Rechargeable battery? Has anyone tried using rechargeable batteries in this player?
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I use only rechargeables. See if you can find a brand that is rated at least 750 mAh. I did have a backlight issue (see my review). Sandisk responded that the backlight will not respond if the battery is low, even though the player will still play. All the more reason to use rechargeables, since if you really need the backlight, you'll be throwing away good batteries before they're completely used up.
39736
Unfortunately no, it is not rechargable. Look at it like a modern day boom box. Batteries in, batteries out.
8894
Not sure that I can answer. I use mine to play 30 songs in shuffle mode. At the end of the songs the player will shut down. If there were more songs I believe it will continue until it comes to an end. It is not as user friendly as some others, but it does use AAA battery, the reason I got it.
1430275
the player only came with a usb charger, but for a couple of bucks you can get a wall adapter and charge it via the usb cord from a wall plug.
248162
The short answer is yes. I have had three of these. I loved them for audio books. The first one lasted five years, the second one three. I bought two additional as gifts over seven years ago. One is still working. The last one I bought from a third party vendor in July 2013 and by October 2013 it was dead. The problem is, it's an old model, not supported, with no access to the battery. When it dies no one take responsibility, it's past the 30 day return time. So I spent $300 for three months use. I wish Creative would go back to players with bookmarking capability.
30344
I'm sorry as I am not sure where to get one. I don't have the player anymore. How about eBay? I have been able to find other batteries there.
1396296
The unit consumes battery when playing back; and only charges when not on. Major flaw in the design!! (it should, if not charge while playing, at least play back on USB power instead of internal battery).
546356
Boombox, has its own rechargeable batteries. I haven't replace check if regular batteries can be use
370237
This little player has been great. But the battery takes a few hours (around 1 or 2) without being on to charge fully. If you have exhausted the battery you must plug it in and stop using it. Wierd in my opinion. Still a great unit for the price though.
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Sharon, there is nothing in the instructions advising against charging and playing at the same time. I tried it for a few minutes and it worked fine.The batteries should play for 12+ hours, so that gives you a lot of playing time before needing to recharge.
113259
Yes, the stereo will play with just batteries. However, if the batteries die you will lose the saved stations. The player does not have a small battery to store stations incase that happens. Would not recommend this stereo if your placing it in a hard to reach place.
1547985
I have never used rechargeable. But it seems to work very well with the normal batteries and last a long time. I put batteries in my radio in Jan and they still are good at the end of March. I've been putting the radio on a little bit almost daily.
1162743
NO. Only use AA batteries. Do not use rechargeable because they do not hold on the right charge for long. I did install a female power jack. This way I could use an adjustable volt, 1.5v to 12v, DC wall power supply. I hope this helps. Have fun with it. RobS...
538188
Phew, that's pricey, considering what the player itself costs. Any 3rd-party batteries that work with this player?
370236
I use the player in the kitchen and leave it plugged in so I don't need to charge it often. It takes about an hour to charge. It is a great little machine. I bought a small iHome speaker to get better sound.
789162
Cmiller is correct, you can use rechargeable batteries. I remembered a warning in the manual regarding rechargeable batteries, so I checked it again-- it warns against trying to use non-rechargeable batteries in a battery recharger, which might seem like a no-brainer but some people might be tempted to try doing that. There is even a function that lets you specify that you're using rechargeable batteries. But it would be much better to just buy the Survival Kit, which has a power adapter, headphones, and extended warranty.
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I would think so. It has a battery and on a full charge last several hours. I use it on trips, though I never have played it in a car but rather used it in the hotel. Great little player.