All about laptop batteries

The simple fact of notebook life is that systems just don't run for as long on their batteries as we'd like--even long-lived notebooks such as Sony's Vaio VGN-TT17GN/X lasts up to only 6 hours on a single charge.

To help you make smart decisions about the laptops you buy and the way you use them, we demystify today's battery technologies and examine the fuel cell technology that may power your next notebook. We also provide 10 tips for getting the most out of your system's current battery, along with a glossary of key terms.

We can't make a battery last forever, but we can help to make sure you get the most out of every electron.

Original article at CNET.com.au