Quote:
Originally Posted by John F
Since we are dredging this up again, although it may not be fact, IMO, it is more likely than not (depending on usage patterns, and especially (I'm guessing) on the usage patterns of some (typical?) MR members).
If nothing else, provide people with "the facts" (battery size, expected life for different usage patterns, ...) so they can make an informed decision if they are concerned.
|
It's clearly perfectly reasonable to point out a concern that more frequent charge cycles, all other things being equal, could reduce lifetime, just as it is reasonable to point out that all other things aren't, in fact, equal and shallower charge cycles, reduced peak charge levels and other design decisions could increase lifetime.
What is unjustified is to claim, as Jon has done repeatedly, that the overall net effect will certainly be a reduced lifetime - we simply don't have enough detail to make such a claim and to do so is misleading.