El Cheapo means no good o, throw it away and buy a proper one. Chris -----Original Message----- From: owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-photoforum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of rebphoto Sent: 01 May 2006 03:07 To: List for Photo/Imaging Educators - Professionals - Students Subject: Phone Home Hi Gang............. Here is a slightly off topic question............ I just bought a cheapo Motorola cell phone. Basically to have for road side emergencies and such. Even with out making or taking any calls the battery lasts about 2-3 days before I have to recharge it. Is this normal? No other rechargeable device I have ever owned lost power with out use that fast. ?????????????????????????????? Thanks Russ R.E. Baker Photography rebphoto@xxxxxxxxxxx Feed a Cat... Starve a Fever........