New Rechargeable batteries: Eneloop
Posted: Nov 3, 2005 8:46 am
No idea how much they cost or if they are even available yet, but they look somewhat interesting. I like that they hold a charge better than normal NiMH batteries. LINK
The rechargeable batteries of the future have arrived
Sanyo has announced their ENELOOP batteries yesterday. These rechargeable AA and AAA Nickel Metal Hybrid batteries have as main characteristics:
1) they are ready to use as they are already charged. Sanyo seems to have solved the "Self-Discharge" problem (a rechargeable battery discharges slowly when it's not being used).
2) the batteries are "eco-friendly" and can be recycled.
3) the battery life is greater than a Dry Cell type of battery. Sanyo did some tests and they say that you can take 4.4 times more pictures with their batteries than with a normal Dry Cell battery. They can be recharged more than 1000 times too before they start losing their initial capacity.
The rechargeable batteries of the future have arrived
Sanyo has announced their ENELOOP batteries yesterday. These rechargeable AA and AAA Nickel Metal Hybrid batteries have as main characteristics:
1) they are ready to use as they are already charged. Sanyo seems to have solved the "Self-Discharge" problem (a rechargeable battery discharges slowly when it's not being used).
2) the batteries are "eco-friendly" and can be recycled.
3) the battery life is greater than a Dry Cell type of battery. Sanyo did some tests and they say that you can take 4.4 times more pictures with their batteries than with a normal Dry Cell battery. They can be recharged more than 1000 times too before they start losing their initial capacity.