Hi there, I like the springs, because I know the polarity without possible errors. And haven't ever broken a spring in my recollection. Will On Wed, 2 Feb 2005, LARRY SKUTCHAN wrote: > What do you all think of the merits of spring based battery connections vs = > the clip type connectors currently used on Book Port? > > One appealing thing about the springs, of course, is the fact that it is = > easier to identify the correct orientation of the battery, but what about = > the possibility of damage to springs? The clips don't seem nearly as easy = > to break. > > >