Laptop Batteries - How To Choose

by Dave Klein

One of the most important components of a laptop is its
battery. Proper care must be spent in choosing the suitable
battery for your laptop, else there may arise a situation where
your laptop decides to say goodbye in mid-program!

When you spend all your hard-earned money on a piece of
technology, you deserve your money’s worth and it is up to you
to make sure of that. Since batteries are bought along with the
laptop, it is wise to pay attention to the brand and cost of the
battery when buying it. No doubt the new laptop appears far more
interesting than the humble battery, but if trapped in a
situation where you need to replace batteries, being familiar
with the different brands will help you make an informed
choice.

When buying batteries you should note the run-time and cost of
the battery as compared to other brands. Another important
point to observe is the manner with which the battery is to be
attached, and the amount of time necessary to recharge it. You
don’t want to be stranded in a strange hotel room when on a
business trip, with batteries you can’t make sense of!

To ensure your batteries are long lasting and durable, avoid
storing them in places of extreme temperatures. Too much heat
and moisture can damage the battery. You can conserve battery
time by removing extra cards such as the modem card when it is
not needed. Such cards draw on power even when not used. In
addition, a rapid charger/conditioner can help better a laptop
battery’s performance.

Some batteries can be classed into ‘smart’ and ‘dumb’
batteries. Smart batteries have internal microprocessor
circuits, which enable it to perform several tasks such as to
control battery energy, indicate the charge levels, and even
track battery usage. Dumb batteries, on the other hand, may
have the same energy as the smart batteries, but lack the
extra, smart battery features.

The current most popular laptop battery is the Lithium Ion
(LiOn) battery, with its enhanced memory effect. Being the
latest product in the battery market, this kind is naturally
slightly more expensive than other brands.

Every laptop brand has its own range of suitable batteries. For
example, Acer, Apple, Dell, IBM, and Compaq, to name a few, have
their individual range of batteries to suit every consumer’s
unique needs, so that satisfaction is guaranteed!

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