Charging: How does the player charge?
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You don't want it to be mini-usb, that kind is better. Mini-usb ports have little pins in them that can break. I had a Sansa Clip with a mini-usb port and when I pulled it out of the charger, one pin got all bent out of shape and it wouldn't charge. I had to get a new mp3 player.
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I havent tried playing while charging, but I will try that now. Ill have to get back to you shortly.
1682061
It does not charge the iPod/iPhone while playing. It holds a charge for up to five hours and can be played anywhere.
464226
Yes. Whether it's plugged into a computer or a socket through an adapter, it can charge while you play.
1178020
Yes, they do need to be charged to play. They come with a rechargeable battery (seems to be) permanently mounted inside the unit. The speaker comes packaged with a short USB cord (detachable) that you can plug into your computer, etc. to charge it up.
370236
I use the player in the kitchen and leave it plugged in so I don't need to charge it often. It takes about an hour to charge. It is a great little machine. I bought a small iHome speaker to get better sound.
44672
I am thinking about getting this player and this seems to be a confusing issue -- so there is definitely NOT an AC wall charger included, right????
68880
Yes, I have it charging via the 5v/Line in plugged into a usb port on our phone system and I am playing our hold music off of a memory stick. I did however have to modify the casing on my memory stick to get it and the 5v plugged in next to each other because they are so close together. I also had to modify my mini plug casing (for the sound out) so it too could plug into the player next to the 5v. The player is great but it can be a little tight if you want the 5v plugged in along with a memory stick and/or a mini plug for sound.
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This is the cool feature of charging the player with the USB cable. I have also ordered one just counting days for the package to come and i can listen / watch kool music.
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If you play continuously it will run out in a few hours. The only way I can charge it is to plug it into the computer. The screen has no backlight so its hard to look at to play anyways.
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There is a tab that slides up on the back of device. Move tab and use micro usb cable to charge.
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if you play it plugged in, you will use ac power. it will charge the battery at the same time or keep it topped off. i play it plugged in at work and when i take it home its fully charged.
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Short answer: yes. I used to charge it and use it until battery got full drain. The player automatically stop playing, then I plug the device to the charger and after a couple of seconds I can resume plating with no problem at all.
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When you say "charge" do you mean "usb ac power adapter"? Most MP3 players including this one usually only come with a USB plug only, but if you feel it's necessary to purchase an ac power adapter, amazon sales several on here for pretty cheap. Here's one going for a pretty low price: http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0038HYPZS/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid;=1367949961&sr;=8-1&keywords;=usb+ac+power+adapter&condition;=new
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You can charge and play music same time....I believe that answers your question
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it came with two cables one is to charge and one is to connect to the player i hope this works for you, because this is how i connected to my player
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it does charge but in order to play music you have to use the 3.5mm jack. it is not at all like an ipod where one cable does it all. you have a mini usb to charge and a 3.5mm to play the music..