NiCD Batteries

Nickel Cadmium (NiCD) batteries are the oldest type of battery available.  NiCD batteries weigh more than the other types but have the longest recharge cycle life if conditioned correctly (in plain language, they can be charged and discharged more times than any of the others without going bad).  If NiCD batteries are not fully discharged before recharging, memory effect can build up, limiting the capacity of the battery to the point it was drained before recharging.  So if you recharged it when only half empty on a regular basis, its capacity would be reduced to half in time.  Because of memory buildup, NiCD batteries should not be used with cigarette lighter adapters unless fully discharged as car chargers do not discharge and condition the battery.

It is rare to find NiCD batteries still available for mobile devices due to their size and weight.  Some camcorders and tools still use them but even in those settings they are becoming much more rare.

Pros -
Longest Charging Life

Cons-
Memory Effect
Size
Weight

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