Link; http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=7490098&Sku=U12-42470
If you took a physics course or do some research, no batteries are better than others. Unless the battery has been shelved and thus been sold to consumers past its shelf life. However the sizing issue is probably a mislabel, and the store should be notified.
You're wrong.
are you kidding me????? you're wrong. go back in your cave.
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Actually he's kind of right. If you compare two Alkaline batteries from different brands then they will last the same, but if you compare an alkaline battery from duracell and compare it to a a Zinc battery then of course the duracell will last longer
Tell that to every single person that has ever bought cheapo batteries and had to replace them within a months time...
Did you pass that physics course?
Is there a good deal on a charger for these? I've been interested in rechargeable batteries, but I don't know which batteries are good. Same goes for the charger.Originally Posted by BW22
$18 for 100 AAs or $19 for 4 good rechargeables (e.g Eneloops) which can be recharged 400-500 times each. Not only that but in high drain applications they last longer... and there arn't going to be 100 of them sitting in a dump somewhere once your finished with them.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8144517&CatId=2585
Also curious. Especially if it's a tiger link since they owe me credit.Originally Posted by butterbisquit
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Is there a good deal on a charger for these? I've been interested in rechargeable batteries, but I don't know which batteries are good. Same goes for the charger.Originally Posted by BW22
$18 for 100 AAs or $19 for 4 good rechargeables (e.g Eneloops) which can be recharged 400-500 times each. Not only that but in high drain applications they last longer... and there arn't going to be 100 of them sitting in a dump somewhere once your finished with them.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8144517&CatId=2585
Does it matter? batteries is pure chemistry, the little chemistry you get in a physics course is not enough. And wouldn't it be quite strange if every battery manufacturer uses the exact same substance in their batteries, with the exact same quality? And why does duracell alone have like 5 different kinds of AAA batteries if they are all the same?
In the battery side of things you get what you pay for. Some names of good low self discharge (wont go flat without use after a few months, often marketed as "Hybrid" ) that spring to mind are:
Thanks for the info on fast chargers. I saw that TD charger, but I don't really wanna risk a rebate with them.Originally Posted by BW22
In the battery side of things you get what you pay for. Some names of good low self discharge (wont go flat without use after a few months, often marketed as "Hybrid" ) that spring to mind are:
Sanyo Eneloop (now owned by Panasonic)
Panasonic Evolta / Infinity (the rechargable version)
Maha Imedion
Rayovac hybrid
Tenergy Centura...
The list goes on, a quick Google search should be able to tell you if what your looking at is any good.
As for chargers I would stay clear of "fast chargers"... unless the battery is designed to be charged in under an hour your probably just destroying any long term performance. Another thing to look for is whether the charger charges each battery in individually (individual channels) and if they stop charging once the battery is full. Many cheaper chargers wont do either of these.
Modern rechargeable AAs like the Eneloops don't have a memory effect so you can stick them on the charger any time, so there is no need for a discharge cycle.
If it was me.. I'd just grab one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Pre-Charged-Rechargeable-Batteries-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B004UAG776/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1398258750&sr=8-7&keywords=Sanyo+charger
As for TigerDirect:
It doesn't get better then free (provided they actually honor the rebate):
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2268414&CatId=2589
Probably not the best but at -$0.01 who's complaining?
The Nitecore i4 is an good charger for the price, bare in mind it also charges Li-ion batteries up to 18650 size (18mm dia by 65mm long.. the ones used inside most laptop batteries and the Tesla E-car). Very nearly bought one a wee while ago but ended up going with an Xtar (dedicated Li-ion charger). Still considering grabbing one for its convenience of doing Li-ion, Ni-MH and Ni-Cd.Originally Posted by butterbisquit
Thanks for the info on fast chargers. I saw that TD charger, but I don't really wanna risk a rebate with them.
What about this one?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005UAI372
This one is supposed to be the best, but is it really worth the extra price?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RSOV50/
I dont. I got tired of wasting money on them. They would either die out extremely early or just stop charging whithin a year with very little use, as in being used in a remote.Originally Posted by Artikbot
I still wonder to this day and age who the hell uses non-rechargeable batteries.
You can buy LSD Ni-MH and Ni-Zn batteries for less than a buck each, they will FAR outpower and outlast a regular alkaline battery, and they'll charge 500+ cycles before you can notice any degrading.
Originally Posted by axizor
I don't mean to revive this thread (only a week old).
A few summers ago I got into RC planes and helicopters. Although the hobby never took off how I wanted (it sure drained my wallet), I can tell you batteries are not all the same.
Internal resistance for one, is a factor.
Actually, Eneloops can be recharged up to 1500 times.Originally Posted by BW22
$18 for 100 AAs or $19 for 4 good rechargeables (e.g Eneloops) which can be recharged 400-500 times each. Not only that but in high drain applications they last longer... and there arn't going to be 100 of them sitting in a dump somewhere once your finished with them.
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8144517&CatId=2585
The BC700 is an excellent smart charger and I highly recommend it (I have two). Use it at the lowest charge rate and your LSD rechargeables will last much, much longer.Originally Posted by butterbisquit
...This one is supposed to be the best, but is it really worth the extra price?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RSOV50/