Re: [NTLK] RES: Battery drainage

From: Peter H. Coffin (hellsop_at_ninehells.com)
Date: Mon Mar 14 2005 - 14:46:35 PST


On Mon, Mar 14, 2005 at 07:20:44PM -0300, gaudo wrote:
> My MP 2000 have the same problem with batteries. They get empty very
> fast. The beam is not in automatic and the backlight is always off. I
> have eight reachargable sony batteries with 850mA and they get drained
> in just one day. If I change them for 1800mA or 2300mA, the problem
> will be solved?

Rechargable batteries have a recharge cycle limit, and they fade by not
being able to maintain voltage as long. 850 mAh sounds like nicad
batteries, which are either very old technology or were purchased
because they were very inexpensive. You'll be very happy with newer NiMH
cells.

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