External Battery Pack Anyone?

[Sonicchronicler]

Mornin' from the UK.

I've been popping in everynow and then top have a look here, but finally took the plunge and joined up.

I've been using an iRiver IHP-120 for a couple of months now, and love it to bits. I've been using minidisc for live recording up until now, but was attracted by the WAV format capability. Then I started filling up the drive with my albums heheheh It's a great machine.

Anyway, on to the question. I'm going to Iceland in a couple of weeks and might be away from chargeable power for a while. I've seen the odd mention of external battery packs, but not noticed where to get them - anyone got any recommendations?

Thanks in adavance - there seems to be some knowledgable people here -I'll pitch in when I can

Sonic

[arp2600]

early afternoon back to ya from the uk too bud

you're HALFWAY THERE when it comes to the battery thing....its a lot more convulted a solution than that 'cause at present i-river havent designed the device to "flip the battery out and change it" ...just like the i-pod infact!

however, for future use- that is, when the ORIGINAL BATTERY FINALLY DIES- take a look at:-
http://www.pdainternalbattery.com/irivermp3battery.html

im sorry this doesnt totally fullfill your requirement, but AT LEAST there's hope for the day the original sealed jobbie "gives up the ghost" eh?

[absurd_biscuit]

Apparently Maplins is the place to be, see this thread:

http://misticriver.ws/index.php?name...t=battery+pack

Should be fairly easy to find, either on the web or via the Maplins website.

[seadzz]

There are some links for a DIY battery pack on this forum. If you are somewhat handy with a soldering iron, wire cutters and a continuity checker you should be able to make one for a few pounds or dollars.

Use the search function for external battery packs and I'm sure you will find the links.

good luck and enjoy,

sdz

[arp2600]

that maplin's solution looks a bit convulted?

[Big D]

Originally Posted by arp2600

that maplin's solution looks a bit convulted (sic) ?

This is the most simple solution. It is a ready built battery pack with a cable and a choice of adaptors to simply plug into the iHP. You can use either rechargables or alkalines.

What is convoluted about it?

How could it be more simple?

[Mike]

I agree and wish that this simple solution was sold in the U.S. Also at this simple price!

[Sonicchronicler]

Cheers for the responses folks. I'm gonna try and head into Maplin at the weekend. I live in the gorgeous countryside so I don't get into the town thatg often.

Let you know how it pans out

Sonic