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Sharp starts battery recall

David Allen — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 05:00:25 +0000

Overheating laptop batteries is something that user has become accustomed too, but occasionally the issue can become so serious that the manufacturer has to do something about it! In this case, it looks like Sharp are latest in a long line for computer makers to issue a recall on a battery packs. It seems like the issue is affecting Sony made batteries, which are prone to short circuit and therefore can overheat. According to company spokesman, Hiroshi Takenami, “We decided to recall the batteries to ensure safety for our customers,” It seems that there are around twenty eight thousand battery packs due to be recalled, we are assuming that the consumers will be contacted directly as the firm has not issued the model number affected by this problem. Source [ZDNet] a battery recall, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Batteries, sharp, sony

No more exploding batteries

David Allen — Tue, 18 May 2010 11:00:16 +0000

We have not heard many stories of exploding laptop batteries recently, but there are lithium-ion batteries still out there in laptop world and so there is always the possibility of one of them exploding. However, it seems that there could be a solution to the problem as researchers at Cambridge University have been looking into the chemistry involved within the battery using Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. This is somewhat technical, but at least they appear to have found what is wrong, it seems to be a build up of fibres lithium on the carbon anodes. This can cause a short circuit and possibly a fire! It is too late for the batteries in circulation, but the next generation of lithium-ion batteries may not suffer from the problem. Source [The Inquirer] a battery fires, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Batteries, solution found

ASUS UL30A, UL30VT, UL30JT 8-Cell Battery Replacement!

Laptop Pimp — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 18:47:50 +0000

ASUS UL30A, UL30Vt, and UL30Jt replacement battery is now available on eBay for about $90, not a bad deal, which will give you additional 6-10 hours to your already, long-life ASUS laptop. a 8 cell, asus, ASUS Laptops, battery replacement, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Batteries, ul30a, ul30jt, ul30vt

150 Country Power Adapter

David Allen — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:12:04 +0000

Laptops, smartphones and cell phones are all great until the battery runs out and then they are useless, for busy people and in the case of an emergency this could be a lifeline, so making sure that the phone is always charged up is essential. However, the even with the charger travelling abroad means an adaptor, but has which is the right one? This is such a dilemma until this adapter is used; it works with the power points of up t a hundred fifty countries. Features of the adapter plug good for 150 countries: The adapter’s plug configures to fit a variety of international sockets, and its AC outlet and two built-in USB ports allow you to power or charge three devices at once. The USB ports eliminate the need to carry multiple chargers for USB-powered cell phones, digital cameras, iPods, and more. An integral surge protector protects electronics from potential power spikes. 3″ H x 2″ W x 2 1/2″ D. (3 1/3 oz.) Priced at $34.95 Source [Hammacher Schlemmer] a 150 Country Power Adapter, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Batteries, power provider

Battery issues for Windows 7

David Allen — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:00:12 +0000

Following complaints from netbook users that after installing Windows 7 they were experiencing serious battery life issues, Microsoft have announced that they are looking in to the problem. The issues vary from user to user, but basically what happens is the user installs Windows 7, then they get a message saying that their battery is failing or failed and that they should consider replacing it! Surprisingly this is not a new issue as it started almost immediately after the release candidate was made available to users. Source [IT Portal] a Laptop Accessories, Laptop Batteries, microsoft, Windows 7

Lenovo recalling ThinkPad batteries

David Allen — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:00:03 +0000

Owners of the Lenovo ThinkPad should check out their model on the Lenovo website to check if their laptop battery needs replacing. This issue affects the following ThinkPad models: T60, T61, R60, R61, X60 and X61 laptop series. According to Lenovo, a limited number of ThinkPad users have reported the following symptoms: Irreparable damage or battery cannot be charged error message from Power Manager or Message Centre, or Low battery capacity, as indicated by short battery run time or sudden drops in the battery fuel gauge Only the following ThinkPad Models and battery FRU part numbers are affected by this issue: Source [Tech Fresh] a battery, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Batteries, lenovo, Lenovo Laptops, recall, thinkpad, website

The Targus Universal wall power adapter

David Allen — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:00:15 +0000

A universal wall power adapter comes in very handy especially for travellers who do not want to take all of their original equipment away with them. This device will work with most of the latest laptops from HP, Compaq, Dell, Gateway, IBM, Lenovo, Sony, Toshiba, Panasonic, and Fujitsu. Product Features Compatible – Includes 10 interchangeable laptop connectors which support all major brands of laptop computers* up to 17 Smart – Automatically adjusts to meet the specific power requirements of your laptop Compact – Small, lightweight adapter with convenient carrying pouch is ideal for travel Flexible – Includes AC power cord for standard wall outlets; ideal for powering/charging laptops in the home or office Safe – Built-in over/under and short circuit protection to prevent laptop computer damage Technical Details Brand Name: Targus Model: APA63US Priced at $69.99 Source [Amazon] a adapter, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Batteries, Laptop Chargers, Laptop Hardware, power, targus, universal, wall powered

Leather case for Asus Eee PC

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:58:00 +0000

Leather cases are in for the Asus Eee PC these days they offer protection and more because the user can walk around with it in a similar manner to how they would have carried a filofax in the eighties. The case has space for memory cards too, which comes in handy. Technical Details Slim Fit leather envelope style for your ASUS EEE PC. Protects your device from bumps, shock, and scratches. Offers complete protection for your Netbook with non-scratch lining interior Magnet flap closure. Made of high quality leather with excellent handcraft style. Water Resistant. Priced at $19.90 Source [Amazon] a asus, ASUS Laptops, eee, Laptop Accessories, laptop bags, laptop bags, Laptop Batteries, Laptop Briefcase, laptop cases, laptop sleeves, Laptop Storage, leather case, protect

Cta universal laptop travel kit

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:27:00 +0000

Travel kits come in very handy with laptops, no matter what the size or make there is need for some extra help occasionally with accessories and maybe the odd USB port or two. However, this kit comes with much more than you would expect from a kit including an Ethernet cable. Whatever you want to connect to there is a cable ready and waiting for you. Product Features and Technical Details Product Features USB Travel Kit Offers Laptop Owners The Best Solution For Connecting All External Provides four Different Prong Attachments To Connect Any USB Device Has a Retractable USB Cable to Extend The Distance Between The Device And Your L Includes An Ear Bud Headphone/ USB Mouse And Ethernet Cable Headphone/Mouse/Ethernet Cable All Have Retractable Cords Technical Details Brand Name: CTA Digital Model: LT-LTK Priced at $27.62 Source [Amazon] a accessories, cables, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Accessory Kits, Laptop Batteries, travel kit, USB, USB, USB Gadgets

Mini laptop that can run on AA batteries

Laptop Pimp — Tue, 12 May 2009 22:25:00 +0000

How many times have you seen your laptop run flat and wished that you could simply stick in a couple of batteries and be up and running once more? Well now you can with this innovative idea from North Tec, the Gecko EduBook offers users the choice of running through the AC power line or the batteries and just in case you are wondering, North Tec says that the eight AA batteries will last up to four hours. norhtec_back-sm Features and specifications listed by NorhTec for the EduBook include: Processor – Xcore 86 (Vortex86MX SoC) clocked at 1.0GHz Memory – 256MB, 512MB, or 1Gb of DDR2 RAM, soldered on CPU module Display – 8.9-inch LED backlit display with 1024 x 600 resolution Storage – Internal SD card or IDE HDD (hard disk drive) Networking – 10/100 Ethernet port Other I/O: 4 x USB 2.0 (3 external, 1 internal) VGA Audio – line in and line out Expansion – SD slot Battery – Accepts 8 NiMH AA cells, or lithium-ion battery packs, with run times approximately four or six hours, respectively Dimensions/weight – n/s Priced at around $200 Source [Eee PC] a 8.9" Laptops, 8.9" Netbooks, aa, battery, Laptop Accessories, Laptop … Continue reading →

Choice of battery for the HP mini

David Allen — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:00:34 +0000

These days it is common to get a choice of battery, this is because most people that have a mini laptop are going to use while out of the office or away from home, so battery power is essential for staying in touch. However, the difference between a three cell and six cell batteries when it comes to fitting it into a mini laptop is quite a lot as you can see from the image. Therefore, for users it is a matter of what do you what a flush fitting battery that only lasts a couple hours or a battery that sticks out, but lasts a lot longer. Source [Liliputing] a 10" Netbooks, battery power, cell batteries, gallery choice, hp, HP Laptops, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Batteries, mini laptop

Review of the Asus Eee PC Battery

David Allen — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:00:22 +0000

We have all heard of the battery power of the Asus Eee PC 1000HE, as with many manufacturers Asus are claiming that the battery in the back of the machine is super long lasting but they would say that wouldn’t they. So how long does the Asus battery last, so luckily, there have been some testing done on this six cell battery and the results are spectacular on a single charge this battery has been found to offer usage of between six hours and thirty one minutes to nine hours and twenty four minutes. Now that is impressive. Source [Portable Monkey] a 10" Netbooks, asus eee pc, ASUS Netbooks, battery power, cell battery, impressive source, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Batteries, six hours

The extended battery for HP Mini 1000

David Allen — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 15:00:03 +0000

There is something going on with the new battery offering by HP, there has been some sign of it but now the replacement battery for the HP Mini 1000 in now online, but out of stock. This is an extended six cell battery that used to only be only listed as a part, but now it has appeared on the HP website. Features: Stay connected with more people in more places on the go Grab it and go: it is compact and lightweight Rely on HP: this battery has been tested with the Mini Warranty and support: one-year limited; get help toll-free, 24 x 7, or via e-mail in as little time as an hour Compatibility: HP Mini 1000 series, Compaq Mini 700 series Priced at $199.99 Source [Gotta Be Mobile] a 10" Netbooks, cell battery, hp, HP Laptops, hp website, Laptop Batteries, mini 1000, replacement battery

How to Recharge your Laptop Battery Up to 7 Hours!

Laptop Pimp — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:09:00 +0000

Are you always running out of power? Well, there’s a moderately cheap solution for that, it’s called MyPower All Plus, an external battery for your laptop and other USB devices. You can get up to 7 hours of extra laptop charge simply by hooking it up with one of these external batteries. The thing I like most about this external laptop battery is the size, it’s small enough to fit in your laptop bag. At $124.99 from Amazon, get bunch of these and you can get like easy 20-30 extra battery time for couple hundred bucks. Details: Universal lightweight lithium polymer rechargeable battery Doubles the life of a laptop battery Automatically detects voltage of connected laptop Modular design allows the addition of a second battery to double the life of a battery laptop Get the MyPower All Plus for $124.99 at Amazon a amazon, battery time, cheap solution, couple hundred, external batteries, external battery, external laptop battery, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Batteries, Laptop Hardware, Laptop News, lithium, lithium polymer rechargeable battery, USB, usb devices

HP Mini 1000 6 Cell Battery

David Allen — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:00:45 +0000

Finally HP have come up with a 6 Cell Battery for the Mini 1000, but some people are going to be slight fed up with it as it carries a price tag of $153.90, which by anyone’s standards is quite steep when you consider that the starting price of the original laptop is around $350. However, these batteries are expensive no matter where you go or which brand of laptop you are buying. The problem for buyers of these netbooks is that they are sold as being portable and therefore a battery with some power behind it in order for the user to make use of its portability. Source [Portable Monkey] a batteries, cell battery, hp, HP Laptops, laptop, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Batteries, mini 1000, Netbook Reviews, price tag

Foot charger for laptops

David Allen — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:21:02 +0000

This is great device that will help you keep working no matter where you are, put quite simply this is a foot powered battery charger that will allow you to charge up your laptop battery or continue to use your laptop even when the battery is low. The device can also have twelve rechargeable AA batteries installed within it for instant power and for those occasions when you really do not want to look foolish pumping away at this device. While everyone walks by. Features: Size: travel configuration:170 x 184 x 49 mm – operational configuration: 170 x 234 x 92 mm. Pedal of 129 mm width and 170 mm length Power: 60-80 W Electric output: adjustable voltage levels. Supplied with a flexible cable terminated by coaxial plug and appropriate adaptors for most popular laptop brands Option to build-in up to 12 AA rechargeable batteries. A State-Of-Charge internal battery indicator. Price – No prices just yet Source [Az Sustainability] a aa rechargeable batteries, battery charger, instant power, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Batteries, laptop battery, Laptop Chargers, laptops, rechargeable aa batteries, sustainability

Portable power station

David Allen — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:00:11 +0000

Running out of battery is nightmare for laptop users and it always happens at the wrong time, when you are busy doing something. Therefore, it there was a device that could give you power for up to thirty hours that would be good would not it. This is the SPPS200 portable power station, it will give the boost that all laptop users want, the ability to use their computers where and when they want to, without the fear that any second now the laptop is going to switch off. One slight problem the $800 price tag! Source [Techna Bob] a Laptop Accessories, Laptop Batteries, laptop users, portable power station, price tag

Charge in one go

David Allen — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:00:44 +0000

Callpod have just released the Chargepod V2, this will be able to charge up a Laptop, Mac and four other gadgets all at the same time, there are also three handy USB ports, which would handle all of those devices like cameras, iPods and phones. This is great device, especially for all of those devices that need to be charged up very quickly and without using up all of the electrical sockets. This can be very handy especially in hotels where they have only one electrical socket. Source [Dvice] a cameras, chargepod, electrical socket, electrical sockets, gadgets, ipods, laptop, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Batteries, USB, usb ports

Green laptop charger

David Allen — Tue, 30 Dec 2008 14:00:51 +0000

There is a company known as iGo who are about to make a big splash at the forthcoming CES 2009 with a eco friendly charger which is guaranteed to cut back on the power used by the laptops. It is well known that laptop batteries do tend to suck in as much as they can. However, with the iGo Laptop Charger, it uses an auto shut off which prevents this waste of energy. The company say that they can save up to eighty per cent in power use when the machine is left on standby, these do work out at considerable savings. Source [Ars Technica] [Gallery] a ces, igo, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Batteries, Laptop Batteries, Laptop Specs, laptops, savings source, waste of energy

HP EliteBook 6930p sets world record for Laptop Battery Life @ 24 Hours!

Laptop Pimp — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 18:56:05 +0000

HP Elitebook 6930p sets the world record for the longest laptop battery life at 24 hours. This new Elitebook 6930p might be the best laptop for on-the-go beach computing. As measured by an industry-standard benchmark, the new HP EliteBook 6930p configured with an optional ultra-capacity battery delivered up to 24 hours of battery runtime.(1) “All-day computing has been the holy grail of notebook computing,” said Ted Clark, senior vice president and general manager, Notebook Global Business Unit, HP. “With the HP EliteBook 6930p, customers no longer have to worry about their notebook battery running out before their work day is over.” Designed and tested to last, HP batteries benefit from a combination of HP engineering and energy-efficient notebook components such as Intel® solid-state hard drives (SSD) and mercury-free LED displays. For example, the highly efficient HP Illumi-Lite LED display boosts battery run time by up to 4 hours compared to traditional LCD displays, while the Intel SSD provides up to a 7 percent increase in battery life compared to traditional hard drives. With up to 24 hours of battery life, business travelers can easily: Use an HP EliteBook 6930p continuously on the world’s longest scheduled commercial airline flight – linking … Continue reading →

SunTable is a Solar Table for Outdoor Laptopping!

Laptop Pimp — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:04:28 +0000

This innovative solar table called SunTable, is capable of providing up to 4 hours of laptopping time on a full-charge. Besides being solar, this is a great way to surf the web in your backyard without having to worry about charging your laptop. The SunTable is designed for ease of use and weather-resistance. The solar cells charge the battery even when partially covered. A charged battery provides more than 4 hours of laptop use. The teak frame and edging are low-maintenance and moisture-resistant. The stainless steel legs are resistant to weather. All the outer electronics are designed for outdoor use. Stainless leveling feet ensure an even tabletop surface. Zero moving parts. Hose down to clean. via boingboing, suntable a laptop, Laptop Accessories, Laptop Batteries, Laptop News, leveling feet, low maintenance, moving parts, solar cells, stainless steel, steel legs, weather resistance

Universal Notebook Batteries auto-sense your Laptop’s required voltage!

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 28 May 2008 16:05:46 +0000

APC has just launched a Universal Notebook Batteries product line that can auto-sense your laptop’s required voltage and power other gizmos such as iPod and USB peripherals. APC Universal Notebook Batteries provide your notebook computer with extra runtime from a single external battery pack. These batteries are lightweight and slim for maximum portability, perfect for situations when you won’t be near power outlets for extended periods of time, like on a plane, in a meeting or on the road. These Universal Notebook Batteries have selectable output voltages and come with a variety of notebook tips, making them compatible with most notebook computers. (See Compatibility Guide.) In addition to stand-alone use, these batteries are the perfect complement to the APC family of Notebook Cases and Universal Power Adapters. Together, these products give the mobile professional maximum availability to power no matter where you go. [via ubergizmo - gearlog] a apc, compatibility guide, complement, external battery pack, gizmos, ipod, laptop, Laptop Batteries, maximum availability, maximum portability, notebook batteries, notebook cases, notebook computer, notebook computers, notebook tips, output voltages, periods, power outlets, universal notebook, universal power adapters, usb peripherals

How to Hack your Laptop Battery!

Laptop Pimp — Wed, 21 May 2008 03:40:17 +0000

Download latest version of Flash to view video!. Click Here to View in Full Screen Mode Here’s a good hack by Kipkay. It might not work for all laptop batteries but it’s good to know in case you want to hack your battery before buying a new over-priced battery. a hack, kipkay, Laptop Batteries, Laptop Batteries, Laptop Fun, Laptop Hack