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To: syriacus
I realize that there are a lot of variables to take into account, but, off-hand, it seems that iPod-listeners would be using and discarding fewer batteries than Walkman/CD-listeners did.

I think the lead in iPods is primarily in the solder on the circuit board... probably about 5% of the amount of solder in your average Sony Walkman... if that.

17 posted on 04/23/2005 9:29:55 AM PDT by Swordmaker (tagline now open, please ring bell.)
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To: Swordmaker
probably about 5% of the amount of solder in your average Sony Walkman... if that.

I'd guess that many of those Walkmen will be tossed into the trash soon.

My husband and son have been buying them at yard sales for 50 cents or a dollar these past few years.

19 posted on 04/23/2005 10:28:38 AM PDT by syriacus (Weird George Felos repeatedly flicked his tongue out his gaping mouth when lying to the press 3/31)
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