We have all been there, you are bored on a Sunday afternoon surfing channels very happily when all of a sudden the remote stops working. Cursing, you hit the remote and press the buttons a bit harder and it works for a short while. It goes again and now getting angrier you open the back cover take the batteries out and put them back in again.
Miraculously, it starts working again, until you get all comfy and settled. Then it goes again and this time for good. It’s like it was taunting you all this time. Then the search begins, the search for those elusive batteries, that you swear were there in the drawer. Soon, the Sunday afternoon descends into hell and beyond…
Well, stumbled across this interesting chart on GraphJam, asking this exact question:
Surely, there must be more than just getting new batteries, changing channels manually and pressing the buttons harder. Listed below are some of the comments left by users on GraphJam:
Get new batteries
Change the channel manually
Press buttons harder
Remove batteries and re-insert
Use batteries from another remote
Move recliner closer until you are able to reach to change the channel
Hitting the remote, tapping the remote against your hand
Rubbing the batteries
Licking the batteries!
While some of these methods may work, some have been left by users purely for fun. For your safety and wellbeing, please do not try these at home.
So, what is the sensible thing to do when the batteries in the TV remote dies? Changing them of course… for newer ones. Better still use rechargeable batteries. Keep another pair ready charged and cycle them as needed. Using rechargeable batteries like Duracell Rechargeable or Duracell Supreme batteries tend to be very economical in the long run.
Wireless keyboards and mice are so handy and gives you a lot of freedom. You don’t get all the cables tangled up and pulling the keyboard closer to you does not unplug the USB or even the power cable from behind the computer. More importantly you don’t have trails of extension cables for both your keyboard and mouse that you keep tripping over. Yes, once you go wireless it will be very hard to turn back.
The only annoying thing about wireless keyboards and mice is the rate at which you need to change the batteries. Even when using rechargeable batteries, these are drained very quickly and more time is spent recharging these. It seems that Logitech has answered this issue with it’s new wireless keyboard and mouse. The Wireless Desktop MK710 is powered by 4 ordinary AA size alkaline batteries, 2 each for the mouse and the keyboard. However, these batteries are supposed to last upto 3 years before requiring a replacement.
There is nothing special about the batteries, it is the technology behind the keyboard and mouse which is helping conserve power. Eventhough, this operates in the 2.4GHz frequency, it is neither Bluetooth nor Wi-Fi. In fact Logitech uses an advanced 2.4GHz technology which is supposed to transmit information much faster and more efficiently than existing technologies. The Wireless Desktop also addresses the issue of devices being in a constant active mode when they are actually idle. Helping conserve more valuable battery power. No wonder then that Logitech claim 3 year battery life on these products.
You can get longer lasting power by using Duracell’s Plus or Ultra batteries. Actually, you may even be able to get more than 3 years battery life with the new Logitech Wireless keyboard and mouse. The answer is simple, use Duracell rechargeable batteries. You can recharge these Duracell batteries 100s of times, making it very economical and definitely more eco-friendly.
Lost your digital camera battery charger, misplaced it somewhere, thrown it by mistake or is it simply faulty? Some digital camera batteries can be charged via USB which makes it so much easier, while most require proprietary battery chargers.
Duracell Ultra-Fast Battery Charger
So, what do you do if your battery charger is faulty or simply missing? You can purchase a replacement battery charger or consider a more versatile product from Duracell. That’s right, Duracell! A range of digital camera and camcorder power accessories, including batteries and battery chargers are available from Duracell. No, not only standard alkaline or rechargeable batteries in AA and AAA sizes but also proprietary Lithium ion/Lithium Polymer Ion batteries and the chargers for these batteries.
Currently, there are two types of battery chargers from Duracell, the Ultra-fast battery charger and the battery powered battery charger. As the name suggests this charger has a built-in battery which in-turn charges your camera or camcorder battery and is also able to provide power via USB. The internal battery can also be charged through the USB using your computer or laptop. They are both supplied with a mains wall adapter and also a 12v in-car cigarette lighter adapter for when you are on the move.
These chargers can accept a multitude of batteries. At DuracellDirect, we have made your life easier, simply select the manufacturer and model of your device and the correct charger will be listed if available.
Is Windows 7 killing laptop/notebook batteries? Windows 7 was supposed to enhance mobile computing by maximising battery life. It boasted loads of power saving features and enhancements.
However, it has been widely reported in recent weeks that Windows 7 is actually draining battery life much quicker than the user expects and it also displays the following message:
“Consider replacing your battery. There is a problem with your battery, so your computer might shut down suddenly.”
According to Microsoft, Windows 7 uses firmware information of the laptop battery to determine whether it requires to be replaced and is currently working with it’s hardware partners to resolve this issue.
There’s a very long thread on Microsoft TechNet forum on this issue. The problem also seems to affect a wide range of laptop manufacturers including, Acer, Dell, HP, Sony and Toshiba.
If you are considering getting a spare laptop battery, just to get a little bit more out of your Windows 7 laptop, then don’t forget DuracellDirect carries an extensive range of laptop batteries. However, the universal external battery pack may be a better solution as it plugs into the laptops power socket with one of several special tips supplied. So, even if you change your laptop or have an old one gathering dust, the external battery pack may still work and keep you powered up for longer.
Another popular commercial from Duracell’s, “Trusted Everywhere” campaign. This time it is the Fire rescue services’ turn.
When the situation gets worse and even the firemen have to escape, the communicator is an important device they rely on. A battery powered device, which could mean life or death.
So, if it’s just to listen to music or to save lives the Duracell coppertop battery can be trusted everywhere.
