Batteries in a Portable World by Isidor Buchmann fills a definite need for practical information about rechargeable batteries. Quite often, performance specifications for batteries and chargers are based on ideal conditions. Manufacturers carry out battery tests on brand new equipment and in a protected environment, removed from the stress of daily use. In Batteries in a Portable World, Mr. Buchmann observes the battery in everyday life in the hands of the common user. By reading Batteries in a Portable World, you will acquire a better understanding of the strengths and limitations of the battery. You will learn how to prolong battery life; become familiar with recommended maintenance methods and discover ways to restore a weak battery, if such a method is available for that battery type. Knowing how to take care of your batteries prolongs service life, improves reliability of portable equipment and saves money. Best of all, well-performing batteries need replacement less often, reducing the environmental concern of battery disposal. Batteries in a Portable World is easy and entertaining to read, and makes minimal use of technical jargon. The well-organized layout helps you find information quickly. The book is tailored for the busy professional who needs a crash course in better understanding this marvelous power source, the battery.
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Isidor Buchmann is the founder and CEO of Cadex Electronics Inc. Active in wireless communications for many years, Mr. Buchmann has studied the behaviour of rechargeable batteries in practical, every day applications. The author of many articles on battery maintenance technology, Mr. Buchmann is a well-known speaker who has delivered technical papers and presentations at seminars and conferences throughout the world.
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13 of 16 people found the following review helpful
This book is very good for those who don't understand rechargeable and want a good starting point. It covers NiCd, NiMH, Lead Acid, and the Lithium Ion batteries quite well for the beginner.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
This is a good book for the basic review of battery technologies. I (as an engineer) would have preferred more chemical and technical details, but as the title suggests, it is pretty basic, and consequently easy to understand. The fundamental problem with this book is that battery technology is rapidly evolving, and much has changed since the book was written in 2001. Maybe a third edition is forthcoming?
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
All you have ever wanted to know and more about Batteries,
large and small.
A very comprehensive book which covers how to get the very best from your re-chargeable cells as well as the safety requirements.
If you want to understand why your electronic device battery doesn't last as long as you had hoped, then this is the book for you
large and small.
A very comprehensive book which covers how to get the very best from your re-chargeable cells as well as the safety requirements.
If you want to understand why your electronic device battery doesn't last as long as you had hoped, then this is the book for you
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Very good information for battery knowledge
I found the book informative and concise! If you are looking for a book to start off with for battery info , I would recommend this book !
Published 14 months ago by Darrell
good value for money
a good book if you want dont care about learning in depth the subject. there are much better books for this reason but at a much higher price.
Published 14 months ago by unknown1212
Batteries in a portable world
Batteries changing so fast the material although very good is also data. It was worth the money to me as I am trying to learn about batteries.
Published 21 months ago by Michael Caruso
common sense
more than worth the buy, easy reading, gives you the knowledge one needs concerning batteries.
Published 22 months ago by L. Griffith
Good, But Badly Dated.
As a general reference, this volume is terrific. I learned a great deal about batteries--composition, functional properties, uses, charging/discharging regimens, etc. Read more
Published on March 27, 2010 by William Corsair
A good general book on battery, maybe a bit dated
I think it's a good basic reference book on batteries but the newest cell chemistries (Li-Po) are not covered.
Published on January 25, 2010 by Frederic Bernard
A Good Book on Rechargeable Batteries
This is an excellent book. It deals with Lead Acid, Nickel Cadmium, Nickel-Metal Hydride and Lithium batteries (Li-ion and Li-poly). Read more
Published on December 23, 2009 by Swanage Old Person
Batteries in a Portable World
I think the sub title sums the book up. `A handbook on rechargeable batteries for non-engineers' and is taken from the authors company web site. Read more
Published on August 22, 2009 by J. S. Pitchford
Batteries in a portable world
As a person trying to start a small battery based business I found the information in the book quite helpful. Read more
Published on May 28, 2009 by Joni Lee Ladd
Battery University
Excellent book for referencing the different batteries used for portable devices, well put in laymens terms. Read more
Published on December 27, 2008 by M. Fick
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