IPAQ battery

[lindsrj]

I remember the early IPAQ models didn't support replacing the battery once it had 'expired' (i.e., undergone maximum discharge/recharge cycles). Does anyone know if this is improved in the 3800 models?

I also remember reports of dust problems and screen inversion problems earlier - any report of these in the newer models?

Thanks for your help.

[Robotbeat]

No, but you can actually get a new battery if you send your ipaq to Times2Tech.com or something. I heard that a 2000 mAmp battery can be put into your ipaq as a replacement, which is like twice as good as the 37xx, 31xx, and 36xx ipaqs, which have like a 1000 or 950 something mAmp battery. The 38xx series ipaq has a 1400 or 1500 something mAmp battery. This 2000mAmp battery isn't available in the US, though. (I think)

[Luciano U. Werner]

Compaq can replace it. About the dust problem, it was gone on the late 3700 models. The new 3800 I think are totally dust free.