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GPS City Q&A » Outdoor GPS » Battery Voltage and Lithium Ion Batteries

Outdoor GPS (6 replies)

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Battery Voltage and Lithium Ion Batteries

› Garmin Oregon 450

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Zerpersande
Kashiba, Japan

Original question asked on Nov 10, 2012, 7:12am

My NiMH batteries, though not a top-shelf brand, does nothing like 16 hours. So I'm considering buying Lithium Ion batteries for my 450. What is the proper voltage for batteries for the unit? Anything else to keep in mind? My NiMH batteries, though not a top-shelf brand, does nothing like 16 hours.

Jordan
GPS City

Reply #1 on Nov 12, 2012, 1:20pm

You can select to use lithium, nimh and alkaline batteries in the system menu. The unit will use common voltages from those types.

Zerpersande
Kashiba, Japan

Reply #2 on Nov 12, 2012, 8:29pm

My mistake in not being clear. Rechargeable lithium batteries. Those aren't compatible, are they? They all seem to be 3.6V.

Jordan
GPS City

Reply #3 on Nov 13, 2012, 7:38am

You can not buy rechargeable lithium batteries in AA format so you would not be able to use them for they do not exist in a compatible format.

Zerpersande
Kashiba, Japan

Reply #4 on Nov 13, 2012, 7:28pm

Thanks for the info. Quality, high capacity, AA NiMH batteries it is.

Jordan
GPS City

Reply #5 on Nov 14, 2012, 7:58am

You cant go wrong buying good batteries. Have fun

Zerpersande
Kashiba, Japan

Reply #6 on Nov 25, 2012, 10:06pm

Also, for anyone reading this thread, new, quality NiMH batteries make a HUGE difference in battery life. My negative comments regarding battery life in my review will be modified if possible. It still isn't 16 hours, but 8-10 hours is doable.

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