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Camping: make your gear work
When you're spending some quality time in the great outdoors, it's always best to expect the unexpected. Always make sure to pack a first aid kit and bring plenty of drinking water, in case you end up in a sticky situation. One thing you shouldn't have to worry about, though, is your gear failing you in time of need (even if that need is just for some rockin' tunes). The editors at CNET have the answers to all of your tech questions.Top tips for making your gear work on your next campout
FAQ 1: Which MP3 player has the longest battery life?
FAQ 2: Which camera batteries are best?
FAQ 3: Why are in-car GPS devices so expensive?
What MP3 player has the longest battery life? I'm going to be without electricity for days.
Submitted by M. Sandoval, CNET reader
by James Kim, senior editor
Your best bet for raw audio playback time would be to wait for the flash-based MobiBlu DAH-1900, which will be hitting the states soon. It has a rated battery life of 150 hours--unheard of, especially for a rechargeable player. In general, many of iRiver's and Sony's flash players, such as the T10 and the NW-E400 series, respectively, have more than 40 hours of battery life, while Cowon's iAudio X5L is one of the longer-lasting hard drive players we've used, at 27 hours on a single charge. But the best thing to do if you'll be out in the middle of nowhere is to get a player with removable batteries, such as the iRiver T10 for alkalines or an old Sony NW-HD5 (27 hours) with a spare cell, then bring along a bunch of batteries. If you like iPods, you could get a snap-on backup battery accessory. And finally, you could get a solar-powered MP3 player. Whatever MP3 player you choose, make sure you know the truth about battery life before you buy.
Submitted by M. Sandoval, CNET reader
by James Kim, senior editorYour best bet for raw audio playback time would be to wait for the flash-based MobiBlu DAH-1900, which will be hitting the states soon. It has a rated battery life of 150 hours--unheard of, especially for a rechargeable player. In general, many of iRiver's and Sony's flash players, such as the T10 and the NW-E400 series, respectively, have more than 40 hours of battery life, while Cowon's iAudio X5L is one of the longer-lasting hard drive players we've used, at 27 hours on a single charge. But the best thing to do if you'll be out in the middle of nowhere is to get a player with removable batteries, such as the iRiver T10 for alkalines or an old Sony NW-HD5 (27 hours) with a spare cell, then bring along a bunch of batteries. If you like iPods, you could get a snap-on backup battery accessory. And finally, you could get a solar-powered MP3 player. Whatever MP3 player you choose, make sure you know the truth about battery life before you buy.
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