So how do you tell if they are going to fail early? They just don't hold a charge as long, or do they die without notice?
You've spooked me now. I've received one that was posted either here or over on the SD forums for $35 shipped (a 7600mah I think), and now I'm curious just how much I should monitor it or whatever. I'm coming off of nimh batteries which I didn't have issues with (that weren't due to other environmental reasons) and I'm mildly worried now.