[bookport] Re: Lithium batteries

I can usually tell when they are getting close to calling it quits. At least
with text files, the percentage drops somewhat. You're right though, those
lithiums last quite a while.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <peter.rand@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 01, 2005 7:19 AM
Subject: [bookport] Lithium batteries


> Just wanted to report on my exerience to date using Energizer lithium
> batteries in the Book Port:
>
> They seem to last forever (100 hours?), and then die REALLY abruptly.
Unlike
> alkalines, NiMH or even NiCads, lithium batteries don't seem to give users
> any advance warning that the batteries are nearing the end of their useful
> life.
>
> I was listening to an MP3 this morning, and the battery status said
"100%".
> In the middle of the song, the song was interrupted by the Book Port
warning
> me to replace the batteries.
>
> My best all-round experience has been with Sanyo 2500 mAh NiMH batteries,
> since there's a nice combination of longevity and environmental
> friendliness, but you can't beat lithium for sheer longevity.
>
> Peter
>

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