Msg: 4125 *Conference*

03-21-93 02:13:56

From: MICHAEL VOLOW

To : ALL

Subj: NICADS IN T100S

I remember recently reading a caution against using nicads in the model T
because their charge dies suddenly, perhaps leaving files open, especially the
temporary files used by some programs. I've recently started using 2 sets of 4
Gates Millenium AA nicads with the Gates 1.5 hour charger. I usually swap
battery sets after several hours use, but before the charge dies fully. This
arrangement has worked out quite well for me. Come to think of it, I did use
one set to where the low battery light came on and the machine automatically
shut off. I put in the freshly charged set with no problem. Am I asking for
trouble doing things this way. The Gates cell seem to have great life and
rechargeability, much better than the nicads of 3-4 years ago.