08-14-2006, 11:41 AM
CaptainHenreh Wrote:Evan Wrote:CaptainHenreh Wrote:In other words, don't worry about it. Your Lithium Ion batteries in your ipod, cell phone, and probably laptop DO NOT develop "memories".they sure do. marketing material says they dont, but tests and personal experience says they do.
Show me.
Evan Wrote:I have coworkers whose laptops wouldnt go 15 minutes on a full charge.also, my first cell phone (li ion) wouldnt last a day of standby after 6 months of plugging it in every night.
ipods are notorious for batteries going dead, which is compounded by the battery not being replacable.
Apple actually got class action sued for this a couple years ago.
YMMV, but Ill cycle mine. It sure doesnt hurt.