New Battery Technology for Portables

July 1997 / What's New / New Battery Technology for Portables

"Starved electrolyte" lead acid is a new technology for longer battery life. 1-800-Batteries' 7-Hour Power Pack ($149) means to do its name proud by offering up to seven hours of life for laptops and up to seven days for cellular phones. The battery weighs just under 3 pounds. It comes with its own self-charging unit and car lighter jack for mobile recharging.
Contact:  1-800-Batteries, San Jose, CA

Phone:    800-228-8374 or 408-879-1930

Internet: 
http://www.powerexpress.com


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