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cinemafia
Guerrilla Recon Leader
USA
2965 Posts |
 Posted - 10 Dec 2001 : 10:30:36
Can you use a Type III Duo battery in a 280/280c? I know they were initially made for the 2300c, but I can't remember if they were backwards compatible.666th poster to the
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Captain Z
Mobile Ops Commander
USA
637 Posts |
Posted - 10 Dec 2001 : 21:42:18
Type III batteries were released at the same time as the 2300c, but they were not intentionally made for the 2300c. All Duo batteries are compatable with all models. Type I works in a 230, and so does a Type III. Placing a Type III in a Duo that shipped with a Type II will only give you better life expectance on the battery.So in answer to your question, yes it will work in your 280c. [edit: Spelling mistake]
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cinemafia
Guerrilla Recon Leader
USA
2965 Posts |
Posted - 11 Dec 2001 : 08:32:33
Ahh, gracias el Capitan Zee.It's strange, but I seem to remember reading somewhere that the Type III's would only work in a 2300c. Go figure! 666th poster to the
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Marchie
Chaplain
USA
911 Posts |
Posted - 11 Dec 2001 : 08:35:26
Duo batteries are too expensive.GRRRRRRRRRR ~Marchie ~Chaplain Marchie
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cinemafia
Guerrilla Recon Leader
USA
2965 Posts |
Posted - 11 Dec 2001 : 12:47:08
No kidding. Getting hold of a Type III with a garunteed charge runs $100-$130. Even then, the charge will only last about an hour on a 16-bit Duo. I'm thinking about getting a NOS Type III off eBay, which is at $26 with 21 hours left, as there's at least non-DOA garuntee. But, I'm wary to bid more than about $30 or $40. I just don't know if it's even worth that...666th poster to the
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Marchie
Chaplain
USA
911 Posts |
Posted - 11 Dec 2001 : 16:05:48
Whats' wrong with that battery on Ebay?Looks like a standard Duo battery to me... ~marchie ~Chaplain Marchie
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cinemafia
Guerrilla Recon Leader
USA
2965 Posts |
Posted - 11 Dec 2001 : 16:21:36
Nothing's wrong with it, it's just that I'm thinking what's the point of even getting it at any price if it's only going to give me an hour or less of power? Well, I'll probably get it anyway. As long as it doesn't go over $45.666th poster to the
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cinemafia
Guerrilla Recon Leader
USA
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Posted - 13 Dec 2001 : 16:57:00
Well, I won it, and at about $42 with shipping and insurance. The Uber 280c cometh! Prepare yourselves...666th poster to the
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Type III battery in a 280c?
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