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by Isidor Buchmann (Author)
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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.

About the Author
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.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 292 pages
  • Publisher: Cadex Electronics Inc; 2nd edition (May 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0968211828
  • ISBN-13: 978-0968211823
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.2 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #156,782 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good starting point, July 19, 2005
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.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Batteries in a Portable World, September 2, 2006
By J. Rumens (London UK) - See all my reviews
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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
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3.0 out of 5 stars Good review material, but now dated, December 30, 2007
By F. Gary Paisley (Dallas Texas) - See all my reviews
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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?
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As a person trying to start a small battery based business I found the information in the book quite helpful. Read more
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A well written book. This can be a rather dry subject but the author gives just the right amount of information to keep the readers interest. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Ideal reference
I found the book most informative and sufficient information to be of benefit from Novice to Expert, if you want to know about rechargable batteries, then this is the first book... Read more
Published on March 10, 2007 by Paul F. Kruss

4.0 out of 5 stars We call it the Battery Bible
Very helpful overview of rechargable batteries used in everyday life. Valuable battery care advice
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