Posted by NRen2k5 on 06/14/06 03:37

Ian Gregory wrote:
> On 2006-06-13, chuck <chuck@westmichigan.null> wrote:
>> I get 15 hours on AAA rechargeable. That's with a flash MP3 player.
>> They charge in 15 minutes. $10 for 4 batteries.
>
> That is fine, but I recall having to charge my rechargable AA
> batteries before use, so if you let them run down without having
> pre-charged spares in your pocket then it is not simply a matter of
> popping in to the nearest convenience store - you will also need
> access to an electricity supply, a charger, and a spare 15 minutes.
> <SNIP>

No. You pop into the nearest convenience store and buy *alkalines*.

> Of course now there are more and more people walking round with solar
> panels built into rucksacks etc which allow them to recharge their
> iPod autonomously, at least during the hours of daylight.

Which can be done with other electronics.

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