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The problem is, however, the longevity of these batteries. In the smartphone world, we've seen a huge emphasis on "50% charge in 10 seconds" but I like to belie
by tcd 8y ago
The problem is, however, the longevity of these batteries. In the smartphone world, we've seen a huge emphasis on "50% charge in 10 seconds" but I like to believe batteries weren't designed with that in mind.
I refuse to use 'fast charging' since I believe it will reduce the life span of the battery (which I guess is what they want so you buy a new phone).
If it can be proven batteries can charge much faster AND have an acceptable life span, that's okay. But I don't think that's going to happen any time soon.
- systemBuilder 8y agoSlow charging reduces your lifespan? Doing things other than waiting for charging?
- callalex 8y agoI have started viewing the batteries in my electronics the same way that I do the tires on my vehicle. Sometimes it's fun to push the limits which eats up the tires faster, but they're not that hard to swap out when they're depleted. I refuse to buy electronics that can't have the battery swapped with half an hour of work and some tiny screwdrivers (no glue!).
- mips_avatar 8y agoIt’s true that every battery has a charge rate curve with temperature. If you go above it dendrites and other chemical junk starts to occur and you lose capacity. But your phone is designed to keep track of this. Fast charging is really about getting as close to that curve as possible. Glass anodes that I mentioned above basically make the chemical damage much less possible/likely. So you could safely charge at 10x current speeds.