Li-Ion batteries charge reporting accuracy issues
Question:
I just read your review of the Treo 700W, as well as the Disgruntled comment. While I am not un-sympathetic to your point about WM5’s battery monitor programs being comparable, it is worth mentioning that with Li-Ion batteries, they gain accuracy in their level reporting the more they have had their power cycled. I don’t know how long you tested the treo for, but if you did this test more or less “out of the box” then it’s entirely possible that the battery is simply not reporting accurately as opposed to your 6700 which has had (from the sound of it) many complete power cycles, giving you a more precise measure.
Great review, I’m not trying to put you down; just dropping off my two cents.
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