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Old 01-05-2010, 03:50 PM   #1
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LXer: Laptop powered by AA Batteries


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Available for only 200 dollars and can run off of AA Batteries. Norhtec’s Gecko EduBook can run off of 8 NiMH rechargeable batteries.

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Old 01-06-2010, 11:30 AM   #2
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4 hours ... hmm, I'd rather just plug it in.
 
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Might keep one occupied when the power goes out though
 
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But, you know when they say 4 hours they mean 3 or 2 in real life usage, especially with AA rechargeable batteries, and probably like 10 min with regular AA batteries. Useful in extreme emergencies tho, when you have no power no rechargeable batteries and only a lot of regular AA batteries to waste (these also get very hot when used like this, they may explode or leak as has happened to me when using them in high drain devices ).
 
  


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