Question about nokia 8260 battery

[cchen]

I used to have a 6160, and I remember that the salesperson told me only to charge the battery when it was really low so I wouldn't mess up the battery's memory or something like that.... is this the same case with the 8260?

 

[Angrymarshmello]

cchen - never heard that before. I charge it nightly regardless of battery life, because if you wait till it's really low, but then get a phone call (and the phone call lasts for like an hour) your phone won't last half that time.

 

[jaybert]

yeah, thats the same w/ cordless phones. You shouldnt charge it unless the battery is near drained. you reduce your battery life every time you recharge it before its empty.

 

[frizzlefry]

There are several different battery types, NiMH, NiCAD, and Li-Ion, and Poly-Ion. The newer phones have Li-Ion (well most of the do) or Poly-Ion. These do not have a "memory" and can be charged whenever it is necessary. So you don't need to drain the battery of the 8260 (which I have)before charging. In order to get full charge out of it, you'll need to charge about 2-3 hours more after it says battery full (trickle charge).

 

[DannyLove]

i charge when i feel like it, how I feel like it and I have no problems. Don't get all technical and just use the damn cool looking phone

danny~!

 

[cchen]

thanks for the clarification guys!