Just Got My Gp2x

[ductsoup]

Hey, I ordered a 275mhz GP2x from gbax.com last wednesday and it didn't come untill today and at 270mhz. I recieved no batteries and the usb cable I got with it didn't work. I tested it with some 800mAh batteries and it worked great, I found an old usb cable and was going to test it with an mp3 so I sent an mp3 to the NAND memory but before it finnished the battery warning light came on and it turned off. Now I assume the batteries are not sufficient to run the unit since I've read about 1000mAh+ batteries being used, I do plan to get an SD card and putting an MP3 on the NAND memory was just a test. What batteries should I be using? Thanks.

 

[saehn]

Hey, I ordered a 275mhz GP2x from gbax.com last wednesday and it didn't come untill today and at 270mhz. I recieved no batteries and the usb cable I got with it didn't work. I tested it with some 800mAh batteries and it worked great, I found an old usb cable and was going to test it with an mp3 so I sent an mp3 to the NAND memory but before it finnished the battery warning light came on and it turned off. Now I assume the batteries are not sufficient to run the unit since I've read about 1000mAh+ batteries being used, I do plan to get an SD card and putting an MP3 on the NAND memory was just a test. What batteries should I be using? Thanks.

2500 mAh at least. There's lots of great information on this site:

http://gpnewbie.com/gp2x/faq.htm

You should definitely read it over, thoroughly. You'll have a much better understanding of your new device after you do. Enjoy!

 

[ductsoup]

Ah thanks, would these be suitable for use with the GP2X?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B...5224046-2276625

and

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B...5224046-2276625

 

[kialzzz]

I have the Uniross Sprint 1 Hour Battery Charger inc 4 x AA 2500 mAh Rechargeable Batteries and the charger does what it says on the tin and the batteries are good too. I'm looking for a new charger now though, one that gives more info about the charging and allows discharge/battery reconditioning/etc.

For £13 it's a bargain though as it's £29.99 in Maplin and Comet (I bought it from Maplin when it was on offer at £19.99).

 

[ductsoup]

Thanks kialzzz, anyone know if the Power Adaptor looks ok?

 

[ruckage]

Thanks kialzzz, anyone know if the Power Adaptor looks ok?

Providing it has the right connector it should be fine. (can't see any info there about what connectors it has) Just make sure you set the polarity correctly.

 

[ductsoup]

Just make sure you set tha polarity correctly.

Yeh I've heard about this Center Negative right?

 

[ruckage]

Just make sure you set tha polarity correctly.

Yeh I've heard about this Center Negative right?

Yeah, that's right. The adaptor I have is a uniross and it works fine. I also have a uniross 90minute charger with 2500mAh batteries and they seem really good.