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lgbalfa · Dec 13, 2007, 10:59 PM

time for new batteries - any recommendations? i currently use 2400 NI-MH and im not too happy with them as they drain pretty quick.

what can i switch to?

will these work well?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...link:middle:us

any recommendations will be greatly appreciated.

thanks.

ishino · Dec 13, 2007, 11:16 PM

if you are located in the us, circuitcity.com has a good deal on eneloops right now. $14.96 for an 8 pack, best price i have found. order online, pickup in store.

lgbalfa · Dec 14, 2007, 12:17 AM

thanks i will check it out

Wingman · Dec 14, 2007, 6:40 AM

I used to use rechargeables, but for the past 6 months have been using the CR3V's and have been pleasantly surprised at the life. I change batteries about once every 3 months (based on my light to moderate use). They are about $10 a piece; however, when ever Walgreen's has a special I load up on several packages at $10 per set of 2. I have nothing against the rechargeables; I just seem to prefer the CRV3's.

Jay

robar · Dec 14, 2007, 10:59 AM

ckTHESE out.
haven't used anything else since getting them. chearper than eneloops. full charge= 1200 shots

roy

ishino · Dec 14, 2007, 1:40 PM

cheapest i have seen for the rayovac hybridshave been $8.97 for a 4-pack at wal-mart. roy, do you know of a cheaper source?

the price at circuitcity.com for the eneloops for an 8-pack is $14.96, or $7.48 for 4 batteries.

the rayovac hybrids, duracell precharged, and eneloops are all the same battery type, so any of those will do. which ever you can find at the lowest cost.

DMJJR · Dec 14, 2007, 4:15 PM

Just bought an eight pack of Eneloops at CC for $17.99. My Eveready's would only hold a charge for three days. So far still on the first four.

robar · Dec 14, 2007, 5:24 PM

i use to be so worried about batteries before i switched and now i'll go out without a backup set. the set i used in my fuji s7000 that my wife uses went 7 months before it needed a recharge.. what a concept...
looks like a really good price at CC. i'd go get a set but the 4 sets i've got give me plenty peace of mind.. another concept..

roy

bilybianca · Dec 15, 2007, 4:06 AM

Anyone knows if these are available in Europe? Can't find them!

Kjell

Monza76 · Dec 15, 2007, 9:57 AM

I have gotten good results from 2650mAh Duracell NiMH (2500mAh Energizers were toast after about a year of use). I will look out for the Rayovac Hybrids, they sound like a good choice.

Ira

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Dec 13, 2007, 10:59 PM	#1
lgbalfa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 125	time for new batteries - any recommendations? i currently use 2400 NI-MH and im not too happy with them as they drain pretty quick. what can i switch to? will these work well? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...link:middle:us any recommendations will be greatly appreciated. thanks.

Dec 13, 2007, 11:16 PM	#2
ishino Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 661	if you are located in the us, circuitcity.com has a good deal on eneloops right now. $14.96 for an 8 pack, best price i have found. order online, pickup in store.

Dec 14, 2007, 12:17 AM	#3
lgbalfa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New York, NY Posts: 125	thanks i will check it out

Dec 14, 2007, 6:40 AM	#4
Wingman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hebron, Kentucky (northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati):KCVG Posts: 4,355	I used to use rechargeables, but for the past 6 months have been using the CR3V's and have been pleasantly surprised at the life. I change batteries about once every 3 months (based on my light to moderate use). They are about $10 a piece; however, when ever Walgreen's has a special I load up on several packages at $10 per set of 2. I have nothing against the rechargeables; I just seem to prefer the CRV3's. Jay

Dec 14, 2007, 10:59 AM	#5
robar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: D/FW area Texas Posts: 7,590	ckTHESE out. haven't used anything else since getting them. chearper than eneloops. full charge= 1200 shots roy

Dec 14, 2007, 1:40 PM	#6
ishino Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 661	cheapest i have seen for the rayovac hybridshave been $8.97 for a 4-pack at wal-mart. roy, do you know of a cheaper source? the price at circuitcity.com for the eneloops for an 8-pack is $14.96, or $7.48 for 4 batteries. the rayovac hybrids, duracell precharged, and eneloops are all the same battery type, so any of those will do. which ever you can find at the lowest cost.

Dec 14, 2007, 4:15 PM	#7
DMJJR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 953	Just bought an eight pack of Eneloops at CC for $17.99. My Eveready's would only hold a charge for three days. So far still on the first four.

Dec 14, 2007, 5:24 PM	#8
robar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: D/FW area Texas Posts: 7,590	i use to be so worried about batteries before i switched and now i'll go out without a backup set. the set i used in my fuji s7000 that my wife uses went 7 months before it needed a recharge.. what a concept... looks like a really good price at CC. i'd go get a set but the 4 sets i've got give me plenty peace of mind.. another concept.. roy

Dec 15, 2007, 4:06 AM	#9
bilybianca Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Hassleholm, Sweden Posts: 3,457	Anyone knows if these are available in Europe? Can't find them! Kjell

Dec 15, 2007, 9:57 AM	#10
Monza76 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,154	I have gotten good results from 2650mAh Duracell NiMH (2500mAh Energizers were toast after about a year of use). I will look out for the Rayovac Hybrids, they sound like a good choice. Ira