any one know if the JB3 batterry have a memory?
Raphael
well, theyre li-on's, so theyre memory effect is very little if any :)
ok thanks bean
Raphael
no problem
ohh yeah +T;D
they will, however, fail over time. When they do fail, their symptoms are very "memory-like" -- i.e. will only accept a partial charge
Quote from: dnsacks on December 20, 2004, 06:45:44 PM
they will, however, fail over time. When they do fail, their symptoms are very "memory-like" -- i.e. will only accept a partial charge
Oh, how true. Mine are only a year old (at least thats how long I've had them) and they only hold enough of a charge to record for 2hrs and change. I wont buy the replacements, friggin' ripoff.
I just ordered the Power Plant batt to test. Its due to be delivered on 12/24, cant wait. :)
Jim
I dunno. Mine are 2+ years old, used almost daily. Got 5+ hours last time out on 2 internals...
Bought a pair of new ones to go with my 2 Wally/V3 batteries. I'm figuring 11+ hours now between charges, in a small lightweight form-factor (with 2 EC-90 boat anchors in the car for backup, gives me close to 24 hours of recording capability)...
Rick
mine are also pretty old,a nd im at least the 2nd owner, and they still go strong at 5+ hours, and are used reguarly
i think if they were cyclked when peeps got them, then they will last longer ;)
Quote from: jimmc on December 20, 2004, 10:10:51 PM
Quote from: dnsacks on December 20, 2004, 06:45:44 PM
they will, however, fail over time. When they do fail, their symptoms are very "memory-like" -- i.e. will only accept a partial charge
Oh, how true. Mine are only a year old (at least thats how long I've had them) and they only hold enough of a charge to record for 2hrs and change. I wont buy the replacements, friggin' ripoff.
I just ordered the Power Plant batt to test. Its due to be delivered on 12/24, cant wait. :)
Jim
Let us know details about that baby, and how much was your total? Under $20 with shipping?
Quote from: thierryhenry on December 21, 2004, 07:53:09 AM
Quote from: jimmc on December 20, 2004, 10:10:51 PM
Quote from: dnsacks on December 20, 2004, 06:45:44 PM
they will, however, fail over time. When they do fail, their symptoms are very "memory-like" -- i.e. will only accept a partial charge
Oh, how true. Mine are only a year old (at least thats how long I've had them) and they only hold enough of a charge to record for 2hrs and change. I wont buy the replacements, friggin' ripoff.
I just ordered the Power Plant batt to test. Its due to be delivered on 12/24, cant wait. :)
Jim
Let us know details about that baby, and how much was your total? Under $20 with shipping?
Total on the Power Plant batt was ~$29 !!! They charge $11 shipping on a batt that only weighs ~1lb !!
Still, its a great deal compared to what Creative is charging per replacement batts.
Jim
Quote from: Bean on December 21, 2004, 05:49:28 AM
i think if they were cyclked when peeps got them, then they will last longer ;)
I agree. I did cycle mine. they worked fine until all the sudden they sucked. I know I didnt drop them or cause any other trauma to them. I dont know what happened.
lithium ion batteries have a limited lifespan which is not measured by the # of cycles the batteries are put through, but the actual age of the batteries. In otherwords, they go bad after a while whether used or not. I've read that storing lithium ion batteries in the fridge when not in use can extend their life somewhat.
There is a JB3 battery on sale on Ebay right now ending today and it's like $6, with $10 shipping. I am gonna hold as I already have two, and see about this PowerPlant battery, sounds sweet!