Re: Batteries

2015-03-14 Thread Severin Crisp
Thanks, Ronni. My original pack from Apple come some years and this is an upgrade wit 6 batteries of improved quality. Severin On 14 Mar 2015, at 3:57 pm, Ronda Brown ro...@mac.com wrote: Hi Severin, https://www.apple.com/au/battery-charger/ https://www.apple.com/au/battery-charger

Re: Batteries

2015-03-14 Thread Stephen Chape
Hi Ronni, I was surprised when this happen to me just a few days ago. I got the eventual “low battery” warning for my Apple batteries in my mouse. So I swapped them for the pair in my Apple charger. The next day I happened to check something re the mouse in SP. And I noticed that the battery

Batteries

2015-03-14 Thread Severin Crisp
After a long life, the rechargeable Apple batteries that power two mice and a keyboard are ageing with noticeably shortened lives after recharge. Apple store (T4) do not carry them and suggest normal supermarket source. There is a wide variety of rechargeables to be seen. Does any one have

Re: Batteries

2015-03-14 Thread Ronda Brown
Hi Severin, https://www.apple.com/au/battery-charger/ For $45 - Free Shipping Each Apple Battery Charger comes with six high-performance AA NiMH batteries — two for your keyboard, two for your mouse or trackpad, and two for charging. Unlike many other reusable batteries, these batteries have

Re: Batteries

2015-03-14 Thread Barry Sexstone
Severin I use “Eneloop” rechargable batteries which are more expensive than some but have an extremely low self discharge rate and I have some that are over 8 years old and still perform well in a variety of situations. Barry On 14 Mar 2015, at 4:10 pm, Stephen Chape chap...@bigpond.com

Re: Batteries

2015-03-14 Thread Stephen Chape
Thank you Barry. I will take a look at them. On 14 Mar 2015, at 8:58 pm, Barry Sexstone bjsexst...@netspace.net.au wrote: Severin I use “Eneloop” rechargable batteries which are more expensive than some but have an extremely low self discharge rate and I have some that are over 8 years

Apple Replacing Defective iPhone 5 Batteries

2014-08-25 Thread Ronda Brown
Hello WAMUGers who have iPhone 5 and experiencing shorter battery life, /Quote: Apple Replacing Defective iPhone 5 Batteries Apple has “determined that a very small percentage of iPhone 5 devices may suddenly experience shorter battery life or need to be charged more frequently

Re: Apple batteries charger pack

2011-10-26 Thread stephanie dowden
Choice Aust did a review on rechargeable batteries this month. Worth a read... Stephanie -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Settings Unsubscribe - http

Re: Apple batteries charger pack

2011-10-26 Thread Ray Forma
I have had great service out of a set of Sanyo eneloops over the last 4 years. Condensed from Wikipedia: These low self-discharge nickel-metal hydride battery (LSD NiMH) was introduced in November 2005 by Sanyo, who called them eneloop. When compared to regular NiMH batteries, genuine low self

Apple batteries charger pack

2011-10-25 Thread Stephen Chape
Hi folks, A couple of weeks ago I was wandering around the Apple centre in the city. There I spied the above mentioned for $30.00. For my Magic Mouse I usually buy those blue Energiser long lasting AA batteries. They cost about $15.00 per pair. However they seem to only last not much more than

Re: Apple batteries charger pack

2011-10-25 Thread Kevin
Most chargers have a light which indicates charging and fully charged. Kev Hi folks, A couple of weeks ago I was wandering around the Apple centre in the city. There I spied the above mentioned for $30.00. For my Magic Mouse I usually buy those blue Energiser long lasting AA batteries

Re: Apple batteries charger pack

2011-10-25 Thread palais5
. There I spied the above mentioned for $30.00. For my Magic Mouse I usually buy those blue Energiser long lasting AA batteries. They cost about $15.00 per pair. However they seem to only last not much more than about 2 months. So I thought it would be wiser and more economical to buy

Re: Apple batteries charger pack

2011-10-25 Thread cm
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Re: Apple batteries charger pack

2011-10-25 Thread John Thompson
A bit late in replying to this query. I have the apple charger and three sets (pairs) of apple rechargeable batteries. This set up works fine for my Magic Trackpad, Mighty Mouse and one set on standby. Have been using this for around twelve months now and it sure saves having to look

Re: Apple batteries charger pack

2011-10-25 Thread Severin Crisp
the above mentioned for $30.00. For my Magic Mouse I usually buy those blue Energiser long lasting AA batteries. They cost about $15.00 per pair. However they seem to only last not much more than about 2 months. So I thought it would be wiser and more economical to buy the charger with 6

Re: Apple batteries charger pack

2011-10-25 Thread Peter Sealy
I can not find any link to prove it now but I know I did see some time ago from a respected web site that the Apple rechargeable batteries are re-badged Sanyo Eneloops. I would assume the charger may also be a re-badged Sanyo. I bought Eneloops for my Sony digital camera and they last and last

Re: Replacement batteries

2009-07-02 Thread Paul Weaver
I bought a spare unbranded NiMH battery last year for my Nikon camera from HK via eBay. Paid by PayPal. Delivery was less than a week. It's been as good as the original. We've found the HK sellers we've dealt with to be very reliable. Cheers, Paul. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List

Re: Replacement batteries

2009-06-29 Thread Eugene
Hi Barry, I have bought 2 batteries for about $95 each including postage. One for MacBook Pro and other for a black Macbook. They both appear genuine batteries with the correct serial number and logos. They appear to have the same capacities as the original. I have had the MBP battery

Re: Replacement batteries

2009-06-29 Thread Barry Sexstone
Thanks Eugene, this gives me a certain amount of confidence. regards Barry On 29/06/2009, at 2:08 PM, Eugene wrote: Hi Barry, I have bought 2 batteries for about $95 each including postage. One for MacBook Pro and other for a black Macbook. They both appear genuine batteries

Re: Replacement batteries

2009-06-29 Thread Lloyd White
batteries through eBay Hong Kong sellers? Regards Barry -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe - mailto:wamug-unsubscr...@wamug.org.au

Replacement batteries

2009-06-28 Thread Barry Sexstone
Has anyone experience with buying replacement batteries through eBay Hong Kong sellers? Regards Barry -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/archives.shtml Guidelines - http://www.wamug.org.au/mailinglist/guidelines.shtml Unsubscribe

Batteries (was: Re: Mighty Mouse)

2008-04-30 Thread Martin Hill
Yes, I agree with Ruben, I wouldn't let battery life be the reason to stop using the Mighty Mouse. Our Mighty Mouse with the right batteries in it lasts for far longer between charges than our previous wireless mouse which had a built-in rechargeable battery. I use Energizer 2500mAh

Re: Batteries (was: Re: Mighty Mouse)

2008-04-30 Thread Paul K
Iv'e been using Eneloop batteries for a while now. http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=gmailq=eneloop They are excellent, first got them for our camera. They knocked our top-of-the-line energisers for a six! Cheers Paul -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http

Re: Mighty Mouse heavy on batteries

2008-02-07 Thread Peter Hinchliffe
devices made for the Mac work very well, in my opinion anyway. Regards, Philippe C Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: wamug@wamug.org.au Subject: Mighty Mouse heavy on batteries Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 15:15:15 +0900 The two Energizer AA lithium cells which were supplied

Mighty Mouse heavy on batteries

2008-02-06 Thread pweaver
The two Energizer AA lithium cells which were supplied with my Bluetooth Mighty Mouse have given up less than two months after going into service. This compares very unfavorably with my Logitec wireless/USB mouse with a single AA cell being used on an older computer. In that setup a single

New batteries for iPod mini?

2007-08-02 Thread Andrew Schox
Hi all, I have a couple of the old (metal) iPod minis, which are fine, except that the batteries no longer hold their charge. Is there a way of replacing the batteries, or do I throw them away? Cheers, Andrew -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au

Re: New batteries for iPod mini?

2007-08-02 Thread Robert Howells
On 02/08/2007, at 4:15 PM, Andrew Schox wrote: Hi all, I have a couple of the old (metal) iPod minis, which are fine, except that the batteries no longer hold their charge. Is there a way of replacing the batteries, or do I throw them away? Cheers, Andrew Google ipod mini

Hotswapping batteries - MacBook Pro...

2007-04-30 Thread Rob Phillips
I have recently discovered (since I bought a second battery), that I can swap batteries without shutting my MacBook Pro down. As long as I don't take more than a few seconds, the machine starts up in its state prior to the battery swap. There is no need to reboot. This surprised me

Re: Hotswapping batteries - MacBook Pro...

2007-04-30 Thread James Devenish
minutes with the basic amount of RAM. So, you can be without AC and Battery for about 3 minutes while you swap batteries, then wake up normally. Secondly, there is 'safe sleep' ('hibernation'). Mac OS X reserves a space on disk for saving your RAM. If the system foresees a depleted battery, it writes

Re: Hotswapping batteries - MacBook Pro...

2007-04-30 Thread David Moyle
] On Behalf Of Rob Phillips Sent: Monday, 30 April 2007 7:49 PM To: WAMUG Mailing List Subject: Hotswapping batteries - MacBook Pro... I have recently discovered (since I bought a second battery), that I can swap batteries without shutting my MacBook Pro down. As long as I don't take more than a few

Re: Hotswapping batteries - MacBook Pro...

2007-04-30 Thread David Moyle
: Hotswapping batteries - MacBook Pro... Hi Rob, There are at least a couple features at work since the PowerBook days. Firstly, 'sleep' basically only needs power for its power management unit, Bluetooth (optional), USB bus and RAM. This is done by the mains adaptor, the main battery, or a small

FS 12inch ibook batteries

2007-03-30 Thread Lodge family
Hi all Following ibook batteries that fit th 12 inch white G3 or G4 ibooks. 3 @ New in packet Never used M9337G/A 1@ Six months use $70 for the new ones $40 for the one with light use. Rob. -- The WA Macintosh User Group Mailing List -- Archives - http://www.wamug.org.au

Re: MacBook Batteries

2007-03-12 Thread Adam Hewitt
in neldands, and in the meantime I picked up one in stock from nextbyte nedlands. Changeover time one day. Dave On 09/03/2007, at 5:02 AM, WAMUG Mailing List wrote: From: Adam Hewitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MacBook Batteries Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2007 14:13:39 +0900 X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.752.3

Re: MacBook Batteries

2007-03-12 Thread Gordon Campbell
: Adam Hewitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MacBook Batteries Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2007 14:13:39 +0900 X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.752.3) Hi All, In a strange coincidence my MacBook battery started exhibiting the exact same symptoms as a recent poster on this list. I was using it on Monday and I didn't have

Re: MacBook Batteries

2007-03-09 Thread choy
. Changeover time one day. Dave On 09/03/2007, at 5:02 AM, WAMUG Mailing List wrote: From: Adam Hewitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MacBook Batteries Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2007 14:13:39 +0900 X-Mailer: Apple Mail (2.752.3) Hi All, In a strange coincidence my MacBook battery started exhibiting

MacBook Batteries

2007-03-08 Thread Adam Hewitt
switched itself off. When I plugged it back in the power came on, however I noticed that the battery indicator had a cross through it and if I clicked on it it said No batteries available. I did a bunch of searching on Google and found that apparently there is a widespread issue

Disposal of batteries

2006-07-25 Thread Michael Kane Taylor
Could someone advise me as to the correct method of disposing of laptop batteries? I have replaced a clamshell battery and now wish to dispose of the old one. I presume that binning it is hardly a responsible action. Michael -- Ph: 61 (0)8 9498 0952 Mob: 0405 750 696 VoIP. 61 (0)8 63964093

Re: Disposal of batteries

2006-07-25 Thread Peter Meyer
the mobile phone industry is reportedly involved in recycling their stuff, batteries included; lots of retailers are apparently involved. you could check out the links at: http://www.mobilemuster.com.au/?Page=691 people like Batteries Plus (OsPk) have said in the past that they recycle

Re: Inks and batteries

2006-07-25 Thread KEVIN Lock
Thanks to those who replied to my post. For the information of the group the best price for batteries was from Siomar at $7.70. I was fortunate enough to get some good SH batteries from lister Dudley Gager saving around $70 and another lister, Faye is donating some leftover ink. Thanks

Inks and batteries

2006-07-24 Thread kevin Lock
I have prepared some 15 PowerMacs and printers for a school in Zimbabwe. Some of the batteries need replacing and all the ink tanks need topping up. Does anyone know of a cheapo replacement battery source (3.6v Lithium 1/2 AA)? I have a source @ $10. Can I do better? Also

IPod batteries

2006-02-12 Thread Lloyd White
Is it better to keep my iPod battery constantly topped up or to let it run down before recharging? I know there was discussion about this with rechargeable batteries in the past. Lloyd

Re: IPod batteries

2006-02-12 Thread Robert Howells
On 12 Feb 2006, at 3:09 PM, Lloyd White wrote: Is it better to keep my iPod battery constantly topped up or to let it run down before recharging? I know there was discussion about this with rechargeable batteries in the past. Lloyd IF it's a NiCad battery it is preferable to have

Re: IPod batteries

2006-02-12 Thread Lloyd White
Thanks Bob On 12 Feb 2006, at 3:09 PM, Lloyd White wrote: Is it better to keep my iPod battery constantly topped up or to let it run down before recharging? I know there was discussion about this with rechargeable batteries in the past. Lloyd IF it's a NiCad battery

Batteries

2005-02-06 Thread David Noel
-- Just a thought, instead of looking at Apple suppliers, try a battery specialist. Here is one in WA, you should have local equivalents: BATTERIES PLUS Osborne Park 110 Howe St 6017 1300 652 221 Cannington 1397 Albany Hwy 6107 (08) 9358 5388 Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- I did get an unusual

Fwd: GMUG - Batteries

2004-10-08 Thread tom samson
Tom Samson 1. Through a quirk of unNature I have an extra iBook Battery for a 700 iBook 2002 white thqat I really don't need willing to sell (make an offer) or swop 2. I need a Lombard Battery -dead as and where can I get a pram battery fora lombard

- Batteries

2004-10-08 Thread tom samson
Tom Samson 1. Through a quirk of unNature I have an extra iBook Battery for a 700 iBook 2002 white thqat I really don't need willing to sell (make an offer) or swop 2. I need a Lombard Battery -dead as and where can I get a pram battery fora lombard

Repacking Wallstreet batteries?

2004-09-23 Thread Rod
Hi All! Does anyone know who repacks Wallstreet batteries? i went to Battery World here in Midland, and they say they don't repack that model battery. Any ideas? Seeya Rod!

Re: Repacking Wallstreet batteries?

2004-09-23 Thread Adrian Skehan
Try SIOMAR Battery Industries at 2 Macadam Pl Balcatta 92405000 (www.batterybook.com) On 23/09/2004, at 12:52 PM, Rod wrote: Hi All! Does anyone know who repacks Wallstreet batteries? i went to Battery World here in Midland, and they say they don't repack that model battery.

Re: Repacking Wallstreet batteries?

2004-09-23 Thread Shay Telfer
Hi All! Does anyone know who repacks Wallstreet batteries? i went to Battery World here in Midland, and they say they don't repack that model battery. Any ideas? This thread might bear further investigation: http://www.applefritter.com/node/view/4555 Have fun, Shay

Where to get Newton batteries re-celled?

2004-04-22 Thread Rod
Hi All! I remember a month or so back someone mentioned about getting Newton 2000/2100 batteries re-celled? Who was the place in Queensland that did that again? Or is there someone local? Archives yield nothing! Seeya Rod!

Re: iBook Clamshell Batteries

2004-04-20 Thread Rod Lavington
On 20/4/04 8:53 PM, Christian Kotz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Does anyone out there know where I can obtain a new battery to suit a Clamshell 466? Any Apple Service Centre, or you can risk getting it repacked and hope the new battery works. Seeya Rod!

Re: Replacement clock batteries

2003-12-24 Thread Greg Pennefather
Try Battery Spot in Piccadilly Arcade. They have replaced one or 2 Mac batteries for me in the past. Telephone 9481 3490 to check. Cheers and Merry Christmas to all Greg From: Douglas Sheerer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 22 Dec 2003 17:44:26 +0800 To: WAMUG Mailing List wamug@wamug.org.au

Re: Replacement clock batteries

2003-12-23 Thread Geoffrey Stormzand
:44 AM, Douglas Sheerer wrote: Replacement clock batteries Both my old G3 Mini Tower and IMacDV Anthracite regress to old clock dates after being switched off and then back on. I assume they need replacement clock batteries. 1. Where can I get such batteries ? 2. Are they easy to fit

Replacement clock batteries

2003-12-22 Thread Douglas Sheerer
Replacement clock batteries Both my old G3 Mini Tower and IMacDV Anthracite regress to old clock dates after being switched off and then back on. I assume they need replacement clock batteries. 1. Where can I get such batteries ? 2. Are they easy to fit ? (the mini tower can

Powerbook Batteries

2003-12-13 Thread Matt Huitson
Hi all, If you are in the market for a new battery for your Powerbook then Newertech might be worth a look: http://www.newertech.com/newer_bats.html A range of Lithium-Ion batteries for models dating back to the 1998 Wallstreet, all of which are advertised to be of higher capacity than

iBook Batteries

2003-10-01 Thread Malcolm McCallum
Sometime ago somebody told us of a firm in QLD who repaired/reconditioned these batteries. I have been through the archives and cannot find the e-mail that told us the name of the firm.Can some one remember please. TIA Mac

More on Fix for laptop batteries

2003-07-11 Thread Bob Howells
I would like to say THANKS for the feed back I received for yesterday's post. It was appreciated. Here is todays issue fron Macintouch. Note the bottom section talks about ion batteries . PHOTO enthusiast's with elctronic cameras may also want to READ . Cheers Bob

Re: More on Fix for laptop batteries

2003-07-11 Thread John Hatch
Bob. what was Rob Wyatt's super tip JOhn Bob Howells wrote: I would like to say THANKS for the feed back I received for yesterday's post. It was appreciated. Here is todays issue fron Macintouch. Note the bottom section talks about ion batteries . PHOTO enthusiast's with elctronic

Re: More on Fix for laptop batteries

2003-07-11 Thread Bob Howells
It was inyesterday's post. Copy sent to you direct Bob John Hatch wrote: Bob. what was Rob Wyatt's super tip

Mac LAPTOP Batteries,, fix possibility ???

2003-07-10 Thread Bob Howells
COURTESY OF MACINTOUCH, today Bob Two readers shared stories about resuscitating Mac laptop batteries in Mac OS X: [Rob Wyatt] I'd like to share a recent experience with my iBook (white, dual USB, 600mHz). I hadn't used it in a few weeks and when I turned it on, the battery was completely

Re: G3 Powerbook - replacing or rebuilding batteries - results

2003-04-09 Thread Greg Colgan
Hi there Muggers, After making enquiries and helpful feedback from a list member, I concluded that the following was the best deal. I put this here in case of use to members, and comes from Mark Beamish at Siomar Batteries: The Apple powerbook G3 Wall street LAP5896 (our no. LAP20) is 14.4V 4AH

Re: Batteries for LCs

2002-12-16 Thread John Currie
Thankyou to those who replied about batteries Best buy was Battery World South Street Myaree $10 + GST = $11 John

RE: Batteries for vintage Macs for Timor

2002-12-13 Thread Katinka Mills
Siomar Batteries, and if you mention the cause they may give you a discount :o) SIOMAR BATTERY INDUSTRIES 2 MacAdam Pl Balcatta 6021 (08) 9240 5000 Regards, Kat. -Original Message- From: John Currie [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 12 December 2002 9:49 AM To: [EMAIL

Batteries for vintage Macs for Timor

2002-12-12 Thread John Currie
G'Day Anyone point me to a supplier of the stubby round battery used in the LC range Dick Smith used to have these but have discontinued apparently TIA John

Re: Batteries for vintage Macs for Timor

2002-12-12 Thread Phillip McGree
It's the half AA, 3.6volt. I get them from Batteries Plus, in Hutton St, Osbourne Park. Just next to the freeway. Usually around the $12-13 mark. Phil G'Day Anyone point me to a supplier of the stubby round battery used in the LC range Dick Smith used to have these but have discontinued

Further URL about Batteries etc

2002-05-02 Thread Bob Howells
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=16168 http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=18241 Bob H

PowerBook Batteries (The Saga Continues) + Rant

2002-05-01 Thread Antony N. Lord
* Lombard 333 Bronze PowerBook battery dies * A lot of battery places won't do Lithium battery refurbs * Call RandomAccess - they quote a new battery for $250 * Batteries for Everything quote $250 for a refurb and offer 6 month warranty * Figure I'll opt for the real one * Call RandomAccess

Re: PowerBook Batteries (The Saga Continues) + Rant

2002-05-01 Thread Matthew Healey
On 1/5/02 2:05 PM, Antony N. Lord [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: rant I hate RandomAccess. Their service over the last 10 years or so has been nothing short of appalling. Every time I think they have changed they manage to do something like this. Poor service (especially after sales) is their

PowerBook Batteries

2001-12-04 Thread Darren Kam
Hey guys, I have noted that the batteries for the new PowerBook series (the 550Mhz and the 667Mhz models) is now rated at 55.3W instead of the old 50W. Does anyone know if there is any incompatibility issue by swapping these batteries around? Similarly, are there any issues with using

notebook batteries

2001-11-30 Thread Alexander McKenzie
Does anyone know where a boy can find a battery for his old standby Duo 230? I get the feeling they're all mothballed.