Boston-Power White Papers

“Key Trends in Notebook Usage and Power”

IDC Analyst Connection, written by Bob O’Donnell, program vice president of IDC’s Clients and Displays research.
Despite a dire economic situation and early predictions of a difficult market, the 2009 worldwide notebook market proved to be surprisingly robust, with unit shipments ending up nearly 16%. Looking forward, we expect this level of midteen growth rates to continue throughout the five-year forecast period (2009–2013). More importantly, notebooks are taking a larger share of the total PC market; they hit 57% in 2009 and are expected to reach 70% by 2013. As a result, the focus on all notebook-related elements, including batteries, continues to grow.

“Raising the bar on mobility”

Sonata® Fast Charge delivers ultimate notebook computer mobility.
Battery performance is critical to mobile computing. Technology advances with lithium-ion batteries continue to increase the available energy packed into our notebook computers. Yet conventional lithium-ion batteries take over two hours to recharge to full capacity, preventing users from reaching their notebooks’ full potential for productivity and mobility. Implementing Fast Charge1 capabilities with Sonata® cells from Boston-Power® enables users to restore batteries to 80% capacity in just thirty minutes (for 4+ hours of runtime) or 40% capacity in just ten minutes (for 2+ hours of runtime) – a significant leap forward in portable battery technology.

“The economic benefits of long cycle life”

Long battery cycle life significantly improves user productivity, reduces replacement costs, and delivers lower cost of ownership.
Why is it important to look beyond initial runtime when selecting a battery for notebooks or other portable electronic devices? Conventional lithium-ion batteries fade quickly and usually have to be replaced within twelve to eighteen months depending on use. Sonata® is the first and only battery on the market that lasts the lifetime of a typical notebook computer - delivering years of consistently high performance. With Sonata you save money over the long term while enjoying years of convenience and productivity.

“What does it mean to be green?”

A truly green battery minimizes environmental impact and is backed by globally-recognized ecolabel certifications.
What does it truly mean to be green and why does Boston-Power® Sonata® battery offer the best choice for environmentally-conscious users of notebooks or other portable electronic devices? Being green means much more than offering a recyclable battery. An eco-friendly battery:

Reduces waste (post-recycling scrap) by offering an extended service life.
Makes optimal use of natural resources (manufacturing materials, energy, water, etc) by lasting the lifetime of a typical notebook computer.
Is essentially free of dangerous substances that can harm the environment.

“Boston-Power: Sonata, Assessment of environmental benefits – an overview”

This white paper, written by Respect, a sustainable business firm, offers a comparison between Sonata and competing battery technologies to demonstrate the impact batteries have on the environment.
The overview quantifies the environmental benefits of the Sonata cell in production and in use, due to its extended life cycle. Independent tests showed that the Sonata cell reduces emissions of greenhouse gases by 50 — 93% when compared to competing technologies. Sonata's outstanding achievement is to reduce environmental stress while performing the intended function.