Everyone who has used a battery-powered electronic device at one time or another has probably wished for more battery life. Whether it is your cell phone, laptop, or even a battery-powered car, the benefits of longer battery life are obvious. IBM has recently announced an innovation that could dramatically increase battery life in the next [...]

With all of the upgrades in technology for laptops and other devices over the past decade or so, little has changed when it comes to the batteries that power them. Batteries have slightly decreased in size and increased in capacity, but there have been very few revolutionary improvements. Apple may be looking to change all [...]

Nearly everyone is becoming more aware of the benefits of living life a little greener. Recycling and conserving power as well as switching to renewable resources is a great way to help keep our environment clean and protected. One of the most obvious renewable resources is solar power, and with so many solar power products [...]

The battery is an essential part of any laptop. It provides the power necessary to use the laptop on the go, making portability possible. It is also essential that the battery be lightweight and have long battery life. The Toshiba PA3534U-1BRS meets both of these qualifications, making it an excellent laptop battery for almost any [...]

The HP Mini 210 is a very popular netbook due to its portability and solid battery life. Its small and compact design makes it a great netbook for travelers and those who need a lightweight machine that doesn’t take up too much space. Even with its long battery life, however, many users may wish to [...]

Recently, Apple debuted their new Macbook Air that is capable of up to 7 plus hours of battery life in one of the thinnest and lightest laptops every designed. How did they accomplish such a feat? Read on to find out.

When purchasing laptop batteries, of course the most important factor is capacity. It determines how long and how well your laptop can perform away from an outlet or external power source, and it keeps your machine running in the event of power outages or brownouts as it helps to regulate the current in your machine. [...]

The ThinkPad Battery 40Y6797 battery from IBM-Lenovo is an extended capacity 9-cell rechargeable lithium ion battery with over-discharge protection that is also compatible with the ThinkPad External Battery Charger, available from IBM. Direct from IBM-Lenovo, this component comes with a one year limited customer carry-in exchange warranty which is pretty much the standard for accessory.

Netbooks are increasingly popular for two main reasons: their incredible portability, and stunning battery life. As technologies progress and more netbooks come into the market, some of these machines have begun to push the envelope further and further, pushing the limits of battery life far beyond what we ever thought possible. Here are a few [...]

Apple’s line of MacBooks came on the scene in 2008 with a new unibody design that shocked writers across the tech blogosphere. These laptops were built in a single-piece case, meaning that everything including the battery was sealed inside. However, rather than being seen as a blunder and ruining the line, the trend actually caught [...]