Battery Question - Camera for Teenager

"DerbyDad03" wrote in message
...
I won't cloud the issue by telling you fine folks what cameras/
features I am looking because I want to restrict the discussion to
batteries, specifically Lithium Ion packs vs. AA.

I am looking for a camera for my 16 YO daughter. We need to get her a
camera before she goes on a week long vacation.

She found a slim-profile camera that she likes which uses a Lithium
Ion pack that must be recharged by placing the camera in it's base and
plugging the base into a wall outlet. There is no option to simply
drop a couple of AA batteries into it.

We discussed the need to charge this camera at every opportunity to
ensure that it is ready for use whenever she needs it. At a minimum
that means taking the base and cords with her on vacation and to
sleepovers, etc. When it's dead, you can't just run into a store and
get some batteries.

Am I being overly cautious by thinking we should limit our choices to
those that use (eat?) AA batteries, especially for a 16YO?

Thanks!

My 16 YO daughter's camera uses AA's and there have been times when our P&S
with the rechargeable Li Ion is out of puff and her's is still going because
she carries a few spare set of batteries in her handbag, It takes 30 seconds
to replace the AA's or several hours to recharge the Li Ion's.
If I was to buy another P&S it would be AA powered just for that reason, and
now that there are rechargeable Eneloop batteries specifically designed for
camera's the choice is even easier.
It's a case of balancing the cost of a spare Li Ion (that also has to be
kept charged) so you don't miss a shot, or buying a handful of AA's

--
"Calling Atheism a religion is like calling bald a hair color."
Don Hirschberg