• Mario_Dies.wav
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      76 months ago

      If I bought one today, I’d spend the extra $10 for a rechargeable unit. The one bad memory I have of these was having to replace the batteries so frequently.

      • @[email protected]
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        86 months ago

        You can use rechargeable batteries in it… Built in rechargeable batteries suck. The entire lifespan of the device is tied to that battery. Give me something that runs on AAs any day.

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          26 months ago

          It doesn’t have to be that way? Just because they’re built-in doesn’t mean they can’t be easily replaced. Cars’ headlights are built-in. They’re not soldered to the chasis.

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            16 months ago

            It doesn’t have to be but it is. Other than some laptops I don’t think I’ve ever been able to get a replacement battery for something after it stopped holding a charge. Things aren’t made to be repairable anymore.

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          16 months ago

          Good point. I should invest in some rechargeable batteries and a unit. I think I even have my old CD player around here somewhere…

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              26 months ago

              Thanks for the recommendation! My God, they’re expensive, but I imagine it’s worth it to get some good ones.

              • @[email protected]
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                26 months ago

                I have some from like 10 years ago that are still going. The Amazon ones I bought in the mean time are all dead.

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                  16 months ago

                  This is great information to have, thanks. I’ll save up a bit, but after searching a bit I definitely plan to get some.

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          06 months ago

          Does anyone make batteries that aren’t shitty NiCd or NiMh? Basically Lion rechargeables?

          I’ve never seen it where I am

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            26 months ago

            Just did a quick search and found some on Amazon but I can’t speak to the quality. I’ve never seen them in a store.

    • Jo Miran
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      56 months ago

      Whoa…they have a USB-C rechargeable one.

      You know, if they sold an audiophile one, with clean electronics, a good built in amp, and the ability to play FLAC files (microSD port), I’d buy one.