Re: External Battery for TP Family?

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From: Don Whiteside (dwhite_at_shadow.net)
Date: Mon Jan 23 1995 - 12:51:20 EST


On Sun, 22 Jan 1995, Skip Kilsdonk wrote:

> These batterys were originally available exclusively in the Mac world for
> PowerBooks and Duo's. There were three suppliers: Technoogin, VST and
> BTI. Now I see BTI is offering several models for PC/Windows machines.
> These are very THIN, lead acid batterys that supposedly will add 3-8 hours
> to the life of the notebook battery. Seems to me that it would be great
> for travel .. and the thinness of the battery makes it ideal for carrying
> in your briefcase.
>
> Anybody have any knowledge of these?

No, but it wouldn't be a big achievement, although the 18v the Pad
requires is a little high. The hardest thing would probably be finding
the plug.

not a bad idea, either. A notebook sized thin battery wouldn't be any
harder to carry around for me than the additional batt I have now.....
Hmmph. Anyone want to make them and sell me one?


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