A possible soloution would be hybrid laptops (similar to hybrid cars) carrying both types of power supply. The batteries could be used first and then as they run out the laptop could switch to the fuel cell.
On low usage days you'd get away with only using batteries and it only takes a free charge to be back up to full lifespan, but if you needed the extra time you do have the option.
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A possible soloution would be hybrid laptops (similar to hybrid cars) carrying both types of power supply. The batteries could be used first and then as they run out the laptop could switch to the fuel cell.
On low usage days you'd get away with only using batteries and it only takes a free charge to be back up to full lifespan, but if you needed the extra time you do have the option.