Topic: Sanyo 'Eneloop Lite' NiMH batteries article on Engadget

[su6oxone]

http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/08/sanyo-eneloop-lite-ni-mh-rechargeable-batteries-are-cheap-less/



If you're a gadget fan (and let's face it: you are) then there's simply no excuse for using disposable batteries. Environmental concerns aside, rechargeables have advanced such that it just makes economic sense to switch. We've been unapologetic fans of Sanyo's Eneloop series of Ni-MH batteries for years. Hell, we like any modern rechargeable that's sold fully charged and is capable of maintaining that state even after years inside the family junk drawer. Today, Sanyo is announcing its Eneloop lite series scheduled for a June 22nd launch in Japan with a global release set for sometime later. These cells are meant to tempt you by their relatively low, up-front purchase price of ¥780 (about $8.64) for a pair of 1.2V 950mAh AAs or ¥640 ($7.09) for a pair of 1.2V 550mAh AAAs -- each capable of about 2,000 recharges saving you at least $1,000 over their lifetime. They're not going to power your hotshoe flash but they will handle the relatively low to medium power requirements of all the remote controls in your life. Do it.

[fmaderjr]

The regular Eneloops are great and they seem to last a lot longer without developing problems than regular NiMh's with higher capacities. I've used them for 2 years and they are still test out at 2100+ mA in my LaCrosse BC-900 even though only rated at 2000 mA.