I think the rechargeable batteries last for about half as long as regular batteries. Grant ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joni Colver" <july77@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2005 2:40 PM Subject: [bookport] Re: rechargable batteries for the bp > You should get about 60 hours of reading from two alkaline batteries. I > don't know how long rechargeables will last, but you may have to change > them > more often and also deal with the recharger which might be a problem if > you > are having wrist or hand surgery as I think you mentioned. > > Joni > >