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June 12, 2007
'Smart Money' Weighs In With Final Word On Battery Life
Thanks to the several readers who wrote to confirm that a cell phone, PDA, or laptop that's constantly searching for a signal is a device whose battery will drain faster than otherwise.
I just came across an authoritative overview on how to coax a longer battery life out of, among other devices, wireless gadgets. The article is titled "Out of Juice," and it was published in Smart Money magazine's March 2007 issue. Click on the link in the previous sentence and you may read the article and check out the handy sidebar that accompanies it that rates the best and worst laptop, MP3 player, smart phone and PDA, as well as digital cameras and camcorders when it comes to battery life.
In the case of one laptop, an Acer TravelMate 8200, the company claims it has a battery life of 3.5 hours, but even under the least demanding conditions, Smart Money could only operate the computer for two hours and 20 minutes without it shutting down.
Best MP3 player when it comes to battery life? Creative Zen Vision: M, according to the magazine.
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Ni hao, Rudy,
My husband and I are spending the summer in Nanjing, China, and took a trip last weekend to Shanghai. We followed your recommendation and stayed at the Radisson New World Hotel and were thrilled with the accommodations and service. The pool and spa were a haven of tranquility from the 100 degree heat. The Shanghai Museum was filled with fascinating bronzes, sculpture, and ceramics from all eras of China's history. The best part of the entire trip was your restaurant recommendation,"New Heights", aka Xinjishi(I think). The view of the Bund from the deck and restaurant is the best in the city. The food was fabulous, and the roasted duck spring rolls should not be missed. Needless to say, we will be taking your advice for all our future trips. You're the best. Judy Boyer and Jack Dudley
Posted by: Judy Boyer | Jul 25, 2007 5:59:40 AM
