Charging With USB Cab

Hi everyone, I'm new to these forums and I have a query about the Jukebox Zen Xtra (30gb).
The player often runs out of battery when I'm out of the house, as I spend a lot of time at my brother's flat. And since the power adaptor is quite long and bulky to carry around in my backpack I want to start carrying around the USB cable instead, as the manual says the player can be charged by leaving the USB hooked up to an acti've computer. However a shop attendant told me it was better for the battery's lifespan if I only charged it one way instead of using different methods all the time.
Since I've always charged the player using the main power adaptor I'd like to get a few second opinions on this. Will I shorten the battery's running time if I start charging it with the USB cable from now on? For reference, I've had the player for about two months now and have been charging it 2-3 times a week (on average), using the main power adaptor every time. I appreciate any help anyone can give me.

I'd just buy the one from the Creative Store to be safe.
Alternately, you can purchase a second battery for the Xtra, and keep it charged for whenever your other one dies.
[AC power charger (creative store)]
[Extra battery at buy.com (cheaper than at the creative store)]
[Information about storing an extra battery]
*EDIT*
As a second option, you can also purchase a Car charger and charge it from your car's cigarette lighter.Message Edited by LeecherX on 03-08-2005 06:4 PM

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