Battery Memory Myth (was Re: [PLUG] Looking for a new-to-me laptop)

[Phil Tomson]

On 25 Apr 2003, Randal L. Schwartz wrote:

> >>>>> "Phil" == Phil Tomson <ptkwt at aracnet.com> writes:
>
> Phil> I don't think it's an issue of overcharging - the charging
> Phil> circuitry should prevent that anyway.  I believe that the issue
> Phil> Nickel metal hydride batteries is what's referred to as 'memory'
> Phil> which means that if you don't fully discharge them they begin to
> Phil> lose their ability to hold a charge.
>
> Ow!  Not the "memory myth" again. I wonder how long this bad meme
> will persist...
>
> <http://www.geocities.com/chitianzi/memoryeffect.txt>
>
> Repeat after me: "There is no such thing as NiCd battery memory fatigue."
> And also "even if there ever was, it was only about NiCds!"
>
> {sigh}
>

Hmmm... I never got that memo.

And...

NiCd != NiMH

(my mistake)

Phil