On 8/15/06, Bob Axtell wrote: > I told everyone here that unless the safety issues with Lithium Ion > batteries can be resolved, > there will be a push on to stop using them. In addition to Dell > recalling 4.1M laptop batteries, > the FAA is reviewing whether to allow Li-Ion-based laptops on board > airplanes at all. This is finally normal. A Li-Ion explodes with a lot of fire and is very difficult to damp. Even a small phone battery is dangerous if explodes inside the house. Vasile -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist