Article Categories
» Arts & Entertainment
» Automotive
» Business
» Careers & Jobs
» Education & Reference
» Finance
» Food & Drink
» Health & Fitness
» Home & Family
» Internet & Online Businesses
» Miscellaneous
» Self Improvement
» Shopping
» Society & News
» Sports & Recreation
» Technology
» Travel & Leisure
» Writing & Speaking

  Listed Article

Reprint this article 
  Category: Articles » Technology » Computers » Article
 

The Capacity of Laptop Batteries Explained


By mansi gupta


Laptop batteries are rated by, Voltage (V) and Milliamp-hours (mAh). Voltage
is the rate at which energy is drawn from the battery and Milliamp-hours Represents the capacity of the battery. The Milliamp-hour rating Corresponds to the run time of the battery. A battery with a high Milliamp-hour rating has a relatively longer run time than a battery with a Low Milliamp-hour rating.


Batteries with different Milliamp-hours can be used on the same laptop provided the voltage rating is the same. The voltage rating has to match that of the original battery or as recommended by the computer manual. Using a battery with a different voltage setting can seriously damage the laptop. The power ratings of most compatible/replacment batteries are higher than the original manufacturers' batteries. This will not damage your laptop, in fact, it simply means that these batteries in many cases last longer than original manufacturers' batteries. Ask the experts like
PowerUp on compatible replacement laptop batteries.


The run time of a laptop battery will vary on individual notebook computers, based on the applications being used (i.e. high graphics, games), the number of times something is saved or retrieved from the hard drive and/or CD Rom drive, the memory of notebook, and chemistry and capacity of the battery. A 'realistic' average run-time for a battery is 1.5 to 3 hours. Using devices like a wireless adapter on the laptop also drains the battery considerably.


The life of a battery under normal use is around 500 to 900 charge-discharge cycles. This is about one and a half to three years of battery life for the average user. As the rechargeable battery begins to fail, the running time of the battery begins to decline.
As the rechargeable battery begins to fail, the running time of the battery begins to decline.
 
 
About the Author
Mansi Gupta writes about Laptop Battery & AC Adapter Information. Learn more at http://www.ComputerBatteries.co.uk/gb3/info/care.html .

Article Source: http://www.simplysearch4it.com/author-articles/5665/1.html
 
If you wish to add the above article to your website or newsletters then please include the "Article Source: http://www.simplysearch4it.com/author-articles/5665/1.html" as shown above and make it hyperlinked.



  Some other articles by mansi gupta
Traveling tips in Europe
Europe has always been a dream destination for tourists. With high skyscrapers, world's most beautiful beaches and rich cultural legacy, there is nothing more to desire form a perfect ...

Top Gambling Bonuses, we review, and rank each casinos bonuses
The online gambling fan has received a great database of information from the new site that is Latest Casino Bonuses. Attractive gambling bonuses offered by online gambling websites ...

Southern Comfort in elegant limousines
Limousines are the last word in elegant road travel. There are many services across America that run chartered services and you can charter limousines from them during your stay in the city. In ...

Online Poker – tips and tricks
It is not uncommon for even experienced poker players to flounder at online poker games. This is because there are some differences in the manner in which poker is played ...

How to Thrive at Online Casinos
Online casinos have established themselves as forceful gambling alternatives to real-world casinos. You can have fun gambling in your bathrobe; of course you will have to fix your own drinks. The fundamentals of ...

The Importance of Multivitamins and Vitamins for Women
Whether you're trying to have a baby, already pregnant, going through menopause or worried about osteoporosis, it's worthwhile for you as a woman to consider the importance taking a multivitamin to create and maintain ...

  
  Recent Articles
Microsoft Word. The power is under the hood
by Robert Duval

How To Select The Best Business Laptops
by Tim Childree

How To Select The Best Gaming Laptops
by Tim Childree

High-Tech Computer Rental for Business Promotion
by Michael Braganza

Managing a Worldwide Print Infrastructure from a Single Workstation in a Central Location
by Rick Ferguson

A Sneak Peek Into The World Of Refurbished Laptops
by Javier Fuller

Battery information
by goodbattery

Online investigation
by seokumar

Tell Me About Computers
by Khal Nuwar

Setting Up Your Own Internet Radio Station
by Jason Cole

Understanding Solar Energy
by Anna Stone

Mac FAXstf X Pro Faxing Program for Mac OS X Users
by Nivea David