iRiver iFP MP3 player owners: Rechargeable battery question

[jrichrds]

I have an iRiver iFP-100 series MP3 player, and have found my Nexcell and Sony NiMH rechargeable AA batteries to fit too snugly, making it a major pain in the butt to get out. Standard alkaline AA batteries easily slide out of the battery compartment without a struggle.

Are there any NiMH rechargeable AA batteries that are the same size as a typical alkaline AA battery? NiMH AA batteries seem to be a problem wherever alkaline AA batteries are already a snug fit.


PS The iFP is the best MP3 player I've ever owned! Great design both hardware and software, excellent sound quality, and frequent updates with cool, new features.

 

[dowxp]

i use nicd, but you just shake it around until it comes out. just watch where you "shakethrow" it

 

[jrichrds]

Originally posted by: Bangsailio
i use nicd, but you just shake it around until it comes out. just watch where you "shakethrow" it

Haha, "shakethrow." Like the term.

My NiMHs still don't come out all that easily even with a couple hard shakes. And my main concern is the flimsy battery lid that flaps around when I do this. Sooner or later, I feel like I'm going to break it off.