deadwing Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Got a long recording to make on Saturday- In total it will be about a 7 hour show, though i'm not planning on recording it all-proably around 4 to 5 hours-I'm just wondering how accurate the battery life ratings that Sony offer are, and whether these li-on batteries are like ni-cad's where they don't start offering their full capacity until they gone through several charging cycles.Also, what sort of price do you folks pay for replacement/spare batteries (My MD is a Sony MZ-NH1)? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedge Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 I too, have an NH1. I've recorded 2 shows using it. Both times 3 hours or just over. In each case, 1 bar of the battery meter was used up - so it looked like it had plenty to go.I haven't got a spare for it yet. I will have a look someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishiyoshi Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Also, what sort of price do you folks pay for replacement/spare batteries (My MD is a Sony MZ-NH1)?←Price of NiMH rechargeable batteries varies depending on brand and its capacity. I have seen prices from $3.49 to $15.00 per battery. If you are looking for extra spare batteries, I reckon the 1400mAh capacity is the way to go unless you want something larger in capacity like the 1750mAh.You can get the 1400mAh for $7.95 at The Electronic Goldmine and $15.00 for the 1750mAh. For the 1750mAh, see further details here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmachine Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 I'm just wondering ... whether these li-on batteries are like ni-cad's where they don't start offering their full capacity until they gone through several charging cycles.←It's all here:http://www.cellpower.com/battery_tips.cfmhttp://www.batteryuniversity.com/parttwo-34.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing Posted May 6, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 It's all here:http://www.cellpower.com/battery_tips.cfmhttp://www.batteryuniversity.com/parttwo-34.htm←Cheers- I didn't see anywhere in the manual about fully discharging the battery on the first three cycles!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanz0 Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Price of NiMH rechargeable batteries varies depending on brand and its capacity. I have seen prices from $3.49 to $15.00 per battery. If you are looking for extra spare batteries, I reckon the 1400mAh capacity is the way to go unless you want something larger in capacity like the 1750mAh.You can get the 1400mAh for $7.95 at The Electronic Goldmine and $15.00 for the 1750mAh. For the 1750mAh, see further details here.←thats a very good battery...i just hope it doesnt blow up on you like mine did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmachine Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 ←Why do recommend Ni-Mh batteries actually, i thought his unit needs a special Li-Ion Battery (LIP-4WM) ?http://www.minidisc.org/part_Sony_MZ-NH1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ishiyoshi Posted May 11, 2005 Report Share Posted May 11, 2005 Thanks for pointing that out. My mistake to assume he was looking for a NiMH battery. Even I suffer from a lapse of memory. Also, what sort of price do you folks pay for replacement/spare batteries (My MD is a Sony MZ-NH1)?←Now, to properly answer your query: The price of Sony Lithium-Ion battery, LIP-4WM in particular varies from $49 to $60 depending where you get them. AudioCubes stocks them for $49, MiniDisc Access and MiniDisco for $59 respectively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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