This works with regular rechargeable batteries, right? Just to double check, regular rechargeable batteries (like Duracell or whatever) DO work, right?
373838
Yes it works with standard AA size rechargeables. I use it with 4 Sony 2500 mah and works fine.
522114
Regular or rechargeable batteries work in these. Nothing special is needed. If they aren't working, they're probably defective. That happened with one of mine, as well.
54919
it will take reg batteries but they are eaten up fast I use Duracell CR-V3, they work the best. I haven't used any rechargables
1338032
Don't use regular battery's I tried every single kind and it didn't work but I tried a couple rechargeable battery's and it worked decent. Try the rechargable battery's of your choice. Hope this helps.
1513242
Yes, We bought one just like this one and we also bought the rechargeable batteries and yes they do work. Good question with the price of batteries I don't blame you for asking and I am very happy the batteries working because of the same reason the price and keep replacing the batteries. Thank You
1658568
yes, we use Duracell and they last about 6 months depending on the weather. It takes 4. This works very well. We weren't aware our batteries needed changed until we saw the markings(holes). Entered the new batteries and the holes have disappeared again.
494409
Works with any rechargable batteries (like Duracell, Energizer), but does NOT have a rechargeable battery pack available that I know of (like the LeapPad does)
1547985
I have never used rechargeable. But it seems to work very well with the normal batteries and last a long time. I put batteries in my radio in Jan and they still are good at the end of March. I've been putting the radio on a little bit almost daily.
522113
Hi,i used AAA batteries on this and they do work. And should work.Bought them because I prefer to use regular batteries than rechargeables.Either way there might be manufacturing defects,or consult a retailer to certify its working condition.RegardsDtws76
123637
I talked with Mattel and was told their product doesn't work with generic batteries. So I purchased top of the line Duracells and now it works fine.
2269945
Best to use Duracell (4) AA batteries. They should last 20-24 hours if new. Keep recirculating them as they loose power within the unit for max. use. I always keep an extra set in my carrying case for back-up and change after the ones in my unit are about 1/2 life left. You can use rechargeable but they won't last as long and you need to charge them up before you go out for max. efficiency. Happy Hunting!!!
279897
You might want to try different battery like an alkaline (I found that Duracell works the best) but I have received some that were defective.
2028278
I guess you have already found out that the needed batteries have many names in different countries.A simple googling got this result in a second: http://www.batteryjunction.com/mn-1400.html . I agree with the other peoples that unless you are going to scrutinize several hundred slides, batteries, eventually rechargeable, are quite enough. Spring 2012 I viewed about 300 hundred for an eventually scanning and I have still the same two duracell batteries!
1274030
Yeah, I saw where it said "drained" battery, but while researching these types of rechargers I saw another one that said "recharges drained batteries" but a few sentences later says, "don't use on discharged batteries" which I'm assuming means don't use this on dead batteries. Why can't they just SAY this works on completely drained batteries or not? Or am I just being too cautious? I'd hate to get this and have someone I love depend on it getting them out of a jam only to find out that welllll, it's not QUITE that good, yanno?
750113
I have'nt used rechargable batteries with it but can't see why they should'nt work.
846598
That is a great news. What battery do you use? Maybe the little guy doesn't like Duracell. Haha.
497128
You did not say what batteries or charger you are using so it's impossible to tell why you are having trouble. I use NiMH rechargeables. The silver Energizer's seem to last longer than Duracell's but both will power the unit for a day's use.