On Wed, Feb 10, 2010 at 4:59 PM, John Carmonne <[email protected]> wrote:

>
>
> This brings me to this question, just what is the difference in a
>  Lithium-Ion Cell? are they not all the same as the 1.5v alkaline? I'm 100%
> sure all the computer batteries are made in Asia
> mostly in China.
>

Different chemistry.  Li-Ion can be recharged over and over without any
"memory" problems that you could get from the older NiCad batteries.
Alkaline batteries can be recharged, but not well, and not often--most
aren't designed for recharging, but are usually more of a throw-away item.
Li-Ions also have a longer life expectancy than nicads, and lose the ability
to hold a charge, slower than the others.

I'm nursing along an original Apple battery in my PB, and have been leaning
towards the OWC battery for a replacement--from whiat I gather, Bruce isn't
the only one who's had to return a battery for not working, but OWC seems to
be aware of the problem and appears quick to get the buyer a replacement.

Howard

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