so the battery that I received when I got my mine-me is TOAST!! (thing weighed a ton too.)
so can anyone point me in the right direction for Lightweight, Long-lasting battery for the mini-me
Lightest and longest lasting is a contradiction in terms.
Using the same chemistry (like Lithium-ion), the battery life more or less is linear to the weight (more internal cells added =equally more juice).
If I rephrase the question for you, you're looking for a battery which will last you for a full evening, but not more than that (because it would mean schlepping more weight than needed.
Wally world batteries are reported good:
http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,70664.0.htmlGenerally considered to be the best bang for your buck...