Netbook powered by 8 AA batteries

Re:Netbook powered by 8 AA batteries by axod on Monday May 25, 2009 @12:03PM (#625555)

Same reason you buy a digital camera that takes AA's. So as when they run out, and you're away from home, you can pick some new ones up from any shop.

I bought a netbook lately, Asus Aspire One. It cost £179, and a new/spare battery for it costs £80. That's just obscene.

edit: ACER Aspire One.

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Netbook powered by 8 AA batteries by hyujiok on Monday May 25, 2009 @12:53PM (#625605)

And imagine you are using the machine in an industrial app and you need it to work in 5years time. How much will they charge you for batteries then when they are the only source?

That's why we pay so much for Psion handhelds now

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Netbook powered by 8 AA batteries by chanux on Monday May 25, 2009 @12:39PM (#625592)

I think your machine is Acer Aspire one :)

[ Parent | on HN ]

Re:Netbook powered by 8 AA batteries by axod on Monday May 25, 2009 @12:41PM (#625596)

hah that's the one. Always get those mixed up, surprising they didn't choose more distinct names.

[ Parent | on HN ]