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Originally Posted by Shaggy
If that's true, then it would be a change from the iLiad and DR1000, both of which use commodity lithium-ion batteries. You probably can't find them on the shelf at WalMart, but there are websites where you can go and order them.
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It's possible that the dr800 battery has a custom shell around the battery cells to at least provide a simple contact-only power connector, much like the batteries found on cell phones and laptops.
The iliad and dr1000 are internal batteries and connect with a wired connector, like those found in cordless phones or the 9V connector in an alarm clock. The wired connection is the cheapest way to go but I don't think IREX will design their battery that way. Imagine opening the back cover of the DR800 and have the battery pop out and hang from its wired connector. It is also possible the cover itself is part of the battery casing.
And regardless, a company will usually suggest their own supply of batteries, which they have tested with and will support. I seriously doubt that if I call Sony or Canon regarding a camera battery, they would suggest I check ebay or google a chinese website, even when those alternatives obviously do exist.