battery life: Is this common or should I return the second one.
910444
Be sure to fully discharge anf recharcge the battery a couple of times before you retun the camera. I have this camera, and am able to take about 100 pictures, some with and some without the flash, on pne charge.
1128246
You need to return it. Amazon promises a 3-year-life on this product. My first one lasted a little over 18 months but I used it a great deal over that time and felt that I got my money's worth. It always fully charged until it suddenly started to show a full charge but only last less than an hour. If you are having trouble with it this early then return it. I'm on my second battery now and so far it is charging and performing as it should. Hope that this helps. My second battery has lasted about 18 months also. I tried the below suggestion of the freezer and that didn't work. My feeling is that if you use the battery a great deal then it is still a decent buy as its cost is far, far less than a Panasonic made one.
102600
I had a similar issue, what I found convenient was having a second battery as well. I'd switch when I get home or if I have to leave in a rush.
145572
you should be able to return it with no problems. acer's own specs indicate 5200mAh, at the least. so i think you will have a solid case for returning this or asking for a refund.
723074
That may be true but the battery life should last longer than that because before you buy it, it's not in use. I would check with the store you purchased it from before I buy another one or anything... just a thought.
2045572
My battery life is fine. Some times batterys come defective. You may need a new battery. Or sometimes even a new charger. Hope this answers your ?.
1070666
Yeah that's normal. Charge it overnight. That's actually a good sign. A slow charge is better. Same with mine. 6-8 hours.
1727691
No, I think you might have gotten a bad one. Mine has no problem charging and holding a charge for about 2 hours.
1608414
It might be defective and has to be exchanged. I purchased the same battery more than 6 months ago and I had no problems with it so far. I traveled a lot with my netbook and it would provide me at least 4-5 h of work from one charge every time.
2108987
Definitely issue. Mine lasts a whole day, easy. I'd look up if there is a way to reset the mouse and start charging again. May not have been fully charged initially. if no other options, would ask for replacement.
1043329
Great timing with your question. I bought one of these a little while ago and went to use it for only the second time this past weekend.....(I use it as a back up when my main battery is depleted).....the first use was brief, as I only needed a few minutes battery time. This weekend, the battery was fully depleted in a matter of minutes (no more than 5 min) and on subsequent recharges, continues to work just as poorly. I am very disappointed. Don't know if this is the norm or not, but if it is, buyer beware.....
114056
Both ,Jonathan. The first one was replaced, and I was offered my money returned. I elected to alsopurchase a new battery from another company, and am using that one currently.
991284
I installed my unit the first of the year and I'm showing about 45% remaining. I don't use the unit all that much but I suspect the connectivity to the base unit (Elan in my case) is the biggest user of battery life. I might try Lithium next go around. I really like the lock/display...
608528
To be honest, I don't know exactly. Once you notice less performance or faster loss of power I would replace them. I usually have 2 anyway, so you are always ready, when one is charging.
1303210
I am even wondering: was this mess with the batteries intended to attract customers anxious to receive "unadvertised" bigger batteries just to boost initial sales? I am sorry for those who are now starting to receive the "standard" 4400 mAh battery. But I want to comfort you: even while I have the bigger 5800 mAh one, it seems almost impossible to me to drain even 60% of it in a real life student usage. I never carry an ac adapter with me anymore because I consistently get at least 5 min. per every 1% of battery power I have, with wifi turned on and on 60% of brightness. When wifi is occasionally off, it comes up to more than 6 min. per 1%. So, even if you will get 75% of this, it will still carry you through the whole day of classes and an evening in a starbucks. Anyways, I would not trade acer for asus even if I got smaller battery, because acer has unparalleled screen in terms of clarity and brightness.
387230
Also a concern to me, however, I bought one... if I like it, will buy another.. it is less expensive than most batteries and charger alone.. so I can have one charging while using another.
1439041
Yes, I think you might have a problem. I have purchased 2, and both actually charged up with in an hour. Make sure the device you had it plugged into, to charge, didn't go to sleep, and stop charging.