Hi Tim, I normally carry my Mini-Mag in a belt holster. Once, while reaching for something else, I turned it off, stuffed it in my pants pocket, and forgot about it. At some point, the Mag's automatic turn-on feature activated. Later, while driving in traffic and strapped into my seat belt, I got the message (those little bulbs get hot). I failed to mention that the Mag was in my front pocket, and the inner liner of the pocket had somehow shifted towards... ah, an unfavorable direction. Apparently the light had been on for quite a while. This could be a good testimonial, as I'd like to tell you the pink bunny kept on drumming. Alas, the rabbit died. As I type this, I just returned to the swamp to order some supplies before the suppliers close, and to return some calls. At the moment, I'm carrying the above-mentioned Mag-Light and two other sources of artificial illumination, due to old eyes; and one Palm Pilot, due to old brains. Like those inclined toward knives and other weaponry, if a strip-search were performed, I believe I could still produce some form of light generation. Yesterday, however, it would likely have been due to residuals from the new industrial sauce I tried at Toxic Bell. Glancing over at my briefcase, I see a backup PDA, a micro-cassette recorder, a digital diary, a miniature clip-on book reading lamp, and the remote control for the car alarm. (I don't worry about Billy-Bob and his brother Billy-Bob stealing der diesel, since they aren't smart enough to start it. I do want my tools to stay IN the car). I won't enumerate what's around me, or in the service vehicle. I will mention that I've modified SAT #322 so I can stay self-contained for weeks on the road without the need for power outlets. (Don't ask, it's a convention class thing). To be environmentally aware, and for cost purposes, I try to select items that (a) have low current draw; (b) feature optional (AC adaptor) sources for power, (c) use alternative sourcing [car battery / recent thread on rechargeables]. In a feeble attempt to stay on topic, I feel that hammers are the paper towels of the piano -- they are disposable. Batteries are the same. I'd like to tell you I benchmark all my batteries. In reality, I just want the stuff to work when I turn it on. Sorry I couldn't help. At 06:36 AM 6/4/98 -0500, Tim wrote: >Hello again Jim Harvey, >Among regular alkaline batteries did you find any performance differences >between the various brands, both national and private label brands, as far >as cost Vs performance.? [cut] Jim Harvey, RPT harvey@greenwood.net
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