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HP 50g : More on best rechargeable batteries
Message #1 Posted by Miguel Toro on 9 Dec 2013, 12:38 p.m.

Hello,

Just an update on this topic. Thanks to the advice from members of the forum, I finally bought some AAA Panasonic Eneloop Pro batteries (900 mAh). What a difference they make: With the set of Philips 1000 mAh, I had to recharge every week with light every day use but with the Eneloops and a more heavy use of the calculator, I am already on my second week without any need to recharge (not even the low battery warning showing). It is a pity that I could not find them anywhere locally, so eBay it was.

Thanks and regards,

Miguel

      
Re: HP 50g : More on best rechargeable batteries
Message #2 Posted by David Hayden on 12 Dec 2013, 5:31 p.m.,
in response to message #1 by Miguel Toro

That still seems like your running the batteries down quickly. Are you using it heavily?

You probably know this already, but if you plug in a USB cable it will draw power from the USB port. So if you're doing your calculations at a desk and the cable doesn't get in the way, this could save on batteries.

Dave


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