That's right! I think I'm sticking with regular batteries. Just trying to get ideas and trying to be organized. Does anyone have any good book suggestions? I like mystery and decective stuff. I've read Patterson, Cornwell, Tess Geritson, "I know I didn't spell that right, and now starting the Kate Wilhelm book series. Any suggestions are appreciated. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joni Colver" <july77@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <bookport@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2005 5:40 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 > >