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Daniel,
Just came back from Ericserv, sent my phone for repair again!...anyway just confirmed the price for the Batt., it's RM80.00. As for the Desktop Charger I think it shouldn't cost you more than RM 100.00. Anyway you can always asked for a discount.....
I've told them to upgrade my phone to a new software.
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Posted: 2002-05-10 09:22:00
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i think the desktop is around SGD$30++ in spore ..
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Posted: 2002-05-10 09:52:00
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Nizzy, what's wrong with your phone that you have to send it in for repair? Thanx for asking about the battery price for me. I think RM80 is too steep for an extra battery lah. I'll live with one!
This morning after charging it full, I got about 239Hrs stdby, but found that it actually fluctuates with the "environment" where the phone is at. At certain places, it drops to less 200hrs then goes up again. High tech auto estimation feature maybe?
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Posted: 2002-05-10 10:45:00
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yeah ..
t68 batt is only SGD$60++
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Posted: 2002-05-10 10:57:00
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Usefull stuff for everyone I guess
CAN I RECHARGE MY BATTERY BEFORE IT IS COMPLETELY FLAT?
Ensure you discharge your battery completely every time you charge it. Many batteries have what is called a 'memory effect'. This means the battery develops memory and it will discharge only to the level at which the battery was last charged. If a battery is charged while it has capacity, the 'memory effect' will develop at that level, even if there is power. Consequently the battery will shut down before it has used all of its power; the outcome is reduced talk time which means poor performance.
[NOTE: This 'memory' thing had been an issue of the past. Now the latest phones (including T68) come out with smart phones which use lithium ion dont have this problem. The memory used to come from powder chemicals inside the battery which never got the chance to be recharged regularly and so got solidified. I have been told that draining the info-lithium ion battery completely is not good unlike the previous 'memory' type batteries]
A battery charger/discharger will overcome the 'memory effect' because it discharges capacity still in the battery, before it begins to charge. Other smart battery chargers have a light indicator which indicates full charge. Because heat can actually drain the power from a battery, remember to remove the battery from these kinds of chargers when they are fully charged. If your battery feels hot to touch when it is recharging, remove it immediately and leave it to cool a while.
[NOTE: Again the modern chargers and phones come with an automatic cut-off when the mobile is completely charged or either of the instruments get overheated.]
HOW CAN I GET THE MOST OUT OF MY BATTERY?
Observing a few simple tips will help to extend the life of your battery and its performance. There are three types of cellphone batteries; Nickel-cadmium, Nickel-metal hydride and Lithium Ion. A Nickel-cadmium battery is the basic battery and the most inexpensive to purchase.
A Lithium ion battery will cost more, but it offers greater benefits; it is half the weight of an average battery yet provides double the talk time. Unfortunately due to a world wide shortage of Lithium, these batteries are currently in short supply.
New batteries always require charging. Charge your new battery, then fully discharge it, at least twice so it can reach its full capacity. You can discharge most batteries by unplugging the adaptor and leaving the battery in it for a few hours. Follow your cellphone manufacturers battery recommendations to ensure your cellphone gives you its best performance.
HOW DO I CLEAN THE CONTACTS ON MY BATTERY & CHARGER?
Dirty contacts on the battery or charger can contribute to charging problems. Use a cotton bud and some white spirits to clean the contacts.
HOW LONG DO THE BATTERIES LAST
This depends on the type of phone you choose. Most phones offer several hours of 'talktime' - the amount of time for which you can talk on the phone before the battery runs out - and a larger amount of 'standby' time, which is time during which your phone is switched on and waiting to receive calls. For details of individual phones and their battery life, check out the Mobile Phone Gallery.
WILL I HAVE TO REPLACE MY MOBILE PHONE BATTERY?
Even with the best possible care mobile phone batteries will eventually need replacing. Rapid deterioration in performance, over just a few days, is usually an indication that battery life is nearing an end. Call your nearest Telecom BusinessDirections store or your service provider for advice on the condition of your battery.
ps: This is some information that I found on the net... and so I thought I would share it with you all
The notes in between are my comments!
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Posted: 2002-05-10 11:39:00
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very useful information. thanks maltesh.
by the way, the T68 (and T39) use Lithium-Polymer batteries (not Li-Ion). The Li-Poly batts share the same general characteristics as Li-Ions, but are of of newer technogy.
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Posted: 2002-05-10 11:48:00
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Good stuff! Thanx for sharing!
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Posted: 2002-05-10 11:49:00
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@Matesh, Thnx. Very good info...
@Daniel, My phone just went crazy again, this time some of my contacts are missing (visually!!!) from the phonebook, but if you dial/receive a call from the person their name will appear..!!! funny eh!..then of course on top of that I asked them to upgrade my software plus to check my LCD (it distorts sometimes), to check on the auto reset that happening to my phone plus the Batt. Standby time...etc..etc..etc.....
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Posted: 2002-05-10 12:00:00
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GOwin >> I am not upto date in the battery stuff but I recall that even upto June 2001 they had not really perfected the art of Info-lithium-polymer battery. In fact its performance was less than the 'ion' based one. But there might have been a break through later on which I am not aware of. They were still struggling to get the right polymer (the plastic thing inside the battery) so that it helped in storing the power
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Posted: 2002-05-10 12:05:00
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