Obscure Netac OMD128

[Logistics]

If I recall correctly, I acquired this at a surplus place in my area. I'm trying to figure out what sort of battery it takes. There's a Chinese site that mentions something about 1.2V, but doesn't really explain the battery. I can see it as a USB stick in that it has storage, but the portion, which plays music must be completely, separate internally as it doesn't speak to the computer as a device.

http://detail.zol.com.cn/46/45854/param.shtml

Anyone remember these?

[stj]

Re: Obscure Netac OMD128

i remember a version of those with an lcd.
it should use an AA cell.
try holding down different buttons as you plug it in - btw i think you play mp3's from the memory your seeing and the firmware is on a hidden partition.

[Logistics]

Re: Obscure Netac OMD128

The thing is, the battery compartment is larger than a single cell as if it took a proprietary battery. And why the dual contacts at the bottom? I'll put a cell in a picture for comparison sake, when I get home.

[stj]

Re: Obscure Netac OMD128

are the 2 contacts connected??

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Re: Obscure Netac OMD128

That's a good question! I'll check.

[petehall347]

Re: Obscure Netac OMD128

gumstick battery 1.2V, 550mAh, NiMH 6x17x35mm

[CapLeaker]

Re: Obscure Netac OMD128

i remember a version of those with an lcd.
it should use an AA cell.
try holding down different buttons as you plug it in - btw i think you play mp3's from the memory your seeing and the firmware is on a hidden partition.

i remember them too... mine had a single AA in it. But his is different. Can't see the voltage being more than 1.5v...

[Logistics]

Re: Obscure Netac OMD128

gumstick battery 1.2V, 550mAh, NiMH 6x17x35mm

Ah! That could very well be it. Thank you! I'll order one up and give it a shot. I actually, have a nimh charger, too.