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Prolet · 08-04-2008, 03:17 AM

Hello, folks...

Is there any way to sync the PRS-505 with the PC WITHOUT triggering the charge feature ?

Here's why: We all "know" that modern batteries like LiIon or LiP batteries don't suffer of the infamous memory effect and could be charged just as you like.
This is as true as politician's promises prior to elections.
Every charge will degrade the battery, the more often you charge the battery, the sooner it will be down and cry for replacement, even if charging duration is quite short as with synchronizing the Reader.

I thought about cutting the +5 V line of the USB plug, but I fear this is used for signalling the presence of the USB connection.

Any ideas, anyone ?

08-04-2008, 03:17 AM	#1
Prolet Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Device: PRS-505	Sync WITHOUT charging ? Hello, folks... Is there any way to sync the PRS-505 with the PC WITHOUT triggering the charge feature ? Here's why: We all "know" that modern batteries like LiIon or LiP batteries don't suffer of the infamous memory effect and could be charged just as you like. This is as true as politician's promises prior to elections. Every charge will degrade the battery, the more often you charge the battery, the sooner it will be down and cry for replacement, even if charging duration is quite short as with synchronizing the Reader. I thought about cutting the +5 V line of the USB plug, but I fear this is used for signalling the presence of the USB connection. Any ideas, anyone ?