Zolk Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 I just recently got an iPod and I'm planning on purchasing a dock for it soon. My plan is to keep the iPod in the dock when I'm home and not using it. However, this would mean the iPod would always be charging even when a charge isn't necessary. From what I hear, such practice isn't good for the battery. For those who have a dock, how do you deal with this situation? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/371906-question-about-ipod-dock/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
chmsant Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 The unit will not keep charging when it does not need to. There will be no adverse effects to leaving it in the dock. I have my iPod in the car and it is constantly connected to the charger, no issues. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/371906-question-about-ipod-dock/#findComment-586523017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zolk Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 I'm aware it won't charge when it's full, but my concern is it charging the battery when it's say 90% full. I've always heard its better to run the battery down before charging it to extend the life of the battery. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/371906-question-about-ipod-dock/#findComment-586523027 Share on other sites More sharing options...
chmsant Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Quote Question: Do I need to completely empty the battery before charging it, and does doing this prevent the so-called "memory effect"?Answer: You don't need to empty the battery before charging it. Lithium-based batteries, like those used in iPod, have none of the memory effects seen in nickel-based rechargeable batteries. Quote Question: Should I leave iPod connected to the charger or in the dock whenever I'm not using it?Answer: The battery stops charging when it's full. Leaving it connected won't charge it any more. It's perfectly OK to leave it connected so it can charge overnight, for example. Quote Question: Is it better to empty the battery before charging it, or can I charge it whenever it's convenient?Answer: You can charge iPod's battery whenever it's convenient. taken from: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=62018 :whistle: Straight from apple's website. there is your proof. Just to give you a little more background, I worked in the AppleCare devision doing iPod techincal support up until April '05. I've seen alot of iPod issues... and alot of questions. Never once was I wrong on this issue. Trust me, trust the documentation. :D Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/371906-question-about-ipod-dock/#findComment-586523052 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zolk Posted September 14, 2005 Author Share Posted September 14, 2005 Great. :) I must have missed that article when doing my initial research. Thanks for your help. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/371906-question-about-ipod-dock/#findComment-586524523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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