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[TigerDirect] 100 pack of AA batteries only 17.99

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Certainly better than Harbor Freight. Their AAs aren't even AA sized.
 
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Originally Posted by TheN00bBuilder View Post

Certainly better than Harbor Freight. Their AAs aren't even AA sized.
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.
 
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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.
are you kidding me????? you're wrong. go back in your cave.
 
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are you kidding me????? you're wrong. go back in your cave.
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You're wrong.
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
 
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Originally Posted by River York View Post

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.
Tell that to every single person that has ever bought cheapo batteries and had to replace them within a months time...

Sorry, I'm not just going to take your word for it just because you say you took a physics course. Especially when experience has shown me otherwise.
 
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Originally Posted by River York View Post

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.
Did you pass that physics course?
 
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$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.
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http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8144517&CatId=2585
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.
 
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Originally Posted by BW22 View Post

$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.
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http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=8144517&CatId=2585
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.
Also curious. Especially if it's a tiger link since they owe me credit.
 
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Did you pass that physics course?
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?
 
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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.
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?
 
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Originally Posted by BW22 View Post

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?
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/
 
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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/
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.
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I did consider chucking a link up to the BC-700, very good charger (+lets you see actual capacity and charge state). Probably not worth it if your only charging a few batteries every second month or so but if you go through batteries like nothing else then $30 isn't much in the grand scheme of things.

(side note: First REP!!!
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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.
 
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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.
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.
 
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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.
 
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Originally Posted by axizor View Post

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.
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Yea, I crashed a lot too! Thank god for replacement parts!
 
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Indeed, search for ENELOOP AA batteries, way better than any other AA battery... (for instance... more better brands, but I always use ENELOOP, also in R/C stuff
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ANd the link you provide doesn't even work for me --> acces denied???
 
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Originally Posted by butterbisquit View Post

...This one is supposed to be the best, but is it really worth the extra price?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RSOV50/
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.
 
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