> 500 cycles? I don't know how this compares to current batteries. ** It's almost the same, only the capacity has changed.
> Like 500 complete charge/discharge cycles? ** Yes, by the way Li-Ion cells don't have memory effect. >I usually do that twice a > week or so. That would be two and a half year minimum life? ** Right. > I think I might be sold. > There are some pretty knowledgeable people on this list. Anyone > willing to do the remanufacturing? ** My target price is $129, but if someone can beat that price I will buy from the person too. >I'll probably end up doing my own > (lack of cash and surplus of curiosity) but I bet theres plenty of > people that wouldn't. > In fact, I'd probably take two. ** Don't laugh when your 'book catches on fire :p > Apple ever make a battery carry case for the 2400? I've seen them > for Duos and 1xx batteries... > Peace > Aqua > > > > Do you have an estimate on battery life? > > > >Since the original battery can last for 3 hours, I expect the new one can > >last for nearly 4 hours. > > > >>Charge length and lifetime. > > > >About 2 hours 40 minutes when idle, 500 cycles > > > >> I've got a one-and-something hour battery here. What I really need > >> is a bit under two for my 1hr, 40min classes. I'm barely squeezing > >> that by putting it to sleep during the boring parts (I would prefer > >> to play Snood). I don't really want to cut apart a battery that > >> (albeit barely) fits my needs unless it will substantially increase > >> battery life (target is 4-5hrs, with a moderate amount of > >> conservation - dim screen, disable networking, but not booting from a > >> RAM disk). > > > >4 to 5 hours is possible with all options you mentioned, if you turn screen > >off and turn CPU circling on the battery can last longer too. > > > >>I also don't want to rip apart my battery now to find out > >> next year that it dies or catches on fire and I have to go spend $249 > >> for another battery that barely fits my needs. > > > >That's why a new protection/controller board is a must, even it will cost a > >lot. There'll be no 5300 stories here, I don't want my computer catch on > >fire either. ---------- Duo/2400 List, The friendliest place on the Net! A listserv for users and fans of Mac subportables. FAQ at <http://www.themacintoshguy.com/lists/DuoListFAQ.shtml> Be sure to visit Mac2400! <http://www.sineware.com/mac2400> To unsubscribe, E-mail to: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To switch to the DIGEST mode, E-mail to <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Need help from a real person? Try. <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> ---------- Dr. Bott | 10/100 Ethernet for your 2400 is finally here! MPC-100 | <http://www.drbott.com/prod/mpc100.html> RoadTools $30 PodiumPad available at Apple retail stores, $20 Traveler CoolPad at Staples. Both in white for iBooks at <http://roadtools.com> Midwest Mac Parts ][ <http://www.midwestmac.com> After-market parts for Macs. ][ 888-356-1104 ][ MacResQ Specials: LaCie SCSI CDR From $99! PowerBook 3400/200 Only $879! Norton AntiVirus 6 Only $19! We Stock PARTS! <http://www.macresq.com>
