Some days it was really boring Matt, but luckily the countryside is pleasant round here and I know many of the local farmers so I'm not always alone while out.
My original laptop battery is nearly four years old* now, and I often discharge it fully without failure. I'm wondering if your experience is something to do with the BMS on your laptop.
I doubt if there'd be any problem like that on this battery given the many types that do last for much longer as said. However, it may not be in my hands, this one was intended to go back to China for lab checks on capacity etc. Given the good results that may not happen, and if not I'll continue using it so will find out in time.
I just can't see any possibility of that though, given how strong it remains I'd bet on it going to well over 400 charges as I'm well past half that, and 400 to 500 charges is a normal life for Li-ion manganese. Remember that many of the charges I've done have been full ones since I've been riding with my battery spare in the pannier so able to empty the test battery to cutout on many rides.
* I use cold storage for the periods when it's not in use for some while.
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Last edited by flecc : 2nd July 2008 at 12:59.
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