That's what a lot of company's will say when they what you to buy there product and not a competitors. How can you know for sure there's truth in that statement and its not just something he's saying to increase profits.
Good point, but so IMO is the counter: How do you know for sure they're lying? With the stakes potentially pretty high I see no reason to rush out and buy stuff 'recommended on the web' against his advice until we know more. Either live with the original cell ('battery') or play it safe and buy the factory one if you can't wait is my advice. The only 'safe' move.
But let's take stock of what we do know (or at least what's been reported by known reliable) folks. Based on appearance in photos Pipes ID'd
two possible chargers, one quite typical (4.2 Volts) for seven dollars, and it's 'big brother' a pretty unique 4.35 Volt one for $9. So everyone jumps on 'it's only worth $7' before we know if this is even the maker and which model Arizer is using.
Centizen reports abnormally low discharge values in Air, again not compatible with typical cells.
I reported slightly higher voltage in my Air (4.25 Volts).
It seems to me possible that this all fits together. In a drive for longer battery life (more minutes per charge) Arizer really pushed it. They're 'overcharging' (by conventional standards) and draining down past the point other battery makers don't support. Combined this means substituting random maker's 'just the same/better' (by the usual numbers) cells would be dangerous to those cells due to abnormal levels. Likewise, the charger could cause problems on it's own (but only on the overcharge side, obviously).
Charging the factory 'battery' in typical chargers
should be OK Provided the charger terminates reliably (remember the cell is not protected), however this could lead to lower run time (by about 15% or a bit more I'd think) per charge. Just a somewhat educated guess.......we need more information to know more I think. And that is coming along.......
It may be the usual smoke and mirrors, perhaps even probably, but Arizer has never lied to us before I can recall. But again, I think there's a good case for waiting until more facts are known (like what the factory charger really is?). I sure don't advise ignoring the risks and spending money on substitutes at present.
Arizers not going to know you used a 3rd party charger unless you personally inform them of that fact. IMO since using a 3rd party charger is only risking the battery's and not the unit itself, Its kinda dumb for them to say it voids the warrenty on the unit anyway.
But if my unit started acting up I would cash in that warranty in a second without mentioning one word about my charging methods. Simply because it wouldent relate to my units malfunctions.
Never the less I appreciate all the info you provide here and recognize your just looking out.
Each of us gets to decide what constitute ethics I guess. Cynically I think most want more from others than they want to give, but it's a personal choice in the end. I took mine apart to see how the oven was built. If the board in the cap falls off I'll still take responsibility for my actions (I hope). I don't expect most would these days. bit think this issue too should be considered at least.
Thanks for recognizing my motives, I'm big on 'informed choices'.
Regards,
OF
