if the battery died can i still use it i mean just keep it plug in? thanks
505408
yes, I just run it from the usb in my pc so I can listen to music and podcasts in my graveyard quiet office at work, so worth the 10 bucks
727927
just keep it plugged in to the usb, I can't see how to replace the battery, no answer from vendor.
1002038
To answer your question, yes, it can run solely on battery power for at least a handful of hours if it's completely charged prior to use. The company recommends a full 24-hour charge before using it for a prolonged period of time, whether it's plugged in or not. If you're just using it for an hour or two, it's fine to keep unplugged, but any longer than that, and I'd say plug it in.
1830969
If you mean you can use it for hours it might but it will probably get hot to the touch. You can only use it plugged in. You can't charge it.
1370341
Yes you can forever. Once it is charged. It automatically cuts off charge, and resume when power depletes.
1110107
Yes, as long as it is plugged in, you will be able to keep it running. However, as long as you're only using the player as a clock and alarm clock, it's probably not necessary to keep it plugged in. Battery life with just the clock running should be very long, since the clock function uses a tiny fraction of the power that it takes to run the radio or audio file player.
2223228
No, but you could keep it plugged in for use if you were concerned about battery life.
1551478
I suppose so, in fact it's the only way mine works any more as it won't hold a charge. If you want one that *only* works plugged in I'd sell you mine cheap; in fact I'd give it to you for the cost of shipping. Heed the reviews about failures and short warranty.
1581542
No the battery don't got to be plug in only when using it but make sure you charge it ever time you used it
1968736
Yes, but then you must maintain the charge by keeping it plugged in or charging it periodically.
1701688
Yes. You just have to keep it charged. Make sure wherever you are you have any necessary converters.
1445347
yes, you can. in that way you don't even have to worry about the battery running down. i had mine plugged on in my van and it played continuously.
503416
You *can* keep it plugged in, but it's not good for the battery. It's better to charge it, then let it run on battery. It warns you about 9 days before the battery goes (when you go to take your temp in the morning, you get a "BA09"... the next day "BA08" etc. But it still functions on those days. I think I charge mine overnight about once a month? So, you COULD leave it plugged in, and it would still function, but my understanding is that you'll reduce the longevity of the machine. (When you need to rely on the battery, the battery life might be compromised.)
1322643
You can plug it in to recharge it, and I have used it while plugged in. I believe the instructions say not to do that, but it works.
531704
The person I purchased this unit for, leaves it plugs in at all time. She unplug unit for several day while on vacation, and the battery died. So I suggest you leave unit plug in at all time to preserve the battery life.
1544806
Yes, no problem. Recommended so you don't run out. I keep it plugged in when using.
1866633
Yes, strictly speaking. It is a lead-acid battery that you could use and then recharge. But it's not a 'rechargeable battery' in the modern sense. It's not designed to be used until dead, then recharged. It's generally going to be kept at full charge by wall voltage. It's just there to supply backup power in case wall voltage is interrupted.