On Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:34:52 -0800, Jeff Liebermann wrote:
On Thu, 20 Jan 2011 05:11:07 -0800, "William Sommerwerck" wrote:

It's unfortunate there are no standardized rechargeable battery packs for
portable devices. This might have been doable when they were powered by AA
and C cells, but modern devices are so small, and the battery is so tightly
mechanically integrated, it isn't possible.

There's a reason why nobody standardizes on battery packs. Battery
packs are a major profit center. It's the razor blade model. Give
away the razors, and sell lots of blades.

It's also the plumbing model.
Ever replace a rubber washer or bad valve seat in a leaky faucet?

WAY near the top of _my_ pet peeve list.

Jonesy