Hi Barbara, There is a six cell battery for the Wind which does the same thing, but unfortunately, it doesn't come as part of the standard configuration. All the best Steve _____ From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Barbara Wilson Sent: Tuesday 16 December 2008 19:04 To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbooks Hi Steve Can't remember now, but I think there is an Asus which has an energy saving battery and the customer reviews say it really does last its claimed 7 or 8 hours. Sounds impressive. Barbara Get listed, network or find a business at an online directory of businesses owned and run by disabled people and associated support and advisory organisations: www.barkingbabs.co.uk ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Nutt <mailto:steve@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tuesday, December 16, 2008 7:00 PM Subject: [access-uk] Re: Netbooks Hi Barbara, I have the MSI Wind. It is as good as the Samsung, but its drawback is the battery. It is only a three cell battery. All the best Steve _____ From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Barbara Wilson Sent: Tuesday 16 December 2008 18:06 To: Access-UK Subject: [access-uk] Netbooks Further to the Samsung NC10 thread, has anyone tried any other netbooks? Such as Acer or Asus? Barbara Get listed, network or find a business at an online directory of businesses owned and run by disabled people and associated support and advisory organisations: www.barkingbabs.co.uk