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Here's the missing piece of BigD's post. Jeff
BigD
Thought I'd update about the battery pack. For those who can't be bothered with the iRiver forum.
NOTE: All testing was done once the player battery had been fully discharged. (i.e. would display low battery and switch off when turned on)
3 battery pack (L32AK)
I initially tested with part used 3AA Eveready Alkalines. These cause the player to function without making the green charging light on. This seemed to function as a normal external battery pack.
Since I did this test I have tried it with brand new 3AA Duracell Alkalines. This did cause the green charging light to come on as well as power the player.
I do not have any battery testing equipment so I cannot test current and supply, etc. If anyone buys this that has the right equipment then please post your results!
4 battery pack (L33AK)
This was a more simple test. Fully charged 4x1.25V AA MNiH Rechargables (2000mAh) were used. They charged the player (green light came on and fully charged in 3.5 hours). The player could be used at the same time. It functioned as if the iHP was connected to the mains.
To follow this on I managed to get two full charges out of the pack and a half charge. So a fully charged iHP with this set up could run for approx 50-56 hours without seeing a mains socket.
Impressions
I think that the best option is the 4 battery pack with 1.25V 2000mAh MiNH batteries. The potential battery life would see most people through the worst plane flight!!
I admit I have not tested charging with Alkalines but I feel this is an environmental waste, so I'll do this when I go on holiday later next month.
Only one person has posted on the iRiver forum saying they've actually used it so if anyone has tried it please post you opinions. It would be nice to see people using this and it actually working for them.
Merry Xmas everyone.
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