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Mike wrote:
2) PP9 batteries - how come they are only ever found in devices you only
use once in a blue moon, and how come their lifespan is always bluemoon
?. I really cant see any justification for not using AA cells

I'd guess you mean PP3? AA cells to make up 9 volts would take up a lot of
space. You could have an internal invertor to give 9 volts or so from 3,
and indeed many pro devices use this. Not sure about the costs, though.

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