Is this battery powered? Or rechargeable? Or both? Is the adapter for the option of recharging? I want to use batteries primarily
168556
The adapter is for running from an AC adapter - it does not recharge batteries in the radio. Batteries last quite a while. I use the radio about 30-40 minutes a day, radio 80-90%, the rest bluetooth. With that usage pattern, D cells last for months. Around the holidays I switched to rechargeable AA Sanyo Eneloops with D spacers, they last about 4-6 weeks between recharges, so that's a reasonable option if you'd prefer to recharge.
168557
Unit is battery powered and battery life is good with quality batteries used. I think battery life will in part be determined by volume and of course time used.So far I am pleased with my radio after 3 months of use
1323731
I do not own a DC adapter for it at all. I have been using solely battery power. Thanks
1712725
It is battery operated and I don't believe the batteries are rechargable. Do you mean able to hook to a/c power? Did not find an adapter in our package.
2003101
Yes, you may use rechargeable batteries, they will not recharge using the adapter
350846
It does not take batteries. Plug it in after use and that recharges the built in battery. I've had mine about 10 months and it will no longer hold a charge longer than a few seconds! Also it will only run off the battery power! I hoped I could just plug it in and use it that way but it stops charging and uses the battery that won't charge so it is useless without a working battery!
609949
Either. It can use batteries or use the ac adapter. We always use it plugged in but it does have battery option.
855107
Everybody seems to agree that it is no! However, in the details it says very plainly that it includes a DC and AC adapters! There has to be a way to recharge a rechargeable battery!
900082
it is battery operated. as I recall it takes 2 "C" batteries. I have not used it long enough to determine battery life. I believe there is an AC adaptor port as well.
762176
It has to be plugged in to the access. power outlet. It has no built in rechargeable batteries.
2190061
It's battery powered so you have to buy batteries. I believe it can be powered with AC adapter but it doesn't come with it.
29653
You recharge it by USB. I don't know if there is a USB to AC adapter for this item.
2022131
When I used it it was plugged in to car outlet. Not sure if battery powered.
1124606
Mine works great! There is still a problem with battery life. This thing needs an AC adaptor or a rechargeable battery because you'll find yourself buying expensive large batteries. All in all, it's worth the price.
261917
It comes with adapter. I wondered that too but ordered it anyway knowing my granddaughter wanted it. I keep it plugged in all the time in her room. I haven't even put batteries in it.
1000133
It runs on batteries. You can plug in a 12V power source of your choosing. I use a universal power adapter that came with several plugs and found one that fits nicely.
600369
There actually is no battery built into this. It's a hot shoe adapter but it won't power all things you put onto it, if any. I bought it so I could mount an external microphone on my dslr and it works great for that. Hope that helps clear some stuff up for you
902832
The adapter does not consist of actual batteries - it only has this shape to let you slide it conveniently into the space normally occupied by 2 of the usual 4 dry batteries. The camera normally needs 4 individual batteries to get the power (wired in series to give you 4 x 1.2v or 4 x 1.5v for 5 - 6v whatever.) This adapter provides the maximum voltage from being switched on. It works very well (I use the camera for tabletop pics, which is what I bought it for secondhand). There are also tele and wide angle accessory lenses available for the camera (I got them very cheaply on ebay). A bit large and clumsy but OK for tabletop work. Get all three accessories! The adapter does not consist of actual batteries - it only has this shape to let you slide it conveniently into the space normally occupied by 2 of the usual 4 dry batteries. The camera normally needs 4 individual batteries to get the power (wired in series to give you 4 x 1.2v or 4 x 1.5v for 5 - 6v whatever.) This adapter provides the maximum voltage from being switched on. It works very well (I use the camera for tabletop pics, which is what I bought it for secondhand). There are also tele and wide angle accessory lenses available for the camera (I got them very cheaply on ebay). A bit... » Read More The adapter does not consist of actual batteries - it only has this shape to let you slide it conveniently into the space normally occupied by 2 of the usual 4 dry batteries. The camera normally needs 4 individual batteries to get the power (wired in series to give you 4 x 1.2v or 4 x 1.5v for 5 - 6v whatever.) This adapter provides the maximum voltage from being switched on. It works very well (I use the camera for tabletop pics, which is what I bought it for secondhand). There are also tele and wide angle accessory lenses available for the camera (I got them very cheaply on ebay). A bit large and clumsy but OK for tabletop work. Get all three accessories! « Show Less