On Sat, Feb 5, 2011 at 8:35 PM, Jim Scott <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > As long as the overall length and diameter is the same, it really doesn't > matter. A 1/2-AA battery from one manufacturer is going to perform > essentially the same as any other. Maxell is one brand with the "high tip," > as you put it. It performs just as well as other brands which have a longer > barrel and a shorter tip, such as Tadiran and SAFT. They are all 1/2-AA, > which is what you need, never mind the physical appearances. Ok, thanks. I will just get a new battery and try again. Radio Shack is really the only place I can buy them locally unless the local mac dealer has them - though with my recent luck they may be closed Monday as well. The one I pulled out is a SAFT. One of my spares is a SAFT as well, but with a shorter tip. Diane -- You received this message because you are a member of G-Group, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list
