ipod docking [ok to be constantly plugged in?]

thebaz

Got a new istation docking unit for my ipod -- lovely ! -- thing is i plan to leave ipod connected most of the time , and use as a mini sound system in my room -- so as the ipod is permanently connected, it will be permanently charged and never be off , as such, as i will connect using the mains rather than battery -- is this bad for overall long term performance ? , also while docking does it use much electricity ?

Thanks.

thebaz

can anyone help with above query -- currently leaving ipod docked permanently -- will the battery being fully charged permanently, cause any long term problems ? -- does it use much electricity charging / connected to mains constantly ? -- never used a dock station before :eek: .
Cheers

thecivvie

The main thing that will happen is that it will in time kill the battery. Ipod batteries only recharge a finite number of times and then start to lose capacity

thebaz

tcob1 wrote:

The main thing that will happen is that it will in time kill the battery. Ipod batteries only recharge a finite number of times and then start to lose capacity

Is there anyway round this , as whenever its in use it starts re-charging -- so it will always be fully charged or be nearly fully charged -- don't really want to run the dock stations on batteries --

thecivvie

I was talking about the battery in the Ipod. Does the dock have it's own power supply. If not then there should be no problem

thebaz

tcob1 wrote:

I was talking about the battery in the Ipod. Does the dock have it's own power supply. If not then there should be no problem

I know you were referencing ipod battery -- i always run the doc of its mains , and as such ipod starts to charge -- i really dont want to run dock station on battery (i want to continue using the mains !) -- sorry for any confusion ! -- i dont really use my ipod much apart from when its docked -- had it hooked up to pc speakers before , and use my phone as portable player instead !

smartblaa

Pop the Ipod out when you're not using it ....not the ideal solution

The ideal solution would be to let the battery run down to empty after every charge, but as you mentioned this wouldn't suit your situation.

thebaz

smartblaa wrote:

Pop the Ipod out when you're not using it ....not the ideal solution

The ideal solution would be to let the battery run down to empty after every charge, but as you mentioned this wouldn't suit your situation.

I'm thinkin of maybe once a month disconnect ipod from dock and then do a complete discharge -- then run on full rest of time -- this might be best solution ??

thebaz

smartblaa wrote:

Pop the Ipod out when you're not using it ....not the ideal solution

The ideal solution would be to let the battery run down to empty after every charge, but as you mentioned this wouldn't suit your situation.

The problem is i want to use the dock station as a player , more than as a charger -- can't seam to swithch of the charge facility , when turned on via mains !

Agent Smith

will you be Removing it much?

if not, then it should be ok, You'll get a few years out of it

thebaz

agent smith wrote:

will you be Removing it much?

if not, then it should be ok, You'll get a few years out of it

The plan ( and ideally for me) was to leave the ipod nearly permanently docked , but I was led to believe that as it would be then permanently charging or else fully charged at all times, that this would be bad for ipod battery -- thought it needs to get regular discharging and has only so many recharge cycles!

eamon234

No offence folks but thats absolute rubbish - ipod batteries recharge on a trickle basis in this case - it has no effect on the longevity of the battery whatsoever that may have been the case with ancient old phone batteries but modern lithium iron batteries are electronically controlled

thebaz

eamon234 wrote:

No offence folks but thats absolute rubbish - ipod batteries recharge on a trickle basis in this case - it has no effect on the longevity of the battery whatsoever that may have been the case with ancient old phone batteries but modern lithium iron batteries are electronically controlled

Thanks then -- i guess i'm sorted

thebaz

is there any benefit to completly discharging battery every month or so ?