ORDER INFORMATION

BATTman -- a battery monitoring software utility from ACE Technologies. BATTman comes with a pair of nickel-metal-hydride batteries and retails for $59. For more information, see display ad, page 5.

Alkaline Batteries -- are quite common and available at most convenience stores. Radio Shack sells a 4-pack for $2.89.

Lithium Batteries -- will be marketed in the USA by Eveready under the "Energizer" name. Look for them in September in the camera departments of discount stores such as K-Mart for around $5-7 a pair.

International users may also find these marketed under the "LithEon" product name.

Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NMH) Rechargeable Batteries -- a pair from ACE Technologies retails for $18. A company called "Real Goods" also sells them.

Nickel-Cadmium (NiCd) Rechargeable Batteries -- are commonly available, with varying retail prices. Radio Shack sells a pair for $4.69.

CONTACT INFORMATION

ACE Technologies -- 800-825-9977 or 408-428-9722; Fax: 408-428-9721.

Real Goods -- 800-762-7325; Fax: 707-468-0301