Interested in a Netbook or lower power laptop that runs cool (doesn't require external cooling like
this) and has long (6-8 hour) battery life. Would like to run Windows 7 so Chromebook is not a good candidate for me. And of course want to come in around $200. I know there a lot of candidates here but would really appreciate user's real life experience. Thanks.
posted by gilast
on Apr 23, 2013 -
6 answers
So, I've made the fatal mistake of performing several upgrades at once, and I could do with some advice on where to go now... is my problem with charging time and battery life my new SSDs, my new OS, or something else entirely? Generic snowflake details to follow:
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posted by running order squabble fest
on Feb 24, 2013 -
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I have an older MacBook I use when travelling (four or five times a year), and then the odd occasion when I am away from my office desktop. The battery on the MacBook died a few months ago, and I am guessing partially because I haven't been using it frequently enough. I am hesitant to replace the battery, figuring the same thing will happen again, is that right? Is there a downside to not having a working battery on the computer itself? And lastly, is there a problem with leaving the dead battery in the computer?
posted by nanook
on Feb 15, 2013 -
7 answers
Please help me think through this car battery problem. I have a new battery, but no car power. Details inside.
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posted by griseus
on Jan 24, 2013 -
14 answers
How can I continuously run a 3W - or less - LED light with +/- 350 lumens as long as possible (1 year minimum) with a relatively compact battery source?
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posted by xod
on Nov 14, 2012 -
18 answers
Which batteries can I purchase to replace the original from my scooter, a 2007 Honda Metropolitan?
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posted by cupcakeninja
on Nov 6, 2012 -
6 answers
How many AA batteries would it take to run a 3rd-gen iPad for one hour?
posted by Egg Shen
on Sep 5, 2012 -
7 answers
Is there a phone out there with a battery life like they used to have that can still let me check facebook every now and then?
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posted by smoke
on Jul 2, 2012 -
19 answers
Is it worth replacing my UPS battery or buying a newer UPS that better fits my need?
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posted by ccalgreen
on Jun 14, 2012 -
7 answers
Laptop battery filter: My Lenovo SL510 wasn't charging my battery, and I foolishly assumed it was the battery's problem and bought a new one. But the new one wouldn't charge either. Any advice?
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posted by ubiquity
on Jun 14, 2012 -
7 answers
I've got a four-hour layover at Chicago O'Hare tomorrow afternoon, during which I'd like to buy a charger and spare battery for my Fuji X100.
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posted by erikgrande
on May 8, 2012 -
12 answers
I inherited a
1988 John Deere 160LT Lawn Tractor. It has been difficult to start. I was advised that my battery did not have enough cold cranking amps, sp I bought a more powerful twelve-volt battery today and I still cannot start the mower. I can, however, hear a click inside the engine compartment each time I turn the key.
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posted by 4ster
on Mar 23, 2012 -
16 answers
I'm doing a craft project and would like to install two red LEDs that are powered by a battery pack with an on/off switch. I would love your opinion-advice on what to buy and where to buy it.
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posted by komara
on Jan 25, 2012 -
12 answers
Is my ipad2 up to the job? I have to give the same hour-long presentation in three separate sessions in one day. I am planning to use Keynote on my ipad2 attached to a projector but I'm worried about battery life on the iPad. Does anybody have experience using their iPad in this way? I will of course, turn off every battery draining thing I can find. I could also switch to my iPhone 4S if I had to, I guess. Will I be okay for three presentations?
posted by tamitang
on Jan 14, 2012 -
12 answers
Is my laptop's battery life normal for it's age? It's used and I know next to nothing to laptops. More inside.
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posted by CelebrenIthil
on Oct 6, 2011 -
12 answers
I'm trying to resurrect an old Casio CPS-85 88 key keyboard. When it was given to me, the power jack was cracked, so I desoldered it and soldered on a new one. No luck; I can't get power (even with a different power supply). So I'm stuck running off of a lot of D batteries. As using D cells is both wasteful and expensive.is there any way for me to rig an external power supply to the battery terminals in a safe manner?
posted by Cat Pie Hurts
on Jul 22, 2011 -
6 answers
Follow up to previous question....4yo Dell Inspiron laptop suddenly giving me the old "Plugged in but not charging" routine. Froze the battery for a day but no luck. So I bought a nice new one from Amazon that charged right up and worked for a week. No this one is giving me the same message. Any ideas? Or a place to turn to troubleshoot things? Any help would be appreciated.
posted by mikedelic
on Jul 15, 2011 -
8 answers
I have a pre-paid cell phone that I let my family/friends use when they come to visit me in Japan. I don't plan on using it for almost a year. What should I do with the battery?
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posted by sleepytako
on Oct 4, 2010 -
5 answers
How often, and for how long, should I turn over my car's engine in order to preserve the battery?
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posted by Biru
on Sep 6, 2010 -
21 answers
It seems the ac-adapter plug thingy (i.e. the cigarette lighter) doesn't work in my car. I suspect a blown fuse. I have neither the time nor the inclination to take it in to get fixed if I can do it myself. Halp?
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posted by Stewriffic
on Jun 29, 2010 -
15 answers
Do you trust third-party batteries for your cellphone? Specifically I'm thinking about picking up some spare batteries for the HTC Evo, but I've been a non-removable battery phone user for so long that I don't know if I really should stick to the manufacturer's branded batteries or can safely save some money and look elsewhere (like a Seidio, for example).
posted by extraface
on Jun 24, 2010 -
8 answers
Yesterday my car started fine, but today the engine wouldn't crank even once. What caused my car battery to fail so suddenly and without warning?
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posted by cosmic.osmo
on May 26, 2010 -
18 answers
Does leaving my phone's car charger plugged in to the car at all times significantly drain my car's battery?
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posted by Vorteks
on May 20, 2010 -
22 answers
Why isn't my son's science fair project working? His classic potato battery isn't producing any electricity.
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posted by LarryC
on May 18, 2010 -
24 answers
The replacement laptop battery I just received is listed as 14.8v while the one I use is listed as 11.1v. Both are 5200mah. Can I use this new battery without harming my laptop?
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posted by Runcible Spoon
on Apr 10, 2010 -
6 answers
I punctured the sealed bag encasing my Ipod replacement battery and I can smell a sweet gas. Nice right?
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posted by Groovytimes
on Mar 9, 2010 -
7 answers
(Probably) really basic car question: my car is taking longer to start than it used to. Battery problem or something else?
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posted by bunny hugger
on Jan 5, 2010 -
22 answers
Dead car battery, cable isn't long enough to reach - but I have another cable. Can I combine the two?
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posted by ORthey
on Dec 30, 2009 -
24 answers
Help us diagnose our Ford F150: what could be draining down the (new) battery overnight? We're suddenly seeing apparent battery drainage in our pickup truck, a 1994 Ford F150. Though the truck starts up fine, the dashboard battery gauge reads low immediately upon ignition, the windshield wipers are sluggish, and the dashboard lights are dim. We thought the old battery was likely dying, so we had it replaced with a new battery... but that hasn't solved the problem.
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posted by Elsa
on Dec 19, 2009 -
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The corner of the plastic cover of the battery on my Macbook has broken off.
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posted by proj
on Sep 21, 2009 -
3 answers
I just changed my car's old dead battery with a new, just purchased one following the directions
here. Even though I clamped the connectors down hard enough that I can't move either of them, the car seems to be completely dead --- it doesn't appear to be getting any power whatsoever. Any ideas what could be wrong?
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posted by jacobm
on Aug 19, 2009 -
23 answers
How can I recharge my nearly-completely-drained car battery so that it will work long enough to drive it to get crushed? I'm hoping to avoid buying a brand new battery just to have it crushed.
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posted by brenton
on Jun 8, 2009 -
30 answers
I have sulfuric acid, de-ionized water, and basic lab equipment. Can I revive my crappy car battery?
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posted by scose
on Feb 23, 2009 -
18 answers
After many years, my Canon PowerShot S20 needs a new Ni-MH battery. Canon sells a
replacement battery for $49. Amazon sells a third party replacement made by
Hi Capacity for about half the price. There are no user reviews for the cheaper batteries. Is the $49 Canon battery a waste of money?
posted by R. Mutt
on Nov 24, 2008 -
8 answers
