Topic: DVD batteries

[jbell]

I want to grab a new DVD battery and can't find the RB 270 online.  Any ideas?

[yug du nord]

Why are these becoming so hard to find??

[jbell]

good question.  Is this the same battery??

http://www.amazon.com/Lenmar-DVDU923-Universal-Battery-Portable/dp/B0011MZORU

Why are these becoming so hard to find??

[kirk97132]

I didn't check the link but I believe that one is only 2600 mAh compared to the 5400/6000 that the other dvd batteries are.  They are on E_bay but the going rate for them is now about $60. 

[darby]

it's getting to the point that the Tekkeon 3450 is a better buy

[jbell]

Agreed   

it's getting to the point that the Tekkeon 3450 is a better buy

[rastasean]

The price on the dvd batteries were affordable for about 1-2 (if that) years and now they seem to be climbing back up to the unobtainable range. maybe they are expensive because portable blueray players are coming onto the market and they will require a different battery to use. 

Agreed   

it's getting to the point that the Tekkeon 3450 is a better buy

[yltfan]

Glad I got extras from that fleabayer who was selling them for pretty cheap. What were they, $12, $15?

[Chuck]

Yeah, I've never payed more than $25 shipped for one.

[bhadella]

My next battery will be the Energizer XP8000. 

http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-XP8000-Rechargeable-Power-Netbooks/dp/B0029U2WZU

Great price for such a versatile battery.

[H₂O]

My next battery will be the Energizer XP8000. 

http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-XP8000-Rechargeable-Power-Netbooks/dp/B0029U2WZU

Great price for such a versatile battery.

The only weird thing about this battery is that the 5V output is rated at 1A max - This may cause problems (i.e. damage the battery's electronics) with units with internal recharging circuits such as the JB3 and Korg MR-1.

[it-goes-to-eleven]

I've said it before, but it needs to be frequently repeated....  Consider that the voltage regulator that produces the output voltage may not be clean enough to run your gear at optimal performance.

In that regard, there is a big difference between running your rig on lead or nimh.. Those solutions are pure battery, not battery + regulator.

[rastasean]

this is also a nice option because it has the usb which would only output 5v.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/503090-REG/Tekkeon_MP3450_MP3450_myPower_ALL_Universal.html

[3mdk5]

I didn't check the link but I believe that one is only 2600 mAh compared to the 5400/6000 that the other dvd batteries are.  They are on E_bay but the going rate for them is now about $60.

Yes, that battery is only 2555mAh.  I got two for $20 and will be testing to see if they are a viable solution - perhaps as backups for festival shows?  Opening acts only at 2-opener shows?  We'll see...

[If they don't work for me, I'll sell them here at cost if anyone is interested  ]


-Matt

[Chuck]

My next battery will be the Energizer XP8000. 

http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-XP8000-Rechargeable-Power-Netbooks/dp/B0029U2WZU

Great price for such a versatile battery.

I bought one of those when Woot had them for cheap.
I use it to power a UA-5 when I need it. It's a good battery, but I wouldn't want to pay $70 for one.