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My daughter has a digital camera that uses AA batteries but it drains
them really fast and we are tired of buying them.

Can anyone recommend a brand of rechargable AA batteries?
Concerns I have are
cost of the battery and charger
speed of the recharge cycle
durability of the battery

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> My daughter has a digital camera that uses AA batteries but it drains them
> really fast and we are tired of buying them.
>
> Can anyone recommend a brand of rechargable AA batteries?
> Concerns I have are
> cost of the battery and charger
> speed of the recharge cycle
> durability of the battery
See http://www.gpina.com/consumer/batt [...] /index.htm
PowerBank 1 Hour Charger - GPPB01US180-C4 (I use them, very cool)

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Athough I'd recommend you look for at least 2000 mAh batteries,
especially if you're concerned about battery life. An average set of
alkalines give you ~700-800 mAh (as far as I remember). I don't think
I've seen 1600 mAh batteries for sale anywhere recently - it's old
technology. In the US you can get "Digital" brand at Walmart - I've
used a couple of sets of the 2200 mAh and they've always worked fine.
Get a decent charger, though - there's several good brands. I've heard
that "Powerex" at www.newegg.com is very good. Also check at
www.epinions.com - there are several reviews of chargers and battery
brands.

ECM

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william kossack wrote:
> My daughter has a digital camera that uses AA batteries but it drains
> them really fast and we are tired of buying them.
>
> Can anyone recommend a brand of rechargable AA batteries?
> Concerns I have are
> cost of the battery and charger
> speed of the recharge cycle
> durability of the battery

http://nordicgroup.us/chargers

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I use the 4 cell charger and batteries from Radio Shack, the work fine,
well over 200 pictures.

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william kossack <wskossack@comcast.net> writes:

> My daughter has a digital camera that uses AA batteries but it drains them
> really fast and we are tired of buying them.

Note most digital cameras are not set up to really use alkalines, and often
times go through them in 10-15 pictures.

> Can anyone recommend a brand of rechargable AA batteries?
> Concerns I have are
> cost of the battery and charger
> speed of the recharge cycle
> durability of the battery

Here is a FAQ that talks about rechargable Nimh batteries:
http://www.imaging-resource.com/ACCS/BATTS/BATTS.HTM

Here is a place that sells batteries and chargers:
http://www.thomas-distributing.com/

Note, you should be able to buy a decent set of 4 Nimh's for $8-15 at most big
box stores (Walmart, Sears, Best Buy, CompUSA, etc.). Decent chargers are
usually around $30 or so. You will need to charge your batteries at least
monthly, since the batteries will drain their power even if not being used (ie,
for things like flashlights that sit in a drawer for long periods of time, go
with alkalines or even better lithiums, but for cameras just get into the
habit of recharging the batteries every so often).

--
Michael Meissner
email: mrmnews@the-meissners.org
http://www.the-meissners.org

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"william kossack" <wskossack@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> My daughter has a digital camera that uses AA batteries but it drains
> them really fast and we are tired of buying them.
>
> Can anyone recommend a brand of rechargable AA batteries?
> Concerns I have are
> cost of the battery and charger
> speed of the recharge cycle
> durability of the battery

I realize that the operative word here is 'rechargeable, but have you tried
the AA Lithium (L91) non-rechargeable cells? They seem to last forever, but
are around $1 apiece. I've only seen them at Walmart in the Electronics
department.

John

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Since your IP is spamcast, 'er Comcast.com, I assume you're in the USA.
MAHA batteries and chargers from Thomas-Distributing.com are a good buy and
reliable.

"william kossack" <wskossack@comcast.net> wrote in message
news8udndVCN5shXXLcRVn-3A@comcast.com...
> My daughter has a digital camera that uses AA batteries but it drains them
> really fast and we are tired of buying them.
>
> Can anyone recommend a brand of rechargable AA batteries?
> Concerns I have are
> cost of the battery and charger
> speed of the recharge cycle
> durability of the battery

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william kossack <wskossack@comcast.net> wrote:
> My daughter has a digital camera that uses AA batteries but it drains
> them really fast and we are tired of buying them.
>
> Can anyone recommend a brand of rechargable AA batteries?

The last set I bought for my previous camera were 2300mAh Uniross Ni-MHs
that I bought in a local hardware store. Cheap but effective. (I now use
them in various other devices that need AAs).

pete
--
pete@fenelon.com "there's no room for enigmas in built-up areas"

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I've been using Energizer 2300 mAh batteries that I got in sets of four for
10 bucks at Target. I also got a Rayovac 1 hr charger from Target that
works like a champ and came with a 12 volt car cord too.

Steve

"rhodo chrosite" <rhodochrosite@hot.mail.com> wrote in message
news:1106265046.df1a2e8677af09ffa4268e34f356d1d7@teranews...
> Since your IP is spamcast, 'er Comcast.com, I assume you're in the USA.
> MAHA batteries and chargers from Thomas-Distributing.com are a good buy
> and reliable.
>
>
> "william kossack" <wskossack@comcast.net> wrote in message
> news8udndVCN5shXXLcRVn-3A@comcast.com...
>> My daughter has a digital camera that uses AA batteries but it drains
>> them really fast and we are tired of buying them.
>>
>> Can anyone recommend a brand of rechargable AA batteries?
>> Concerns I have are
>> cost of the battery and charger
>> speed of the recharge cycle
>> durability of the battery
>
>

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Steven M. Scharf wrote:
> william kossack wrote:
>
>> My daughter has a digital camera that uses AA batteries but it drains
>> them really fast and we are tired of buying them.
>>
>> Can anyone recommend a brand of rechargable AA batteries?
>> Concerns I have are
>> cost of the battery and charger
>> speed of the recharge cycle
>> durability of the battery
>
>
> http://nordicgroup.us/chargers
>

Steve continues to update this site and improve the
comparisons. My son bought the 830 Panasonic bundle from
Costco and has had no problem so far.

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"Steve" <sckenney<rmv this>@verizon.net> wrote in news:uzZHd.18278$c%6.9205
@trnddc03:

> I also got a Rayovac 1 hr charger from Target that
> works like a champ and came with a 12 volt car cord too.
>
>
>

I've got one of those (and it seems to work great), but mine didn't come
with a car cord. That could be pretty handy on a road trip.

Bob

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The just under $17 for charger and 4 AA's at Walmart work fine, charge in
less than 3 hours then switches to trickle. They also have a 1 hr charger,
never used it.
Dave Cohen

"ECM" <thedeepabyss@whoever.com> wrote in message
news:1106236857.643368.162450@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
> Athough I'd recommend you look for at least 2000 mAh batteries,
> especially if you're concerned about battery life. An average set of
> alkalines give you ~700-800 mAh (as far as I remember). I don't think
> I've seen 1600 mAh batteries for sale anywhere recently - it's old
> technology. In the US you can get "Digital" brand at Walmart - I've
> used a couple of sets of the 2200 mAh and they've always worked fine.
> Get a decent charger, though - there's several good brands. I've heard
> that "Powerex" at www.newegg.com is very good. Also check at
> www.epinions.com - there are several reviews of chargers and battery
> brands.
>
> ECM
>

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I'm using a fast charger (about 3 hrs) from Walmart that comes with 4 AA's.
It only costs $17 with a car cord and ac adapter and works fine.
Dave Cohen
"George E. Cawthon" <GeorgeC-Boise@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:Lz_Hd.8265$8u5.1292@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...
> Steven M. Scharf wrote:
>> william kossack wrote:
>>
>>> My daughter has a digital camera that uses AA batteries but it drains
>>> them really fast and we are tired of buying them.
>>>
>>> Can anyone recommend a brand of rechargable AA batteries?
>>> Concerns I have are
>>> cost of the battery and charger
>>> speed of the recharge cycle
>>> durability of the battery
>>
>>
>> http://nordicgroup.us/chargers
>>
>
> Steve continues to update this site and improve the comparisons. My son
> bought the 830 Panasonic bundle from Costco and has had no problem so far.

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If ya'll have a lot of AA and AAA battery powered devices this place might
save you some money.
http://www.all-battery.com/index.a [...] Category=3
Or here:
http://www.thomas-distributing.com/

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"rhodo chrosite" <rhodochrosite@hot.mail.com> wrote in
news:1106265046.df1a2e8677af09ffa4268e34f356d1d7@teranews:

> Since your IP is spamcast, 'er Comcast.com, I assume you're in the
> USA. MAHA batteries and chargers from Thomas-Distributing.com are a
> good buy and reliable.

yeah .. I have an older maha charger(MH-C204F) and some powerex batteries
... 2 sets of 1500s and a new Christmas present of 2 sets of 2300's ......

I use my camera every day for hobby shots and leave my camera in the cold
car once in a while ...... I ran out of juice a couple times with the 2
sets of 1500's ......... no way to run out now with 4 sets ..... I shot a
good 60-70 with flash at Christmas dinner with folks passing around the
camera to 'see' before having to change ........

I can't really compare this to any other battery/charger setups because I
haven't needed to change ......... but it's been fine

IMO ..... Thomas-Distributing.com is a safe place to shop like the other
poster said .. and a good deal.

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