[bookport] Re: battery life, alkaline versus rechargable

  • From: "Angie Matney" <matneyar@xxxxxxx>
  • To: "bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 10 Dec 2004 22:51:05 -0500

Hi Pamela and all,

I'm very interested in this. I now use NIMH batteries almost exclusively with 
my bookport. Yes, the battery life is a bit shorter, but it's still excellent 
(much 
better than Nicad(sp?), and it's environmentally friendly. I have two sets and 
an ultra-fast charger that charges them in an hour. It's been a great solution 
for 
me ... but Pamela, your message has me concerned. What kinds of problems were 
related to non-alkaline batteries? Were NIMH batteries involved? In the 
situation you mentioned, was changing the batteries all that was required to 
restore functionality to the unit? I really don't want to go back to alkalines 
unless 
doing so is what's best for my Bookport's continued health and well being. 
<grin>

Thanks,

Angie

On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 09:43:55 -0500, PAMELA RADER wrote:

>On the topic of rechargeable batteries, yes, it can cause Battery level =
>readings to vary.=20

>Recently, we have had units come back for repair, and we learned that the =
>customers were using something other than Alkaline batteries. In one case =
>in particular, the unit did not perform properly unless we had alkaline =
>batteries in it. After much testing, the unit performed flawlessly, with =
>alkalines in place. Our manufacturer has advised us to recommend the use =
>of alkaline batteries for best results.=20

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