VTD battery

[Carl Fischer]

Owen wrote:
>  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.


Hi Owen, 

I have RCT running on a Macintosh powerbook 1400c (BTW you should consider
getting the 2400c).  I have 3 batteries and a desktop charger (I always have
at least one freshly charged battery, also get the auto charger for your car),
 I carry an extra battery in my case, so that I don't have to plug in my
powerbook during tunings.  I average about 3 hours per battery.  Depending on
your technique, you can do around 4-5 pianos.

I've been very happy with the Reyburn Cybertuner program, it's more expensive,
but it's so cool. URL http://www.reyburn.com

yours,

-- 
Carl Fischer, RPT
UNLV Piano Shop
Las Vegas, Nevada

 

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