[bookport] Re: new unit proposal / rechargeable batteries?
- From: Chris Hill <hillco@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 12:17:42 -0500
I haven't really timed the batteries. I use the 15-minute ones that
Target and Walmart sell. I usually run them down to 50% or so nad
recharge them, get them too low and memo recording fails. Since they
only take 15-minutes to recharge and I have four of them, I just swap
them whenever I'm in the mood.
On Wed, 14 Sep 2005 08:38:24 -0700 (PDT), you wrote:
>Hello Chris:
>Excellent suggestion about using the usb input for power. The iPod does
>exactly that. You use an adapter in the USB plug to power the unit if you like.
>
>I personally like to use the batteries. This makes my use of the Book Port the
>same as any other mp3 player. I like not being tied to chords.
>
>However, I have not tried rechargeable batteries in the Book Port. What are
>people's experiences with rechargeable batteries? Which batteries seem to last
>the longest?
>
>Jim -- Michigan
>
>Chris Hill <hillco@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>There may be a simple way to do this: use usb power and make an ac-usb
>adapter. You can draw .3-.5a off of usb which should be plenty for
>the job. You could then sell the accessory for $20-$30 and those who
>wanted it could buy it and those of us who didn't could just spend $30
>for a good set of 15-minute rechargables and a charger.
>
>
>On Wed, 14 Sep 2005 07:59:45 -0500 (CDT), you wrote:
>
>>I would also like to see this. I know progress is frowned on here, but I
>>think that letting me plug the unit in where the facilities exist would be
>>gret - you'd then also be able to use a cigarette lighter adaptor.
>>
>>bruce
>
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