A portable electronic device with a dead battery isn't much fun to use. Whether you have a digital still camera, MP3 player, or camcorder, there are some things you can do to keep it running for a longer period of time. It's all about the battery, so listen to PodCapsule #2, and learn how to 'Empower' your portable.

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Show Summary, Segments, & Resources

• TechLore Time Machine - Do you know who made the alkaline battery the practical reality it is today?
  

  	Corrosion-Doctors.org
  	AllAboutBatteries.com



• TechLore Quick Tip - Squeeze a little more life from backlight devices.
  

  Conserving Battery Life For Your Portable Devices



• Cellboost - Instand Power on the Go - Learn how to give your cell phone, iPod, or PSP a jolt of juice when you need it most.
  

  	Cellboost Editorial Review - Instant Power on the Go
  	Cellboost.com



• Special Guest Interview - We talk to Brian Kimberlin about Panasonic's Oxyride battery, and how they can help you get more power on the go.
  

  	Panasonic Oxyride Editorial Review - The Revolution in Battery Power
  	Panasonic Oxyride Website



• Ask The Experts Question - LizR wants to know if not using all of her iPod's battery before recharging it will degrade performance.
  

  Ask The Experts: The iPod Battery



• TechLore Tech Term - Do you know what "memory effect" means?


• All Those Rechargeable Batteries - Learn about each common type of rechargeable batteries, and some tips about how to get the most out of them with every charge.
  

  	Getting the Most Out of Rechargeable Batteries
  	Lithium Ion Batteries and Temperature

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