>I just unplugged from the mains, to see what my full battery is >offering under normal load: 1h 21 min. Not impressive. did you "season" the battery as instructed when the computer was new? You may still be able to do this, not sure of the effectiveness after the battery has been in use. IIRC, the procedure is to let the computer on battery until the battery completely discharges then fully charge (can't remember if this needs to be done more than once). -- <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Mike Bigley Maineville, Ohio http://www.norbertrunning.com Please support an American Indian Elder & Medicine Man by visiting the above link. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><>