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  1. Kevin Lancaster

    The risk when buying a non-approved smartphone battery

    The risk when buying a non-approved smartphone battery A Cape Town man thinks his house could have burnt down after his 10-year-old Samsung cellphone burst into flames while charging in his study.
  3. Rinkhals

    Mercer Netbook battery wanted

    I've been asked to source a replacement battery for a Mercer Xpression M1110 netbook. Is this a rebranded item? I can't seem to find anything on the net. Who could supply such an item?
  4. M

    Using an inverter and battery charger on the same battery at the same time

    Hi All So heres my issue. I bought a goldstone inverter (http://www.bidorbuy.co.za/item/183003222/DC_to_AC_Inverter_660W_Free_Shipping.html) and didn't do my research very well. I thought it would charge the battery and then swap over to the battery when load shedding kicks in. Evidently it...
  5. T

    Tesla PowerWall Specs Question

    Hi, I recently went through the specs of the Tesla PowerWall unit and then calculated how much amps it would be able to deliver based on the kWh and voltage parameters. So for the 10 kWh unit @ 450V one could possibly get 22.22 amps out. But I then I read that the unit can only...
  6. G

    Laptop and cell phone battery charging best practice

    Hi all Today I was told to unlearn and forget what I was taught some time ago on best practice on how to charge and use my laptop and cellphone battery. My believe was that you should never interrupt charging half way. That it is better where possible to work with the charge plugged in all the...
  7. B

    New Zest T1 batteries - Cape Town

    Anyone in Cape Town want to share the R99 delivery fee if I buy more than one new battery for my Zest T1? Battery is R171, delivery R99. I don't want to spend so much on delivery and am willing to buy two or more batteries if there are definite takers. I work in Maitland close to M5 off Berkley...
  8. B

    Loadshedding... Battery Powered Technicolor TG589vn V3 Router

    Hi All! With Eskoms loadsheding I was wondering if it is possible to power the Technicolor TG589vn V3 Router via a 9V battery.:wtf: Must admit I don't know much about power hack jobs but Im sure I can get the parts needed at communica ect. The technical specifications read that the...
  9. J

    Inverter/battery combo advice

    Hi all - sorry if this has been asked 1000x, but the more I read, the more confused I get... I'm keen to get the following: http://www.takealot.com/mecer-2400va-1440w-inverter-battery-charger-ups/PLID34200263 (1440W inverter/charger) http://www.bushpower.co.za/products.asp?pid=657 (100ah...
  10. S

    Most cost effective / Min requirements to keep 1 POS PC and modem alive

    Hi, I know there are many threads with varying info - am trying to establish the minimum and best solution to keep 1 PC (running a POS) and 1 ADSL modem/route going over loadshedding. I have a coffeeshop / cafe and am struggling to keep track of the table bills and people are exiting like the...
  11. medicnick83

    Acer Travelmate Battery

    Item name: Acer Travelmate GENUINE battery (not sure which model) but I'm sure you could figure it out by looking at the attached picture. Age and condition: It was 5 months old at the time it was given to me, but it's been sitting in a cupboard for about another 3 months. Do you include...
  12. medicnick83

    [W] 2x Dell Vostro 1520 Batteries & Chargers

    Item wanted: I'm looking for a 2x Dell Vostro 1520 batteries and chargers. Is packaging essential?: No, so long it's in good looked after condition. Desired age and condition: Same applies here Location: I'm based in Cape Town Willing to accept a shipped item: Yes, so long it's from a...
  13. mercurial

    Beach Sand Used To Make A Battery That Lasts Three Times Longer

    Beach Sand Used To Make A Battery That Lasts Three Times Longer http://www.popsci.com/article/science/beach-sand-used-make-battery-lasts-three-times-longer?con=beach-sand-used-to-make-a-battery-that-lasts-three-times-longer&dom=PSC&lnk=2&loc=recent
  14. K

    Galaxy S5 Charging issues

    Hi Guys Just wanted to know if anybody has experienced anything similar or has any solutions: My wife and I both have Galaxy S5's. Hers is a 16Gb LTE (Vodacom) and mine is a 32Gb Non-LTE (Nashua). Her phone shipped with a USB3 charger, mine with a normal micro usb. Her charger does work on...
  15. T

    Best Note-Taking Tablet/Slate for Varsity (Medical Student)

    Hey guys, I'm in the market for a really good tablet/slate for note-taking/annotations during lectures (I'm a medical student). I've been looking around and am having a tough time choosing between the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition (just released) and a high-range Windows tablet/slate. Can...
    • The Adonis
    • Thread
    • android annotating annotation battery galaxy note 10.1 2014 edition note-taking slate tablet windows
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: PC Hardware and Gadgets
  16. bromster

    HP laptop no power

    Hi All, Have an old HP 530 laptop which isn't getting power. It works fine on the battery, but now it's flat. Power cable is fine, but does not charge either the laptop or the battery when plugged into the laptop. Is this generally repairable, or is this power connector part of the...
  17. antowan

    Acer Travelmate P453MG only works after battery re-insert

    Weird problem: Acer Travelmate p453mg only works after battery re-insert. You need to take out the battery and re-insert it in order for the laptop to start. If you don't it remains completely dead. Brand new laptop. Will take it in for Warranty repair or swap out tomorrow, but maybe...
  18. B

    BB Curve 9320 vs 9360 which one is best option?

    Hi all My mom can upgrade at vodacom and she really wants a BB. I'm not at all a BB man and don't think a lot of them but really need help from owners with experience with these devices. The curve 9320 is a newer phone which came out mid 2012, it got launched with OS7.1 and it has a big 1450 mAh...
  19. M

    HTC Desire (Old standard one) battery

    Good morning MyBB :) I am looking for an HTC desire (the first one) replacement battery as mine doesn't last more than 3 hours anymore. The code is BB99100 I would like to buy one in the shops as this will enable me to get it directly, shipping from ebay etc will take more than a month. So my...
  20. T

    Original Apple 2012 Macbook Pro 13" battery replacement

    Hey guys, I am looking for an original replacement battery for my 2012 MBP 13" (MD101), but not the cheap generic Chinese stuff. Anyone perhaps know if i would be able to get it locally or should i have to import, an if so from where/who. I think the battery's model number is A1322 Thanx
  21. G

    Blackberry Battery?? At a reasonable price??

    Hey guys Been having some phone issues recently where my phone kept switching off. It's a cheappie...Blackberry 8520. Anyway, so I've tested it with another (the wife's) battery, and the problem went away....EUREKA!!! I need to replace the battery....lol... Anyway, I've been looking...
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