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01-19-2005, 04:24 PM	#1
Homie S Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 277	Rechargable batteries? Alright. So I've been using my dad's old olympus rechargable batteries on my Canon A80 for the past few months, but now he wants them back because he wants them for my mom's new camera, some sort of Sony cybershot. Anyways, I now want to buy a set of rechargable batteries. I would need 4 AA batteries for my A80, does anyone have any suggestions/reccomendations for me to look for? Also, are there any good websites for buying this sort of thing? I will probably order online and all. Thanks in advance.

01-19-2005, 04:34 PM	#2
Gizmo Dreaded Monkey Pirate Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Monkeytown Posts: 401	Homie, I have had excellent results with these Eveready Quick Charge batteries. They are a little on the pricey side, but they recharge in only 15 minutes. __________________ Arrr...JackAxe's wooden leg has termites!!! My Evolution: Pilot Palm Pilot Palm V Clie N760C Treo 650 Centro Last edited by Gizmo : 01-19-2005 at 04:36 PM.

01-21-2005, 03:02 PM	#3
mr nutso I'm freaking out Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Open the can you twit Posts: 62	I have been using Rayovac NiMH (nickel metal hydride batteries) with a Rayovac recharger for my Visor Platinum, wireless mouse, Sony camera, and laser level among other things for about 3 years, and have been very satisfied. The charger takes overnight to insure a full charge, so I have multiple sets of batteries. BTW, my Sony Cybershot came with rechargable NiMH's and a recharger. __________________ "The way I see it, unless we each conform, unless we obey orders, unless we follow our leaders blindly, there is no possible way we can remain free." Major Frank Burns

01-21-2005, 03:43 PM	#4
Cyker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,188	As long as you get some rechargable AAs that are 1800mAh or better then you'll do fine The difference in quality between the expensive and cheap rechargables is not big enough to justify paying a significant extra amount for the 'high quality' ones IMHO.

01-21-2005, 06:10 PM	#5
SamuraiCatJB Need coffee. Need coffee. Platinum Contributor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alamogordo, NM USA Posts: 2,045	the fifteen minute charge leaves the batteries VERY hot, you will need to let them cool another 5 minutes before using them or you will use your charge faster (your batteries function best at room temperature, too cold or too hot and they do not provide as much energy over time). I use the duracell 1 hour charge for most of my stuff. It is similar, though it is hottest at mid charge, then starts lowering the charge as they get near full. This leaves them warm to the touch, but not hot. I used the energizer one once, even have a pair somewhere around here I don't use often. Handy to charge in 15minutes, but let them cool another 5 to 10. __________________ And now, Grandfather, I ask you to bless the White Man. He needs your Wisdom, your guidance. You see, for so long, he has tried to destroy my people, and only feels comfortable when given power. Bless them, show them the peace we understand, teach them humility. For I fear they will someday destroy themselves and their children, As they have done so Mother Earth. I plead, I cry. After all, They are my Brothers.... ~ Prayer ~

01-21-2005, 07:06 PM	#6
JohnKes Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Palo Alto, CA Posts: 147	I heard that Maha's are pretty good: http://www.imaging-resource.com/ACCS/BATTS/BATTS.HTM http://www.thomas-distributing.com/maha.htm __________________ Zodiac2 w/1.5GB SD and TealOS. Last edited by JohnKes : 01-21-2005 at 07:08 PM.

01-21-2005, 09:18 PM	#7
Homie S Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 277	Today I bought the energizer recharagbles. They aren't the ones he has listed above, but they are wall charged and charge in 2 hours. They were cheaper than the 15 minute charger ones; I can wait.

01-21-2005, 09:36 PM	#8
SamuraiCatJB Need coffee. Need coffee. Platinum Contributor Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alamogordo, NM USA Posts: 2,045	how many milliwatt hours? One reason I bought the 1 hour one was because they were 2100. __________________ And now, Grandfather, I ask you to bless the White Man. He needs your Wisdom, your guidance. You see, for so long, he has tried to destroy my people, and only feels comfortable when given power. Bless them, show them the peace we understand, teach them humility. For I fear they will someday destroy themselves and their children, As they have done so Mother Earth. I plead, I cry. After all, They are my Brothers.... ~ Prayer ~

01-21-2005, 10:52 PM	#9
Homie S Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 277	Same with mine. It also came with a car charger.

01-21-2005, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Homie S

Same with mine. It also came with a car charger.

excellent choice then!

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And now, Grandfather, I ask you to bless the White Man. He needs your Wisdom, your guidance. You see, for so long, he has tried to destroy my people, and only feels comfortable when given power. Bless them, show them the peace we understand, teach them humility. For I fear they will someday destroy themselves and their children, As they have done so Mother Earth. I plead, I cry. After all, They are my Brothers.... ~ Prayer ~

01-22-2005, 12:01 AM	#11
Gizmo Dreaded Monkey Pirate Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Monkeytown Posts: 401	Yes, good choice Homie. BTW mine are only 2000 mAh. __________________ Arrr...JackAxe's wooden leg has termites!!! My Evolution: Pilot Palm Pilot Palm V Clie N760C Treo 650 Centro

01-23-2005, 12:47 PM	#12
zackepceo nothing to hide Join Date: May 2003 Location: skyline of numbers Posts: 1,290	That was a very interesting nerdy article. __________________ "No folly is more costly than the folly of intolerant idealism."