Yes, I like the multiple-adapters idea.

I would kinda like a ThinkPad actually but we have a relationship with
Dell...  but maybe I'll go look on the ThinkPad site -- if I can get an
equivalent machine for enough less than a Dell I can probably get it
approved.

Thanks!   :)

> From: "Dave Ings" 
> T Series ThinkPads have the option of a 9 cell battery that will give you
> between 4 and 5 hours per charge (when new). The battery (i.e. the extra
> cells) protrude(s) slightly beyond the rear of the ThinkPad. I would never
> go back to a regular battery if I had a choice.
> Antti's adapter suggestion is a good one. I have three adapters - work, home
> 1, home 2, which save schlepping the extra bulk and weight around.
> --
> Regards,
> Dave Ings,
> Toronto, Canada
> "Antti Kurenniemi" 
wrote in message
> news:4417a9d2$1{at}w3....
>> "Ellen K."  wrote in message
>> news:v47e125i86gbqu9dltkd65nkgankc750lt{at}4ax.com...
>>> Warning:  Ignorance about to be revealed!
>>> 
>>> 1.
>>> A.  Is that 3 hours if I have 2 batteries in it, or 3 hours if I
>>> have 1 battery in it?
>> 
>> 1 battery gives about 3 hours usage time.
>> 

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