Originally Posted by Ron46
AA batteries rather than a built in rechargeable is way superior. You can get 4 rechargeable batteries with a charger in Walmart for $12, and the cheap Rayovac rechargeables are fine for this book reader. And you can get AA alkalines anywhere in the world (I think).
I heard a radio program about a couple that backpacked around the world, and in places where they could get a place to sleep for $2 a night, worn out American paperback books were $5 or more, and you had to take what you could get.
So why not carry a small municipal library, a few 4 packs of lithium batteries, and a 10 cent zip-lock bag to keep the water out?
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