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Gear / Technical Help => Remote Power => Topic started by: neognosis on February 03, 2005, 03:15:36 PM

Title: Where should I buy RC batteries?
Post by: neognosis on February 03, 2005, 03:15:36 PM

So it's about time to replace the RC battery I've been using (Sharp AD-N55BT) and I'd rather not spend $50 to get another from Sharp.  Found a few good deals online, but as they are significantly cheaper I'm wondering about the quality.  Anyone know of a reputable source for replacements?  Any sources I should avoid?

Some places I've looked:
http://www.teamdigital.net
http://bluetin.com
http://www.minidiscaccess.com
http://batteryspecialists.com
http://www.smallbattery.company.org.uk

Any input is appreciated.  Sorry if this has been asked before, I looked but didn't see any similar threads.

Title: Re: Where should I buy RC batteries?
Post by: John R on February 15, 2005, 11:43:06 PM

what model is it powering?

Title: Re: Where should I buy RC batteries?
Post by: neognosis on February 16, 2005, 09:11:54 AM

MT-180

I went ahead and ordered from that teamdigital site.  $14 for two batteries.  So even if they suck I'm not out too much money.

Title: Re: Where should I buy RC batteries?
Post by: Roamer on February 16, 2005, 09:51:14 AM

http://www.goldmine-elec-products.com/prodinfo.asp?number=G14927&variation=&aitem=4&mitem=6

$3.49 each

Title: Re: Where should I buy RC batteries?
Post by: neognosis on February 16, 2005, 10:44:47 AM

What the hell?  Regular price:  $80.  On sale:  $4.  If mah skoolin' is right that's 95% off....

Can someone explain this racket to me?

Thanks.

Title: Re: Where should I buy RC batteries?
Post by: mirth on February 16, 2005, 11:48:56 AM

now thats a bargain

Title: Re: Where should I buy RC batteries?
Post by: Roamer on February 16, 2005, 12:29:43 PM

The only bad point for myself is that they only take overseas order from $50, but that's not an issue if your in the US. I've seen the deal first at minidisc.org , and so far no one has complained (delivery is fast). And at this price, there's not much to loose.

Title: Re: Where should I buy RC batteries?
Post by: neognosis on May 19, 2005, 01:37:30 PM

Just a follow-up note if anyone cares.  The batteries from http://www.teamdigital.net aren't worth a shit.  They're only good for taping 3, maybe 4 hours.