Got myself a battery base for the Show

[strayfish]

Looks like a handbag (ok, purse) but hey - untethered! Made by the same company (Smatree) that makes the bases for the Echo and Dot, both of which mean my devices can be tootled around the house as required. It makes me happier than such a thing should

[Laurel]

Looks pretty nifty when I checked them out.

[strayfish]

It is, just reminds me of the little square bags with stiff handles everybody’s Nan had at one time perched on their knee!

[Laurel]

It is, just reminds me of the little square bags with stiff handles everybody’s Nan had at one time perched on their knee!

Very retro lol.

[strayfish]

Just needs a couple of applique plastic daisies for the front 

[Laurel]

Just needs a couple of applique plastic daisies for the front 

Lots of those on Amazon lol.  I love doing kooky things like putting retro stickers on suitcases etc. We have 2 Echo Shows and I love them because of their retro look.  Hubby just bought a third Echo Show on Prime Day. I think I will have to get a battery base too.

[strayfish]

Then you can carry it round like you're Jean Shrimpton. Just don't pick it up and head off shopping with it; that girl's giving up none of her cash for anyone!

[renegade600]

so, how long does the battery last?

[strayfish]

It says up to 8 hours but I haven't tested that yet. The ones I have for the Echo and Dot say 4 hours but go 8-9 regularly.

[renegade600]

It says up to 8 hours but I haven't tested that yet. The ones I have for the Echo and Dot say 4 hours but go 8-9 regularly.

was wanting real time info  :-)  never can go by what they say. 

[strayfish]

Barely had it long enough for that, but the other two out-perform the manufacturer’s estimates which may or may not be a guide.

[strayfish]

Ok, after two trials (the second after I made absolutely sure it was fully charged) it ran about four hours playing a radio station. I'll see what it does if it's just sitting on standby which may be where the estimate of eight hours comes from. The other two, albeit not having to support a screen, go well beyond their estimated four hours.