Nothing ruins the feng shui of an electronic gadget like a bloated battery compartment. Which helps explain the arrival of the LP1, Duracell's sleek makeover of the 56-year-old AA. It's basically the same old disposable alkaline cell flattened into a new package. Sony, Panasonic, and a dozen other manufacturers are designing portables that capitalize on the 1.5-volt battery's slim profile. Look for a flood of MP3 players that slip easily into the back pocket of a pair of hip-huggers.
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