Re: Battery suggestions

On Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:36:26 -0500, "MZB" <moo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

Of course your daughter has about twice as much battery life than you do.
She is probably half your age!! <G>

At this juncture, I would highly recommend Pacific. I mean, that's pretty
good to do a complete replacement after 10 months of use, rather than a
pro-rated deal, which would save me very little. Now, I will reserve FINAL
judgement until what I THINK is going to be a replacement battery arrives
(and until I make sure it's working well). They sent it UPS and it left the
UPS station at 5:00 AM for delivery. That station is 30 miles away. I guess
they don't get to my neighborhood until late afternoon (it's 2:35 right
now).

Regarding extending battery life. From what I read, it is a good idea to
remove the battery when running on AC, as the heat is not good for it. But,
OTOH, I have a battery for convenience. I use my laptop everywhere in my
house. I would find it a pain to constantly remove the battery, put it back,
etc. every time (or most times) when I do use AC. So, it's a tradeoff.
Fortunately, I don't have to pinch pennies, so I am willing to pay a bit
more for this convenience. Although this time, by utilizing the warranty, I
haven't paid anything!

Incidentally, I know a lot of folks on this newsgroup really rag about the
Inspiron 2200. But, I have to say it's been a GREAT laptop. Very few
problems. When I compare it to my work laptop, a Latitude, I can see that
the Latitude appears to be sturdier. But for my home use and occassional
travel, this 2200 has held up well.

Well, on another matter, speaking of holding up, I hope I do. I have to
start the prep soon for a colonoscopy tomorrow. I've had these tests before,
but it is always scary!


Mel




Guess the laptop battery is the least of your problem now. Last time
I went to the doctor, he recommended blood tests and a colonoscopy
too. I know the colonoscopy isn't pleasant from what the doctor told
me after I questioned it and then read stuff on the net. I think I
will pass on this and take my chances :( . I think I already know
what will kill me (call it some logic and some premonition) but I
don't know when. I'm in good health so far but I think of my health
as a time bomb ticking. I don't know how long/short the fuse is
before it goes off. Kind of a depressing topic so let me stop.
Good luck Mel and maybe you can email me how painful or describe the
process to me (without getting personal).
.

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