I personally think NLS would have been more money wise just making the 
advanced model, but that's my opinion.  So far, I have not had any issues 
with battery life, but I have rarely used it on battery power alone.
Harvey
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Canazzi" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 7:27 AM
Subject: Re: OT question about NLS digital player


> Hi Harvey,
>
> It might be the lightning, but I doubt it.  I had a standard digital 
> player
> for less than 2 years and all of a sudden--after seldom using it in 
> battery
> only mode, when I tried using it for an hour or so, I got the low battery
> indication and the player shut down.  It still worked with the  power 
> cord.
>
> I called the NLS regional library in Albany, NY  and they said they had 
> been
> having "issues with the NLS new digital players and battery life."  The
> battery--according to the built-in manual--is supposed to last about 5
> years.
>
> I sent the standard player back and requested and received an advanced
> player.  I like its additional features, but whether the battery will last
> any longer, I can't yet say--since I've only had the machine for a month
> now.