Registered: Jan 2002
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Rechargeable Batteries with my Deluxe?

Hi there!!

I'm very confused!!
I read on the official handspring website (support.handspring.com, link at bottom of post) that it is advised that i should not use rechargeable batteries.

I've also read about people using rechargeable batteries with their deluxe.

Can I or can't I use rechargeable batteries??

Many thanx

ZiGGy

heres the link

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ZiGGy

Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Connecticut USA
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I've been using NiMH rechargeables for well over a year in my VDx. The reason Handspring doesn't recommend them is because the hardware wasn't designed for them... plus, they don't want to have to support user issues regarding them.

If you decide to use rechargeables, NiMH is the way to go as they are a better technology than NiCad. You'll need to set the battery type to NiCad, however (OS 3.1 doesn't reference NiMH), by using the . 7 shortcut to allow the proper battery "profile" to be used.

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God bless America, my home sweet home...

Registered: Feb 2001
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NiHm Baby

I wouldn't go any way other than with NiMh. In fact, I just upped the milliamps to 700 from 600mA with my latest set of AAA NiMh. I set my VDX to NiCad because it is the closest setting. Never had an issue.

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Thanks for replying Mark!!

Call me stupid, but i don't know what you rmean by that shortcut. I tryed goin through the motion on the graffiti area on my palm, but nothing happened.

Any explaination would be great.

Thanx

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ZiGGy

Registered: Dec 1999
Location: Connecticut USA
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Originally posted by ZiGGy
I tryed goin through the motion on the graffiti area on my palm, but nothing happened.

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God bless America, my home sweet home...

Registered: Jan 2002
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Thanx Everyone!

Thanx to everyone who helped me with my query!!
Its much appreciated!!

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ZiGGy

Registered: Jan 2001
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I also used Rayovac renewable alkalines for a while, but now I stick to 700mAH NiMH batteries because can be recharched much more often.

I never had a problem with rechargables. They are the only reasonable solution for power users.

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Carlo

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I am using GP750mAh w/ my visor deluxe. No problem at all. Each pair of AAA could last for 4-5 days (that innopocket flash plus really drained my batteries).

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Patrick

Registered: Jan 2002
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thanks for all the posts ... I will use rechargeables from now on... much cheaper in the long run...

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Location: Atlantic Rim
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Originally posted by pwan
I am using GP750mAh w/ my visor deluxe.

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