> Should I just go the easy way and get a replacement from Apple ($116 > at the educational price), or are there higher-capacity or much > cheaper alternatives out there? Newer Technology makes an extra capacity battery -- I've only had first-hand experience with the "clamshell" models, but it's worked out great for me. (See <http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/powerbook/batteries/> for details.) BRIAN/bpearce at cloud9.net <http://www.redjacketpress.com> "Yesterday's Books for Today's Reader"