sounds to me like since they can hold their charge why even bother with traditional non-rechargeable batteries when these new rechargeable ones have all the same characteristics + the rechargeable bit.
This is 'battery technology of the future' in only the strictest sense. Very near future, that is -- it's a slight, incremental improvement. NiMH self-discharge hasn't really been a big deal for me, and the capacity isn't much greater. I like that the battery can sustain a higher discharge rate for longer, but it sounds like for more normal discharge rates this battery's capacity will be similar to other batteries.These AA's are rated at 2000 mAh, but there are 1800 mAh cells on the market now.So this is nice and all, but I don't like the headline. Good thing Sanyo didn't create that headline, a random digg user did, or else I'd respect Sanyo less.
I agree that NiMH rechrgeables are the wave of the future, but Sanyo Eneloops are way overpriced. Vapextech is a much more affordable alternative if you're looking for an affordable NiMH brand.
nrbelexNov 2, 2005
And also, <a class="user" href="http://www.sanyo.co.jp/koho/hypertext4-eng/0511/1101-2e.html">http://www.sanyo.co.jp/koho/hypertext4-eng/0511/1101-2e.html</a>
rjespoNov 2, 2005
We're at NOW, now. - When will 'then' be NOW?Soon ...
sgtkillmoreNov 2, 2005
sounds to me like since they can hold their charge why even bother with traditional non-rechargeable batteries when these new rechargeable ones have all the same characteristics + the rechargeable bit.
mspencer712Nov 2, 2005
This is 'battery technology of the future' in only the strictest sense. Very near future, that is -- it's a slight, incremental improvement. NiMH self-discharge hasn't really been a big deal for me, and the capacity isn't much greater. I like that the battery can sustain a higher discharge rate for longer, but it sounds like for more normal discharge rates this battery's capacity will be similar to other batteries.These AA's are rated at 2000 mAh, but there are 1800 mAh cells on the market now.So this is nice and all, but I don't like the headline. Good thing Sanyo didn't create that headline, a random digg user did, or else I'd respect Sanyo less.
dukeblueNov 2, 2005
What? No "Women of the world rejoice!" comment?
mongooseNov 3, 2005
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm............
Closed AccountNov 4, 2005
I want them now! And I'll take a recharger...to go.
electronicsausDec 17, 2009
I agree that NiMH rechrgeables are the wave of the future, but Sanyo Eneloops are way overpriced. Vapextech is a much more affordable alternative if you're looking for an affordable NiMH brand.