Durable Laptop Batteries
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Tesla Roadster parked outside the aquarium.
The Tesla Roadster uses 6,831 small “commodity” lithium-ion cells—the same kind used in mobile phones and laptops—to provide 0-to-60-mph acceleration under 4 seconds and a real-world range of 150 to 240 miles, depending on how often the driver uses that acceleration. The Roadster’s electric motor is redlined at 13,000 to 15,000 rpm, for a quoted top speed of 125 mph. The mid-mounted 53-kilowatt-hour battery pack sits behind the cockpit, with a 185-kilowatt (248-horsepower) electric motor driving the rear wheels. The Tesla Roadster is assembled by Lotus in England, and shares some chassis architecture with that maker’s light, swift Elise sports car.
What’s In My Bag – Hospital Edition (Gadgets)
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Our second baby is due imminently so I am packing my bags for the hospital. I am bringing a gadget bag and a clothes bag.
Seems Like Old Times
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The iPad’s virtual keyboard is actually quite typeable. It takes a few minutes to get used to the lack of tactile feedback. After that, though, you can cruise along quite well with it.
I also like the fact that it echoes the "slab" computers that predated laptops.
The TRS-80 Model 100 was the king of this class. Much like the iPad, it was compact, lightweight, and ran a long, long time on battery power.
One note: the guy selling this Model 100 was clearly on crack if he thought he was going to get 0 for a yellowed and nicked-up example like this one. The Model 100 sank to "How about ten bucks?" status at the Flea a long time ago.
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The batteries in my phone and laptop may last 3 to 5 years if I’m careful. During that time though, they also lose their staying power. If this is the same with the car, does it gradually have less and less range and do the batteries have to be replaced every 3 or 4 years? If so, how much does that cost?
The battery pack has an automated conditioning function which operates with each charge cycle so that the batteries get an 8 year warranty and users experience about 10% range loss over an 8-10 year period. This is expected to grow to about a 15-20% range loss over 12-15 years. As the Roadster starts with a range of 250 miles, that’s not bad.
Well, someone’s prepared!! Congrats
ETA: I meant congrats on the baby, not on being prepared lol
Thanks! We are all very excited.
I’m sorry for your back xD
so much weight!!!!
so the slider… how does it fit for the iphone? can you listen to it while it is in the case, as in room for the headphone plug?
The iPhone is a perfect fit for the Slider. However, the Slider does not have a hole for the headphone jack. It is nice to have the phone closer to my head though so I can hear it ring when I am outside.
Out with the old… in with the new!
I wonder what we’ll compare to the iPad in a few years time!?