Post date: 16-Aug-2012 18:09:29
The devices are now all charged from 5v supplies through the 2.1mm DC socket on the device case.
A special USB charging cable terminated in 2.1mm plug is now supplied free with each device.
Which means that the internal battery charger can be charged via a spare USB port, via an external 5V supply.
My attention has also been drawn to this option - a $29 external battery from Aldi which is a universal charger for many devices - a Traveler MPP 7400