Thread: Probably should have posted this before I bought..
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Old 12-19-2009, 11:14 AM   #15
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Originally Posted by gr8npwrfl View Post
The run down rule is not just required by the Jetbook. It is a rule for all rechargable batteries.
I thought Li-ion batteries only needed to be fullly discharged/recharged the first few cycles to balance them...but do not have a memory so after that you don't need to do it regularly...its just recommended periodically to rebalance.

In fact, I remember it was said that it was better to NOT let the Kindle battery run down as a rule which is why I was surprised to read that you should let the Jetbook run low. On paper, it looks like the batteries on both are Li-Ion...so don't understand the different recommendations. (Although admittedly its just from various posts made by readers)

Excuse my non-technical speak...obviously I'm not an engineer

I'd rather not let the power run low because you risk it running out while you are reading. With the Kindle, I just charge overnight whenever the power goes under 50%. If I can't do that with the Jetbook without dramatically shortening its battery life, I will be disappointed.
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