Article: 14012 of comp.sys.handhelds
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From: [email protected] (Mark Newton-John)
Subject: Re: Batteries for the Psion Series 3
Message-ID: <[email protected]>
Organization: Sacramento Public Access Unix
References: <[email protected]>
Date: Tue, 18 May 93 08:38:59 GMT
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In <[email protected]> [email protected] (Andrew) writes:

>Has anybody found it possible to use rechargeable batteries in their
>Psion Series3? I Have tried using rechargeables but they seem only to last
>for about a day before I get lots of Main battery is low warnings.


The problem with rechargeables is that they are not the 1.5 volts
that regular alkalines give. (typically 1.2 volts)

The Psion sees the low voltage and will give the low battery
warning, and if ignored, will start to use the memory battery.

With the Portfolio, what can happen is that the low battery warning
could be missed, and when the power falls off (rechargebles fall
off rapidly) memory loss will occur.

The best batteries that I have found to use in handhelds are Maxell
(yes, the tape company) Photo AA (LR6) alkalines. They are a more
powerfull alkaline, designed for high drain useage in camera
flashes and motor drives. They are $3.49 per 4-pack. They have
outlasted a set of Energizers (stupid rabbit) and Duracells.


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