On Tue, 26 Jul 2005, Chuck Norcutt wrote:
>
> It's somewhat larger and heavier than the Quantum Turbo but that's
> because, instead of Quantum's proprietary battery, the SP Systems pack
> has a standard, user changeable Panasonic VHS camcorder style 2.3 amp
> hour lead acid battery whereas the Quantum has a 1.7 amp hours lead acid
> battery.
The Turbo uses a standard A208 dryfit lead acid battery. I bought a bunch
last year from Sonnenschein and they were rated at 2.5Ah. Sonnenschein
always rates conservatively so I would expect to get slightly better
performance than the specs (it's a MIL-spec battery as well).
> Are there upsides? Performance and price. Did I mention price? A
> friend just recently sent one of his two turbos back to Quantum to have
> the battery replaced. For the repair charge I could have bought a new
> SP Systems pack. Hard to beat $123.95 when the turbo goes for $389.
If I remember correctly the Sonnenschein batteries only cost about $25.
They drop right into the Turbo, it's about as difficult as changing the
batteries in your TV's remote.
-mark
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