The rechargeable vs disposable batteries saga continues. While the concept of not creating battery waste by having to dispose of them is good. Sometimes convenience is an issue. For example: Many people like to travel or spend time camping where there is no option to charge batteries. What should they do? This has come up on the cochlear implant group too. My brand of CI processor has the option of using rechargeables but also provides a 'battery cage' that looks like the rechargeable battery but is actually a piece that holds disposable batteries. It has come in very handy for me many times. Of course, the CI processor's rechargeables are removed from the processor to be recharged. They are not all one piece. That makes the battery cage holder an option.

Again, I like the idea of rechargeable batteries. However, I sometimes find it burdensome to have to haul chargers for different devices when spending a weekend away from home. CI, hearing aid, cell phone, etc. all require charging devices, cords, etc. It's a way of life I guess, but just saying it can be a bit challenging to find enough plugs at a campground, hotel or relative's home to plug it all in! Especially when the person you travel with has a lot of the same 'stuff'!

The biggie with hearing devices is having to give them up for repair when needed. Trying to manage for a couple weeks without would be difficult.