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mike wrote:
If you say so. I was more thinking of power tools that use the normal
Sub-C cell. To replace those with *decent* ones can cost more than the
entire tool.

WELL, almost all LiIon packs use the normal 18650 cell.
Problem is that they're packaged in proprietary plastic and you
need a tiny spot welder to replace 'em. Not to mention that you
have a very difficult time buying individual cells.
If the consumer could go down to the corner drugstore and pick up
sub-C cells for their power tool or 18650s for their laptop, they would
be much cheaper.

I'm not sure about 18650, but tagged sub-C which can be soldered by
anyone are readily available in the UK. But not from a 'drugstore' etc as
they're not a standard size like AA etc.

If consumers weren't so stupid and could follow simple
directions, we wouldn't need multiple layers of stupid-proof safety
protection...or nearly as many lawyers.
Technology ain't the problem...it's all about the Benjamins.

Heh heh - could be.

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