I wish they would sell the SP2000 model of this brand/series on woot. That thing looks pretty cool. I might go for this... still thinking...

queencityrunner wrote:I'm hoping I'm wrong, but the "free tip" that you would need for an Asus 900A netbook costs $12 (unlike the tip for a Nokia phone which is $3.95). I can't tell for sure, because I only have XP2000 registered with XPAL, not an XP 18000 (which I don't own but would like to get as back up for my Netbook and Notebook). Anyone with more experience know for sure?

The 900A power adapter says 12 volts on it (I bought one of the refurb 900a's a few months back). This battery puts out 10.5V from one port and 19V from another. If a 900A tip is available, maybe it steps down the 19V to 12V. It could also be that this battery is just inappropriate for the 900A.

The 900A and 900 are NOT the same. I don't know if they use the same power adapter but I do know that they use different batteries. The 901 battery is different from either of the above.

There are places making 8 cell batteries for EEE PC's, that bulge out the back of the EEE but I think are still less hassle than an external pack. Dealextreme has them for the 701/900 and the 901, 1000, etc., but they're harder to find for the 900a. Here is one for the 900a, where I don't know anything about the vendor:

http://www.mini-laptop-accessories.com/10400mah-al22703-asus-eee-pc-900a-battery-black-p-1662.html

I found it through searching http://www.google.com/search?q=10400+mah+eee+900a

They also have them on ebay.

Note that is 10400 mah at 7.4 volts (almost certainly eight 18650 cells) which is about 75 WH, so it actually has slightly higher capacity than this XPal (18000 mah at 3.7 volts).

I will guess that the xpal battery has two of the big flat 9ah lipo cells like this inside:
http://www.batteryspace.com/polymerli-ioncell37v9000mah809797-1c333wh9arate-ullisted.aspx

or possibly three similar cells of 6AH. In fact I wonder if there's three cells and the "10.5V" output is unregulated, ranging from 10.5 to 12V or so.

4.5 x 7 x 1.6 inches ; 5.6 ounces on Amazon

roohaa3000 wrote:I wish they would sell the SP2000 model of this brand/series on woot. That thing looks pretty cool. I might go for this... still thinking...

They did sell the SP2000 (Harry II) about a year ago. It was the older version with the tiny charging port. The new ones have a mini usb charging port. The one I bought charged my Palm T3 about 3 times on one charge.

roohaa3000 wrote:I wish they would sell the SP2000 model of this brand/series on woot. That thing looks pretty cool. I might go for this... still thinking...

They did sell the SP2000 (Harry II) about a year ago. It was the older version with the tiny charging port. The new ones have a mini usb charging port. The one I bought charged my Palm T3 about 3 times on one charge.

phr wrote:The 900A power adapter says 12 volts on it (I bought one of the refurb 900a's a few months back). This battery puts out 10.5V from one port and 19V from another. If a 900A tip is available, maybe it steps down the 19V to 12V. It could also be that this battery is just inappropriate for the 900A.

The 900A and 900 are NOT the same. I don't know if they use the same power adapter but I do know that they use different batteries. The 901 battery is different from either of the above.

There are places making 8 cell batteries for EEE PC's, that bulge out the back of the EEE but I think are still less hassle than an external pack. Dealextreme has them for the 701/900 and the 901, 1000, etc., but they're harder to find for the 900a. Here is one for the 900a, where I don't know anything about the vendor:

http://www.mini-laptop-accessories.com/10400mah-al22703-asus-eee-pc-900a-battery-black-p-1662.html

I found it through searching http://www.google.com/search?q=10400+mah+eee+900a

They also have them on ebay.

Note that is 10400 mah at 7.4 volts (almost certainly eight 18650 cells) which is about 75 WH, so it actually has slightly higher capacity than this XPal (18000 mah at 3.7 volts).

I will guess that the xpal battery has two of the big flat 9ah lipo cells like this inside:
http://www.batteryspace.com/polymerli-ioncell37v9000mah809797-1c333wh9arate-ullisted.aspx

or possibly three similar cells of 6AH. In fact I wonder if there's three cells and the "10.5V" output is unregulated, ranging from 10.5 to 12V or so.

Thanks for the suggestions. The product page for Xpal says the blue output on this is 16-20V and the green one is 9-12V. I may write Xpal tech support. (Maybe this will sell out by then and I won't have to decide...)
http://www.xpalpower.com/us/products/xp18000/

Can I charge this with a solar panel like http://www.amazon.com/Sunforce-50022-Battery-Trickle-Charger/dp/B0006JO0TC ?

Its output is 12v I believe, but this thing wants 19.

darkzealot89 wrote:How do I know which tip my laptop uses? I have a Lenovo X61 Tablet

Use the one that fits, don't use the ones that don't.

dmmutti wrote:Use the one that fits, don't use the ones that don't.

preach it!

jomion wrote:Agreed. Considered a "large battery" and with its higher lithium content (by weight) would NOT be allowed either as check-in or carry-on.

So this wouldn't be allowed on planes at all? That is pretty much the use I am looking for.

Quick, I am in the waiting room at the hospital for a COLONOSCOPY and don't have time for all this BS. Is this a good deal or not? I gotta know before they call me.

zentex wrote:
the fine print on their page that concerns tips says: Apple Laptops not included

which makes it a no-buy for me.

I blow my nose at you, so-called "Users of PCs", you and all your silly Access Da-ta base-es!

Us so-called "Users of PCs", which by the way is 90% of us, rule the friggen world. Mac users think that you are so much better than everyone, because you use an aerodynamic overpriced computer with next to no software available for it.

You always see posts here asking "Does this work on a Mac?", the answer is NO, nothing works on a Mac, everything is built for a PC. So continue to think that you are better than us, and continue to pay 3 times what we pay for the same schwag (if you can find it).

I notice this is available everywhere on the web for $99 or less. Isn't woot supposed to be less expensive?

burnswt wrote:So this wouldn't be allowed on planes at all? That is pretty much the use I am looking for.

Just answered my own question:

FAA forbids carrying on batteries with over 8 grams of Equivalent Lithium Content. They state that 8 grams ELC is in a 100WH battery. This is a 90WH battery, so it should be fine on planes.

carbonium wrote:I'm guessing you're joking but if not study up on the Carnot cycle, consisting of two isothermal processes and two adiabatic processes. Between that and Boyle's Law you'll know how inefficient steam engines are.

You guess correct.

Originally, I was going to go with a pocket sized cold fusion reactor...but had second thoughts as it occurred to me the steam engine might be an easier sell. Apparently, (since you bit) it was.

Saw the type last night. It's still in the "In the box" description.

darkzealot89 wrote:How do I know which tip my laptop uses? I have a Lenovo X61 Tablet

I also have an X61 tablet. I took a look-see at the site, it seems that AB11 is probably your pick, since it's compatible with everything from the X60 to the X300.

http://www.xpalpower.com/us/tipfinder/model.php?height=438&width=795&rp=&cno=&did=3&device=Laptop&bid=48&brand=Lenovo

rslong wrote:You decide, Life has to have a little risk.
There are no guarantees that some dork at the airport won't rule against you, but this is much like a back up battery for your notebook and I would stick to that story. and print out he specs to take with you. BTW this is a Lithium Polymer which contains a gel rather than a liquid which is more stable than Li-Ion.

For the record, the TSA considers lithium-polymer in the same way it considers lithium-ion.

From http://safetravel.dot.gov/definitions.html#lithium_ion (emphasis added):

Lithium Ion Batteries. These are rechargeable lithium batteries, like the ones found in cameras, cell phones, laptop computers, and radio-controlled toys. Lithium polymer batteries are a kind of lithium ion battery.

Roboram wrote:It has a tip for the iPhone, but I take it that won't work with an iPod. Or will it?

If it's an actual tip to plug into iPhone, then it should work with all other iPods. I use my iPod & iPhone cables interchangeably with all of ours (iPhone 3GS, iPod Nano 4G & 3G, iPod Mini) and they all charge.

If for some reason the "Phone tip (Apple...)" doesn't work with your iPod, plug the iPod cable into the USB charging tip.

Anyone knows if this will work as external battery for camera flashes or speedlights?

lenben wrote:I notice this is available everywhere on the web for $99 or less. Isn't woot supposed to be less expensive?

Where?

zbi wrote:Free tips for life - ha,ha. Emailed them regarding micro usb adapter. No response - crooks

Go to their site, create an account and register your product. From there with the account you created you can get two new tips per year as I have done. It's that simple!

Simply sending an email will not work. People on here kill me such as this helmet wearer who can't follow simple instructions.

broke down, in for 1
should work for phone, ipod, dvd, and usb passthrough for vaping.

lenben wrote:I notice this is available everywhere on the web for $99 or less. Isn't woot supposed to be less expensive?

Well speak on your sources sir! Stating you found a cheap price and then not posting makes you speak with forked tongue.

Can anyone tell me if this would be able to power 2 devices both with the current specs:
Input Power: AC90V~240V, 50Hz/60Hz full range power input, Consuming power: <25 watts?

If so what would be the estimated time duration for a fully charged battery?

lenben wrote:I notice this is available everywhere on the web for $99 or less. Isn't woot supposed to be less expensive?

I think you forgot to put a "1" in front of that, because I can't find it anywhere for less than $199. If you have a linky I would appreciate it if indeed you can find it for $99 or less.

I don't really need any tips. My wife gives me all the tips and suggestions I need even if I don't need them.

sells at costco for $199

I found it several places as well but they were just other sites with the link to woot

LordG1313 wrote:okay. so im on the brink of pulling the trigger on this one. seems like a ton of capacity, good price, and useful as hell for someone like me that travels a lot and carries a lot of gadgets. Couple questions that some of you may be able to help with. What I am wondering is a) can i charge multiple usb items at the same time (i.e. blackberry and pre) or is it just one at each voltage range... b) is that previous post about how dell disables charging unless you use a dell specific charger true?... and c) does it affect the health of the electronic device to feed it power that is roughly within range of the designed voltage?

Any thoughts?

you can charge 2 usb devices at a time

jpm100 wrote:Any idea if there are FAA/Airline/Airport rules against taking this thing with you on a flight?

try reading the posts. been answered five time already

dmmutti wrote:Use the one that fits, don't use the ones that don't.

brilliant

lenben wrote:I notice this is available everywhere on the web for $99 or less. Isn't woot supposed to be less expensive?

where?

drei22 wrote:Go to their site, create an account and register your product. From there with the account you created you can get two new tips per year as I have done. It's that simple!

Simply sending an email will not work. People on here kill me such as this helmet wearer who can't follow simple instructions.

agreed

can I charge this via power inverter through my car lighter

One of the earliest comments linked to a page that announced this product and there was a picture of an interesting accessory.



If it's not clear from the picture it lets you charge a camera battery via usb.

Does any one know if this is availabl? When will it be available? Does someone else make something like that?

Er... this seems to answer part of my question.

Universal Battery Charger

How many strings of Christmas lights can I hook up to this device?

jetbear wrote:I just don't see why everyone keeps proposing these *elaborate* solutions, when the obvious is so...well, obvious.

A small steam engine to power the dynamo is all you need.

Think about it...you'll already be carrying water and fuel to burn should be readily (and freely) available along the roadside. The only other thing you would need is a match - and it doesn't hardly weigh a thing (easily less than a pound).

"micro wind belt"s and miniature windmills...bah, tomfoolery!

I'm working on some calculations to replace my gas-hog engine in my car with a servo, how many of these would it take to achieve highway speeds and performance. I realize that I would have to separate the circuits with diodes and such, maybe I'll just start out with an electric motorcycle. what tip should I go with for minimum impedance loss. Also I need to know the impedance of the speakers and such as in the Iraq and foreign countries like Japan if they have maps and such as.

rslong wrote:I'm working on some calculations to replace my gas-hog engine in my car with a servo, how many of these would it take to achieve highway speeds and performance. I realize that I would have to separate the circuits with diodes and such, maybe I'll just start out with an electric motorcycle. what tip should I go with for minimum impedance loss. Also I need to know the impedance of the speakers and such as in the Iraq and foreign countries like Japan if they have maps and such as.

Unlikely that any production vehicle achieves highway speeds. You might look at electric bicycle for ideas.