Just wanted to let the list to know I talked to linear and they told me
the problem is most likely cause by mechanical bouncing when the
battery is plugged in.  I can't really remember the whole theroy behind
it, but besically, the bouncing would cause the sw pin to see more then
6 volts(becuase of di/dt) and would cause a condition where the device
would never really settle to the proper voltage.

I guess I buy the story, but I have one of those "hmmmm, I dunno about
that feelings".  I'll have to try it and see.

Was a little preterbed also because I think the datasheet should make
some mention of this, it says in the datasheet "Typically, SHDN should
be connected to VIN through a 1M pull-up resistor".  But I guess it's
my fault for not thinking of debouncing.

I'll keep you posted,
Aaron

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