Sanyo Eneloop AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries - 8 Pack
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Sanyo Eneloop AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries - 8 Pack
Customer Review: Used on a constant basis
Summary: 5 Stars
We have purchased a large quantity of this item, and found the quality and consistency in terms of battery life to be outstanding. They need a heck of a beating to get worn out, and recharging -while it does take more than a few hours (usually we'll pop them in overnight and have them ready for use in the morning- is a snap. For instance, our digital camera would ordinarily drain two AA's after minimal usage; with these, we've increased usage time TENFOLD before the need to refresh the batteries presented itself.
Hence, our investment in batteries has dramatically been reduced, as we no longer need to purchase them anymore. Additional shells to convert them to "D" or "C" sizes may be prudent, and you should expect that if you're using the AA in a D shell, it will drain quicker. But again, the overall upfront expense easily pays for itself after a few recharges. We'd purchased these batteries in varying quantities over two years as needs changed (ex. - introduction of a new baby and multiple battery-operated toys); the ones bought two years ago still retain their charge as good as they did upon purchase. Keep them properly stored, and they'll work fine for you.
Customer Review: Good batteries
Summary: 5 Stars
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I primarily use the AA batteries to power several LCD motion sensor lights used as auxiliary under cabinet kitchen lights. For this function they perform perfectly. I've been using them for this purpose for about a month now and still haven't had to recharge them, so I'd say they last a good while between charges.
I also have two of the batteries in my 8-year old Kodak digital camera and they work fine in there, as well. I don't use the camera that often anymore, but the AAs have been in there for several months, now, and the camera stills fires up when I turn it on. Response time between pictures is as fast at it ever was be it other rechargables, alkaline, or platinum AAs.
I am very satisfied with the performance of these batteries and will buy more, as needed. Recommended.
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Customer Review: So much better than regular rechargeables
Summary: 5 Stars
These 2100 mAh rechargeables are better than 2700 ones - Why - because the regular but higher capacity ones lose charge so quickly, within 10 days they have less charge left in them than the "eneloop" type.
I had some doubts how they would perform in the real world - in particular, their peak current capability (which will determine how well they actually work in a digital camera). Turns out - they do better than the regular ones. While my 1600 mAh panasonics gave approx 40 - 50 shots consistently, the same digital camera now gives me approx 100 shots with these eneloops. Suddenly my mom's camera which "ate up battery very quickly" - has become a "great camera" from the battery change. If she's happy, so am I. Incidentally - the amazon price is also very good - you can also try getting the ones with a charger - this eneloop charger charges batteries INDIVIDUALLY. This is critical - no matter which charger you buy - get ones that charge batteries individually and not in pairs. Also remember to always mark your batteries, so you don't mix up charged and discharged batteries when charging them. I've found this to be a common problem with many users.
Customer Review: Best rechargeable AAs
Summary: 5 Stars
Over the past few years, I have tried a lot of rechargeable AA batteries. The eneloop ares my favorites by far. I have even tried other brands of slow discharge types, and found them to run out of "juice" faster, despite similar mAh ratings. My only theory is that Sanyo has figured out better than their competitors how to create a battery that discharges more slowly when not in use. The mAh rating of these batteries is confirmed by my LaCrosse charger at around 2.0.
I knocked the Durability score one star only because these batteries seem to last the longest straight out of the package. After their first charge, they seem to require charging a little sooner. Still, they are better than what I have observed with other rechargeable batteries. They are a little more expensive than many other brands, but because they last so long each charge, and come back again and again, they are actually an excellent value. Plus, I'm glad to be doing my small part to help the environment by reducing my battery waste (which would otherwise be significant, considering all the toys and Wii remotes used by my 3 kids!)
Customer Review: Great batteries, great price
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought a total of 7 8packs and am very happy.
NiMH batteries are great in that they hold more total energy than an alkaline cell, and they can be recharged many times with out memory affects. The traditional drawbacks of NiMH is that their voltage is 1.2V as apposed to 1.5, and that they "self disscharge" which means that they go dead on their own.
Hybrid NiMH like these eneloops and the Hybrio cells solve the self disscharge issue. The total stored power in the cell is less than a traditional NiMH (hybird=2AH while traditional NiMH=2.7AH, and alkaline typically has about 1.5AH) but for high drain devices like a digital camera, these are absolutely the BEST.
In my digital camera, which takes AAs, hybrid NiMH are the only ones that work. Alkaline cannot keep up with the load, and traditional NiMH are dead after a week. These Eneloops last for months.
If you are some one that wants to try rechargeable batteries, I would reccomend paying the extra money and getting hybrids like these. They are much more functional than the other NiMH, and the price listed here is very low.