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iRiver H1xx - Determining current battery state_of_charge

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saratoga:

--- Quote from: Muse on March 11, 2009, 04:21:51 PM ---
--- Quote from: Llorean on March 11, 2009, 01:39:46 PM ---For storing it, somewhat longer terms without use, it's usually said it should only be partially filled. If you are using it regularly full charges should be fine.

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So, if I'm using it once a week I should charge it fully even if it won't be used for ~6 days?

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Unless you've not going to use it for months to years, you should charge it between uses.  

Muse:
So, can I deduce that my habit of charging my cell phone battery (also Li-ion) to less than full isn't necessary as long as I'm going to leave it on?  ???

Llorean:
Generally it shouldn't be necessary. In an active device, the heat of discharging (and charging) will be the main concern. It's mostly when you're not using it that you really need to be concerned about the charge level.

In all seriousness though, replacement batteries are cheap and there's nothing you can do (short of putting it in the freezer when you're not using it) that will dramatically extend the lifetime of your battery. They age naturally no matter what.

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