I'm researching batteries with a view to getting the best life possible out of an XDA2 between recharges.
What replacement/spare batteries do people use and what is their power (mAh) rating?
What other things can people tell me on this?
I'm not averse to back-packs etc.
TIA
I have one of the batteries available on eBay. Seems the same as the original battery. I carry the spare in my belt case.
I got mine from www.pdamods.com and have been using it for three months now, must say better than the original and in fact looks like an original !!!
I have three batteries. One came with the unit, I bought another from the same shop, the third I bought 2nd hand. All appear identical and all 1200mah. I swap them through my XDA II every week or so so that they each get drained and recharged regularly. When not in use one is on charge in my desktop cradle in the office, other in my briefcase.
All seem to last about the same amount of time.
Must admit though since buying an integrated car kit for my XDA II (plus GPS) I do not have to swap batteries as often.
Ed
You can find batteries at 1400mAh, same size as the original and officially 20-30% increased autonomy.
Battery question
Thanks everyone for all the help you've given to me in the past. I have a couple battery related questions:
1. I just got a new battery from PCPockettechs. It is rated 3.8VDC 1200 mAh. The current battery in my XDA II is rated 3.7VDC 1200mAh. I have not tried the new battery yet and am worried that the extra 0.1VDC might cause it some harm. Does anyone know or have experience with this difference? Am i worrying for nothing?
2. The extra battery charger that is in the cradle - it does not appear to be working (the light does not come on). Does the XDA II battery have to be fully charged before it starts charging the extra battery? Does the cradle need to be plugged in to the AC (I have the EU cable which I cannot use) before it will charge or can it just be connected via USB as I do now?
Thanks again,
Sean
Hi,
When I purchased mine from www.pdamods.com it worked straight out of the box. Unless it is completely flat it should work even if charged for a short while, however you should charge it for 18 hours on the first charge.
Re: Battery question
senmc said:
Does the cradle need to be plugged in to the AC (I have the EU cable which I cannot use) before it will charge or can it just be connected via USB as I do now?
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As far a I know you have to use the AC adapter. USB won't work.
Not true, I charge it with the USB, however NOTE it does take longer
The MDAII charges on USB only too.
Not sure about charging an extra battery (that is what the question is about I think)
thanks guys. Yes, the MDA II or XDA II both charge in the cradle just on USB... however, will it also charge the extra battery just on USB? I don't think it will unfortunately.
On my other question: does anyone know if the 0.1VDC difference will make a difference? The battery appears to be the right size, shape, same connectors, etc. as the original battery - the only difference being this 0.1VDC.
Anyone with some good electrical/technical info that they could share would be great. It would put my mind at ease - or stop me from making a big mistake!
The MDA II charges on USB (in the cradle).
But for the extra battery to charge in the cradle you need to plug in the power (and then the light will turn on!).
I have an XDA and an XDA II.
Is it possible to use the XDA in the XDA II cradle?
Hi guys. same question but the other way around....
I have a XDA2 and i am using the cradle from my old XDA. It sync's and seems to charge my XDA2 via the USB even though i dont have any power pluged into the cradle itself. I'm wandering if this will cause any issues with the battery over a period of time or is this ok?
Thanks for your feed back guys 8)
I'm wandering if this will cause any issues with the battery over a period of time or is this ok?
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why?
you mean a slower charging may damage the batt ?
Yeah i'm wandering if it is ok with the volt or ohms.... going into the battery will cause and long term issues (damage)..... as i have no idea about electronics. But so far it seems fine apart from the slow charge. Also noticed that when fully charged with the XDA cradle it show 3 1/2 hours remaining were as when fully charged from the XDA2 cradle it shows 5hours. :roll:
it's ok you can also connect a xda2 cradle and now give it power so it gets the power from usb
I've been looking around the net for a replacement battery for an XDA1 and I've found somewhere that has them at a reasonable price, but the site states the battery is suitable for an XDA1 and XDA2.. I thought the battery was different in the XDA2 ?? :?
The model shown on the site is a PH17B
Cheers
I,ve heard about a solar charger called Solio, and i,d like to know if someone tried it already, it would come in handy when i´m travelling and far from a wallsocket or car.
Well, i bought it, and it works, i´ve tested it on my qtek 2020, on my bt gps and on my digicam all ok.
More detail at www.solio.com :lol:
Solar charger
How about this solar charger? Anybody has an expirience?
Has anybody got a good recommendation for the in-car charger.
Ebay have lots, but is it best to get the one from HTC direct.
Regards
PS; have now purchased my HD mini, and its as good as people on this forum said.
Any1 would work , but make sure its the same volts/watts . I use sony ericsson charger and it works , but as it is lower volt, it charges quickly and drains fast!