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Old 09-12-2009, 01:35 PM  
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Originally Posted by mynameisjim View Post
I thought that was a holdover from the old nicad style batteries which would develop "memory" if not fully discharged and charged every so often.

Newer style li-ion batteries don't have that problem.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_effect
So they say, it is still good practice to fully charge any new battery powered tool, toy or gadget for a solid 24 hours before use.
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