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Title: The "new" WalMart Battery - on EBAY
Post by: twatts (pants are so over-rated...) on June 02, 2005, 06:53:24 PM: I went to WalMart last week, actually 3 in my area, and none had the 9v/5400mAh flat grey battery we all love, instead they have a 7.2/2000 mAh Energizer...

So I went to EBAY and bought this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=94888&item=5779406979&rd=1

I ended up paying $55, but it is smaller by several inches and is a 9v/6000 mAh battery. It also includes a car charger for charging on the road...

Good luck!

Terry
Title: Re: The "new" WalMart Battery - on EBAY
Post by: Brian Skalinder on June 02, 2005, 08:38:45 PM: Interesting. The unit (but not all the accessories) looks identical to my Lenmar unit (discussed briefly here (http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=40985.0)), sold by a joint that claimed it was 6600 mAH,when in fact it was only 5400 mAH. Let us know when it arrives if it's actually 6000 mAH, eh? Thanks!
Title: Re: The "new" WalMart Battery - on EBAY
Post by: Diamond_D on June 02, 2005, 08:43:02 PM: also post the size if you can, can't really tell from the pic and I didn't notice exact specs listed. Thanks!
Title: Re: The "new" WalMart Battery - on EBAY
Post by: drewloo on June 02, 2005, 08:55:18 PM: $20 shipping? ouch.
Title: Re: The "new" WalMart Battery - on EBAY
Post by: twatts (pants are so over-rated...) on June 03, 2005, 10:25:45 AM: Yeah, ouch on the $20 S&H - it came by priority USPS.

But I took it home and am charging it. I'll shoot some photos this wekend and post them for folks. Also, I guess I'll have to figure how to test its capacity...

I'll keep everyone up to date...

Terry
Title: Re: The "new" WalMart Battery - on EBAY
Post by: Brian Skalinder on June 03, 2005, 10:48:18 AM: Quote from: M'Balz Es-Hari on June 03, 2005, 10:25:45 AM
I guess I'll have to figure how to test its capacity...

No panel on the back with specs or manufacturer part #?
Title: Re: The "new" WalMart Battery - on EBAY
Post by: twatts (pants are so over-rated...) on June 03, 2005, 03:42:02 PM: No specs and no model # available. At least none that I remember.

T
Title: Re: The "new" WalMart Battery - on EBAY
Post by: twatts (pants are so over-rated...) on June 06, 2005, 11:25:22 AM: Pictures of the battery and a Walmart battery for comp. (Walmart battery is bigger). Also, instruction booklet...

Initial testing shows that the unit does indeed power the UA5 with phantom power. No actual show testing, yet, though - I should've last night, but got lazy...

Terry
Title: Re: The "new" WalMart Battery - on EBAY
Post by: spyder9 on June 06, 2005, 02:25:48 PM: I just picked up the Walmart battery for $30 on clearance last Thursday. I'm probably gonna pick up a few more for that price.
Title: Re: The "new" WalMart Battery - on EBAY
Post by: Trevor on June 17, 2005, 05:40:43 PM: "Warnning" Classic! 8)
Title: Re: The "new" WalMart Battery - on EBAY
Post by: twatts (pants are so over-rated...) on July 19, 2005, 10:30:14 AM: Well, I haven't tested the mAh, or the actual voltage output, but this smaller "wally" battery has successfully powered my UA5 several times out at shows.

The car charger is pretty cool too, nice to know I can charge this, as well as the typ. "wally" battery, off any 12v source...

Terry
Title: Re: The "new" WalMart Battery - on EBAY
Post by: willndmb on July 19, 2005, 12:48:12 PM: it looks like the exact battery as initial, memorex, and others
has there been any confirmation its 6000mah