> > If you've power to spare, a switcher perhaps. Cuts down
> > on heat production from wasted drop
> 
> ... or produces a higher voltage from a single cell.

Good point. Especially if, say, you've got a mixed low-voltage
and high-voltage circuit (eg PIC driving white LEDs or relay)
and need or can have only small batteries

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