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crwdns2933797:0Andrew Bookholtcrwdnd2933797:0Dzi 19, 2011crwdne2933797:0

-	[* black] Wondering what kind of technology keeps the tracking device powered? Let's remove the battery ~~screw~~ cap and find out.
+	[* black] Wondering what kind of technology keeps the tracking device powered? Let's remove the battery pack's end cap and find out.
	[* black] The device is powered by four [link\|http://www.saftbatteries.com/Technologies_Lithium_LiSOCl2_303/Default.aspx\|lithium-thionyl chloride] (Li-SOCl,,2,,) D cell batteries.
	[* black] Each cell is good for 13,000 mAh! That's about double the capacity of the iPad 2's [guide\|5071\|battery\|stepid=22967].
	[* icon_note] These cells are suited for extremely low-draw applications where longevity is needed, making them ideal for powering an always-on transmitter/receiver. Their service life is rated at 10 to 20 *years*.

-	[* black] Wondering what kind of technology keeps the tracking device powered? Let's remove the battery ~~screw~~ cap and find out.
+	[* black] Wondering what kind of technology keeps the tracking device powered? Let's remove the battery pack's end cap and find out.
	[* black] The device is powered by four [link\|http://www.saftbatteries.com/Technologies_Lithium_LiSOCl2_303/Default.aspx\|lithium-thionyl chloride] (Li-SOCl,,2,,) D cell batteries.
	[* black] Each cell is good for 13,000 mAh! That's about double the capacity of the iPad 2's [guide\|5071\|battery\|stepid=22967].
	[* icon_note] These cells are suited for extremely low-draw applications where longevity is needed, making them ideal for powering an always-on transmitter/receiver. Their service life is rated at 10 to 20 *years*.