batteries (VTD)

[Dan M. Hallett Jr.]

Owen J Greyling, RPT wrote:
> 
> >Date: Sun, 08 Mar 1998 14:14:28
> >To: majordomo@ptg.org
> >From: "Owen J Greyling, RPT" <greyco@adan.kingston.net>
> >Subject: batteries (VTD)
> >
> >>Date: Sun, 08 Mar 1998 09:04:30
> >>To: Pianotech
> >>From: "Owen J Greyling, RPT" <greyco@adan.kingston.net>
> >>Subject: batteries (VTD)
Dear Owen:
There have been many discussions concerning this on Dean Reyburn's list
and, I believe, Pianotech. As for me, I use Cybertuner now,  having
previously used Sanderson's Accu-Tuner. The charged battery lasts longer
on the Sanderson. I prefer the tuning and other features obtained with
the Cybertuner. I carry the charger apparatus that came with the
powerbook and plug in when necessary. I also carry a converter to a two
pronged plug with me. 
When finished tuning, I leave the Powerbook plugged in while putting
away my tools and writing the bill. When in the car, I have a car
charger plugged in and recharge as I drive. This does not bother me at
all, nor my customers.
Hope this helps.
Dan Hallett, Jr.
Hallett's Piano Service
dhalle@toolcity.net
> >>
> >>Dear List,
> >>     The information and knowlege that I have gleaned from this list, in
> the last two years has been nothing short of incredible. Thank you to all
> who share so often, and so freely from many and varied experiences.
> >>     I am considering the purchase of a VTD. I am very interested in the
> Sanderson Accu-Tuner, and/or the Reyburn CyberTuner. As the new version of
> the SAT is not yet available, I have a few weeks to make up my mind. Reading
> the article in the Jan 97 Journal, on the RCT, I can't possibly find
> anything to complain about concerning the usefullness of this VTD. My only
> concern would be with the power limitations of any lap-top computer. How do
> those of you who use an RCT every day, deal with the short charge battery? I
> know with my cell phone, I need to often charge in the car, on my way home
> after a full day, so my phone still works. Does this seem to be a problem
> with the RCT. This is not intended as a criticism, I simply want to know how
> other professionals, doing a full days work, cope with this.
> >>                                Thankyou, Owen.
> >>
> >