I too like the idea of keeping the clips. At 02:08 PM 2/2/2005 -0700, you wrote: >Hi Larry, > >The clips do seem to be more durable than springs. Since there are only two >batteries to be inserted, trial and error installation is reasonably easy. >Wonder if something could be done to the clips to differentiate them? > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "LARRY SKUTCHAN" <lskutchan@xxxxxxx> >To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2005 2:06 PM >Subject: [bookport] Opinion Needed > > > > 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. > > > > > > Clarence Whaley Training Division Manager GW Micro E-Mail: Clarence@xxxxxxxxxxx Direct Voice (615) 383-6248 or 866-699-8901 Direct Fax (260) 489-2608 GW Micro Voice Number 260-489-3671 http://www.gwmicro.com or press enter below to read all about our training program http://www.gwmicro.com/training