The indicator doesn't work properly, but rechargeables work just fine. Personally, I use Lithiums. They are not rechargeable, but they last at least twice as long as alkalines, if not longer. The battery indicator doesn't work properly with lithiums, either. At 12:32 PM 3/25/2005, you wrote: > Has anyone tried using rechargeable NiMH batteries with the Book Port? >If so, what kind of performance do you see? How does this affect the >battery status indicator? >Thanks, >Cheryl >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Sandy Licht" <slicht@xxxxxxxxx> >To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> >Sent: Friday, March 25, 2005 1:14 PM >Subject: [bookport] Re: Battery level questions > > > > Hello: > > If you are using Alkaline batteries, the BP will tell you when to replace > > them.At 10:25 AM 3/25/2005, you wrote: > >>I've been using a pair of alkaline batteries for several months with good > >>result. > >> > >>The battery level is gradually going down, as expected. Now it is at the > >>72% level, and the BP is still working well. > >> > >>I'm guessing this gradual decrease in battery level will, at some point, > >>be followed by a more rapid decline. > >> > >>Any recommendations for when it is a good time to change batteries? 50%? > >>25%? And what minimum battery level do you now recommend before proceeding > >>with firmware updates? > >> > >>Thanks. > > > > Sandy Licht > > Phone: 409-898-8218 > > Jeremiah 29:11 - 14A > > 11For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They > > are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. > > 12In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13If you look for me in > > earnest, > > you will find me when you seek me. 14I will be found by you," says the > > LORD... > > > > > > Sandy Licht Phone: 409-898-8218 Jeremiah 29:11 - 14A 11For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13If you look for me in earnest, you will find me when you seek me. 14I will be found by you," says the LORD...