why are batteries needed
764712
As far as I know it doesn't use batteries. I don't see any place to put batteries on mine.
764713
Yeah, I saw that statement under the "Product Details" heading too! = NONsense! There is NO PLACE FOR BATTERIES in this device, it's a plug-in ONLY. That was Amazon's added commentary, NOT the manufacture's or any other sellers', and they've clearly mixed up this ad-copy from another product. (Wow, whatta waste of time! I just spent about ten minutes going up+down this page trying to make sure of that, also. Thanks again, dear Amazon 'web masters'! X)
1275162
There are no batteries necessary. The unit is powered by a transformer that plugs into a standard wall socket.
150753
You use the crank or solar energy to power everything, I don't think the radio uses batteries at all. Good question!
2175359
It needs both, you can run it for a short time on just batteries but some features will be missing. The batteries are needed to maintain operation when power fails. You should always have AC power and batteries.
775090
No, you do not have to buy batteries. They are all ready to go. There is a little pull tab that like activates them.
1753409
Yes, it requires batteries, but don't buy this product. I did, but the build quality is horrible. It broke after six months. I saved up some money and brought a Fluke instead, which has been rock solid.
2212341
I didn't know it did need batteries.I have it on the wall, plugged into the telephone line.It works just fine...no batteries that I know of.As another reviewer said, it is a wall phone. The "od fashioned kind".My grandkids didn't even know what it was, hanging on the wall. :)
48204
Not required. I keep them inside. :-) I use rechargeable Eneloope batteries. Sometimes keep them inside for 4-8 weeks without single shot. No problems! The batteries are still strong and powerful.
1874114
No, you don't need batteries at all. If you haven't had enough sun for it to be charged thru the solar panel, just crank it a few seconds. It doesn't take much. I love it. It's very small size makes it so cute, yet it's very functional. You can't really tell by the picture the size of it, but the dimensions are in the description. And to give you an idea, it has a wrist strap.
130615
It makes it easier to identify the ones you use in your camera, or other device that uses more than one battery at a time....plus you can charge the ones you've used in that device all together...makes it easier to grab and charge the right ones.
1675057
No batteries needed. The kit uses green energy so the rechargeable battery that's included is recharged using an included solar panel.
1192820
I have batteries in mine, just in case, but they are not needed if you plug it into the wall outlet.
1587642
Correct! No batteries are needed they plug right into your music device... If you don't like cords you may want to try the Beats that are wireless
557811
Its just to make it easy to pull the battery out once it has been installed. Suggest you leave it on the battery so you can get the battery out when it needs replacing.
74716
I see your point. You think the solar panel on the light should be sufficient to make these work without batteries, but that's not how it works. These lights have a small solar panel that is attached to the batteries and which charge the batteries to make them work. As opposed to regular batteries which will die within a few days, the solar panel charges and recharges these batteries to make them last a year or two.
861663
You would not need to have them. 2 fully charged EL batteries is more more than sufficient.
879751
no it doesn't require any batteries.it the best little gadget i ever bought.i now save $ cause i always ck my batteries before i toss them usually their still good back in they go! hope i helped..