Recharging As one of the reviews stated above....why can't one use just regular rechargeable batteries? Has anyone tried?
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We've been using rechargables too, with no problems. Good to hear others are also.
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of course they r going to tell you that- they are a business & are trying to get you to buy their $30 recharger when u can get rechargeable batteries for alot cheaper- how would they make money otherwise, ive used rechargeable batteries & notice no problems what so ever! hope this helps.
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We've been using rechargables but it's getting a little insane b/c DS loves playing his games (learning all the while, yay!). Just this weekend I replaced the rechargable batteries twice. I'm going ahead and buying the Leapster charger for the convenience.
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We've had a Leapster for several years and have generally used rechargeable batteries. Apart from the inconvenience of removing them from the toy, there really is no disadavantage to using rechargeables
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I called Leapster with that question and they do not rec rechargeable batteries b/c they aren't as strong as reg batteries even when they are new and thus the game may not work properly. Logically though, I'm wondering the diff. in the batt pack and rech batteries. Hope this helps.
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UPDATE...from my orginal question/post.I decided NOT to use their charging system. Like you Julie I have not noticed any problems. Infact, it is really easy. You take out the rechargables and throw them on the charger. (which also charges quickly) I am already using the charger for the CD player and digital camera anyway!I have been doing the charging this way for almost six months.
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We are lucky if the rechargeable batteries last 3 hours...so very annoying. I started doing a little research and found that these rechargeable batteries are the best on the market : eneloop AA 1800 cycle, Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries, 4 Pack (discontinued by manufacturer) Anyone have any experience with them?! They have really good reviews. I'm wondering if I do get them if I should get a better battery charger, if it really matters at all?!
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To my knowledge it is NOT rechargeable. That is why you need to purchase additional batteries. Their customer service is FANTASTIC, so just call them and make sure that what I told you is correct.
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I never thought about this. I keep my batteries charging all the time. I haven't noticed a problem. Yet, that is. Christine S may have a good suggestion.
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Have you tried this new generic battery and charger yet? I have read reviews from some people about generic batteries that don't really work or charge well. What do you think? I need to buy several batteries for traveling without electricity for charging.
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The instructions say to only use the rechargeable battery that is included but I used regular batteries when it died one day and they worked fine. I only used them for a couple of hours then charged the unit again and have no problems since. I'm guessing you could also use any rechargeable AAA, but I've not had these long enough to run the included batteries out.
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Yes of course. I just liked the rechargeable version I had previously. Obviously, you could use rechargeable batteries as well. It was just nice to have it all-in-one and not need the rechargeable batteries (or normal batteries) as extra.
750111
Yes you can use rechargeable batts. they last for a good period of time..I've been using. Rechargeable batts for a year and everything good.
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i've used it with both rechargable and AA batteries. the AA worked for me, but had two negatives in comparison to the rechargables: it felt heavier, and the battery life was shorter. if your adapter for the AA isnt working properly, it might be the unit. have you tried using the rechargable batteries?
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I just use alkaline batteries. I am not sure about rechargeable batteries. Sorry.
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.
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They take rechargeable AA. Not that it matters. I replaced them thinking cheap factory batteries might be the issue. Nope. The units in my opinion are just junk, plain and simple.
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Dear Kene,No. Rechargeable batteries have to use a dedicated battery charger.Regards
684022
I dont use rechargeable batteries. My apologies that I cant offer you more assistance.
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We are using rechargables. thank you I will certainly try different batteries.
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Oops. Are we not to use rechargeables? My ds got this camera for Christmas and we put rechargeables in (and have not had to replace them yet). No problems here....
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We have found it only recharges on it's own charger. When the charger stopped working, we used a separate battery charger to charge the rechargeable batteries - not the one that came with it.