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linux_author · 07-27-2011, 08:09 AM

actually, this is a fabulous idea! Li-ion batteries only last for 1,000 recharges or so, so most ereaders become 'disposable' - not very 'green'!

i have an IBM Z50 laptop that i've been using for the past 12 years (it runs NetBSD), and it works just great... i also will never have to worry about finding a replacement battery...

why?

because it came with a AA-battery holder that replaced the original Li-Ion battery (long since consigned to recycling) and that provides more than 5 hours of use! (i employ rechargeable AAs charged up in a carrier on small solar panels - lots of sunshine at the casa)

i wish more ereaders used replaceable/rechargeable AAs or AAAs...

07-27-2011, 08:09 AM	#3
linux_author Connoisseur Posts: 99 Karma: 55044 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Gulf of Mexico Device: Nook Touch, N800	actually, this is a fabulous idea! Li-ion batteries only last for 1,000 recharges or so, so most ereaders become 'disposable' - not very 'green'! i have an IBM Z50 laptop that i've been using for the past 12 years (it runs NetBSD), and it works just great... i also will never have to worry about finding a replacement battery... why? because it came with a AA-battery holder that replaced the original Li-Ion battery (long since consigned to recycling) and that provides more than 5 hours of use! (i employ rechargeable AAs charged up in a carrier on small solar panels - lots of sunshine at the casa) i wish more ereaders used replaceable/rechargeable AAs or AAAs...