Thanks Dr I just learned what the qbw is and now have a molre accurate reading regarding the mugen on my desktop (reads apx 2x the advanced-power-monitor battery icon in terms of percent left). 2 questions.. 1) what exactly does the bottom number represent? for instance now the top says "20.5" percent and the bottom reads, 3.68V. What does 3.68V represent? 2) would there be any way to replace the battery icon with your info? As it is I may as well remove advanced-power and advanced-power-monitor, but I really liked having a quick visual on the top of my screen pertaing to battery life. And thanks again