Batteries - The Facts of UK

1] There are approx 20,000 tons of primary and secondary batteries landfilled in the UK every year.

2] The energy used to manufacture primary and secondary battery cells [rechargeable and household batteries] is 50 times greater than the electrical energy they produce when been discharged.

3] It is estimated that there are 35 million households in the UK that use these batteries with a spend of approx £105 each per year.

4] The battery market in the UK is worth on average £250 million per year.

5] In the year 1999 to 2000 the UK purchased 654 million batteries for use in portable powered products.

6] The average household uses approx 20-30 batteries per year and is increasing.

7] It is estimated that 22,000 ton of batteries was sold in 2002 containing approx 4,000 ton of re-usable zinc.

8] It is estimated that 77% of the population own at least one mobile phone which represents about 45 million people which are replaced every 18 months for a new upgraded version.

9] In the UK there are approx 45 million mobile phones in use which would stretch
2,250 kilometeres which is more than 10 times around the M25 ! by 2004.

10] Within 3 years [2004] there will be enough mobile phones been discarded in the UK to cover the length of the Great Wall of China!!

11] It is a well known fact that 50 to 70% of discarded nickel based batteries can be re-used if “regular” deep discharge is done from new.

12] The single largest source of mercury is found in household batteries especially in alkaline and button cells.

13] The majority of primary and secondary cells contain metals that are potentially toxic to the environment such as nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride and mercury.

14] Under new Legislation from the EU Parliament [WEEE Directive 2003] manufacturers of alkaline batteries have already made the commitment to eventually remove mercury from batteries. However, mercury is an integral part of button batteries and cannot be eliminated completely. The parts per million have been reduced to 0.001, a more acceptable level.

15] Nickel cadmium is the worst toxic waste of the three chemistries. One mobile phone or power tool battery is enough to pollute 600,000 litres of water which would be enough to fill one third of an Olympic swimming pool.

16] Platinum, gold, silver and copper are precious metals used in mobile phones which are all recovered during the recycling process and re-used as an available resource.

17] Careless disposal of the nickel cadmium batteries is very hazardous to the environment. When cadmium is disposed of in landfill, the toxic waste will eventually dissolve itself and the substances finding its way into the water supply, thus causing serious health problems. Already, our oceans are beginning to show traces of cadmium including aspirin, penicillin and antidepressants but the source of the contamination is unknown to date. [Batteries in a Portable World 2001]

18] Although Nickel metal Hydride batteries are considered environmentally friendly the main derivative is nickel, which is been considered as semi-toxic. Ni-MH also contains an electrolyte that in large amounts is hazardous to the environment.

19] It is well known within the industry that it takes six to ten times the amount of energy to reclaim metals from recycled batteries than it would through other means.

20] In the year 2000, the total battery energy consumed globally by laptops and mobile phones alone was estimated to be 2,500Mega Watts. This equals 25,000 cars powered by a 100kw engine [134hp] driving at motorway speed.

21] The new Landfill Directive [July 2003] prohibits primary and secondary cells from going to landfill because they are potentially hazardous to the environment.


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When it comes to browser performance, in general, when people would think of speed and memory footprint and a variety of benchmark tests, while the browser, the impact on battery life but are rarely mentioned, with the notebook gradually catch up with desktop computers, software, the role of the battery usage time has become increasingly important, AnandTech has the major browser on the right time in battery-life performance of the test.

Test selected three hardware platforms, respectively, for the introduction of AMD's notebook processor (running 64-bit Windows Vista Home Premium Edition), using Intel processors laptop (running 64-bit Windows Vista Home Premium Edition) and the Internet in this Asus Eee PC ( 1005HA), the browser selected IE8, Firefox + AdBlock, Chrome 2, Firefox 3.5.2, Opera 9.64, Opera 10 Beta 3 and Safari 4.

AMD platform, browser, battery life time:

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　　Intel platform, browser, battery life time:

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Internet browser, battery life this time:

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From the above test results show that, in AMD and Intel platforms using IE8 implementation of the browsing operation is the longest battery life in the Internet platform, Chrome the best performer this, IE8 times. Overall, IE8 in a notebook battery life and best performance, Safari worst, perhaps because of these three platforms using Windows system causes.


Reproduced in: Drive Home September 18, 2009 Author: Ringing in the Editor: lidongsheng

SSB-Q20LS2 Battery for SAMSUNG NV5000 Laptop (Replacement)

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10 Laptop Travel Tips

Many of us travel with a notebook PC, but may not be making the most of it. If you're hauling a laptop around with you, it's important to squeeze every possible minute of productivity and enjoyment out of it. Here are 10 ways to do just that:

1. If you're flying and don't have enough room to place your wide-screen notebook on the coach-class tray table, consider investing in Keynamics' Aviator Laptop stand, which positions your notebook at an angle to make the most of the available space. Visit www.keynamics.com to check it out.

2. Don't be tempted to place your notebook PC in a plane's overhead storage area; it can easily get knocked around or even stolen by your fellow travelers. Instead, store it under the seat in front of you, where it's always in sight.

3. Some long-haul flights provide power ports that supply 15V direct current to power your notebook and other devices. Your best bet for finding such power ports is on cross-country and international flights on American, Delta, United, and US Airways.

To use a power port, you'll need a compatible DC auto/air power adapter. Keep in mind that power adapters are device- and model-specific, although you can always go with the iGo Juice power cord, an all-in-one power adapter that connects your device to any AC or DC power source.

4. If you're a mobile professional who likes to check in with the office during driving breaks, consider investing in a mobile notebook desk that provides a good resting surface for your laptop. Some of these mounts attach to the passenger seat, some mount permanently to the floor of the car, and others just sit on your lap. Do not use the computer while driving, of course.

5. If you travel by car, use a cellular data card for roving Internet access. You'll find lots of Wi-Fi hotspots when you stop your car at rest stops and hotel parking lots, but not on the highway. To connect from anywhere you get cellular phone service, invest in a broadband cellular data card for your notebook, and the accompanying data service.

6. If you can get Internet service, use your notebook to help you navigate—and find gas stations, restaurants, and hotels on the road. I like to use Google Maps (maps.google.com) for these tasks, although any general-purpose mapping site will do the trick. These sites make it easy to find your favorite places to stay and dine.

7. If you're traveling with kids, let them use your notebook PC for in-car entertainment. It can function as a mobile game player and a portable DVD player. For long trips, you might want to consider a seat-back notebook mount.

8. For the safety of your notebook PC, mark it with some form of identification before you take your trip. Try taping a business card to the bottom of your laptop; if it gets lost or stolen and found, you can identify it as yours.

9. Take an extra battery. It doesn't hurt to travel with a second fully-charged battery. When your main battery runs out, replace it with the auxiliary battery and you will not have to worry about locating an electrical outlet.

10. Want to keep your nosy seatmate or the guy at the next table from seeing what you're typing? Use a privacy screen filter. It fits on your notebook screen and uses microlouver technology to reduce off-angle viewing. You can see what's on-screen, but people on your left and right can't.
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