Lithivm ion Batteries Caveat Emptor

[macgeek]

This is more of a observation, and I would like the Battery experts here to please chime in. I have noticed that Li/Ion batteries "die" very easily.

I had a Sapion / Valence Battery pack for my laptop, which was not used for a few months, and has died (won't charge, won't condition, nothing)
as well as several Sony laptop Batteries that also seem to die after less then 16 months of use. - Is this going to cause problems for us segway people down the line?

Are these batteries 'higher maintenance'
(keep them charged or else)

Jonathan

Segway - "Let's Roll"
Proud Segway NY member
www.segwaynyny.com

[Stan671]

It is my understanding that while the lifespan of NiMH batteries is measured in the number of charge/dischareg cycles, the lifepsan of Li-Ion rechargeables is measured strictly by months from date of first charge regardless of the number of charge/discharge cycles.

I don't know if this rule of thumb applies to the li-based batteries Segway may be using.

Stan Dobrowski