Need opinions on rechargeable batteries and charger

[gorcorps]

http://www.all-battery.com/t6278universalsmartfastchargerwith22-cellpackage8aa8aaa2c2d29v-new.aspx

I'm looking at that and was wondering what everybody thought of the price and quality. I really only need the AAs and 9Vs, but the AAAs can be used in calculators and such. I plan on using the AAs in my 360 controllers so they'll be used pretty consistently without sitting. The 9Vs will be used in my active guitar, so used fairly regularly but could be sitting for a couple weeks at a time.

Anyway I don't really know about this stuff... all I know is that the super quick chargers are terrible. Is there a better deal out there maybe? I'm just looking for a decent charger, 4-8 AAs and some 9Vs. The AAAs are just a bonus and the C and Ds won't be used at all.

 

[idiotekniQues]

from my readings the sanyo eneloops are the best rechargeables out right now - because they hold a charge longer. a LOT longer. i have had a bunch for awhile now and am quite happy.

costco often has a killer deal on these. amazon should have the kit pretty good as well.

 

[pm]

If you are going to be using these rechargeables in things that will use a lot of power (like digital cameras, XBox remotes) and and won't be sitting around a lot (like TV remotes, and flashlights), then those batteries from all-battery.com are pretty good. If you wanted something that would sit around a lot (like an emergency flashlight, or a weatherband radio), then you wouldn't want those batteries and should get something like the Eneloops.

I've purchased a fair bit of stuff from all-battery.com and batteryspace.com. They are both reputable companies who sell cheapish batteries but are generally pretty decent people to deal with. To some extent with rechargeable batteries, you get what you pay for, but for your usage these are a good set to get. If you wanted a set for a boot flash for a digital camera or something where capacity is important, or you wanted ones for emergencies or something like that where longterm charge maintanance is key, then I'd recommend other brands, but for Xbox remotes, these should work great.

Do a google search on coupons, by the way. It's against forum rules for me to post them, but both batteryspace and all-battery have pretty decent coupons out there if you Google them.

 

[deputc26]

Those batteries will only last ~100 cycles, less if you fast charge them, they're pretty crappy. Eneloop cells are the best rechargeables out right now though there are now plenty of other cells that offer low self-discharge (which is a huge problem with most normal ni-mh cells including those you linked, if you leave them unused for a month they'll be at well under 50% SOC) which are very close to equivalent, they are usually marketed under names like "Hybrid," "Hybrio" or "pre-charged" do yourself a favor and get AA eneloops.

You can't get 9v eneloops so for 9v I'd go with Maha but I have much less experience with ni-mh 9v cells so I can't speak with much authority on the matter. Often the applications 9v find themselves in are well-suited to alkalines (I.e. very sporadic use at very low current, they should last more than a year on one charge to justify alkalines).

 

[gorcorps]

If I can get AA eneloops and a semi-decent charger for less than that set than I'll go that way. If they cost too much more than they'll have to wait.

 

[Muadib]

If I can get AA eneloops and a semi-decent charger for less than that set than I'll go that way. If they cost too much more than they'll have to wait.

You can. Target sells these Rayovac Hybrids for $10 http://www.amazon.com/Ray-O-Vac-LD71.../dp/B002UTTDPW

I use a Energizer 15 minute charger with mine that I got at Walmart for about $15 a couple of years ago. Sears also sells them with a charger for about $20 that includes 4AA & 2AAA.

 

[pm]

Those batteries will only last ~100 cycles, less if you fast charge them, they're pretty crappy. Eneloop cells are the best rechargeables out right now though there are now plenty of other cells that offer low self-discharge (which is a huge problem with most normal ni-mh cells including those you linked, if you leave them unused for a month they'll be at well under 50% SOC) which are very close to equivalent, they are usually marketed under names like "Hybrid," "Hybrio" or "pre-charged" do yourself a favor and get AA eneloops.

The NiMH batteries from all-battery last longer than 100 cycles. I have a bunch that I've been using for years - and I fast charge them and then fast discharge them.

I agree with what you wrote - except the 100 cycles bit - Eneloops are better, and these cells will lose a lot if they just sitting around for month or two. But Tenergy is an ok brand for things like game remotes. And the included delta-V charger looks good - on paper anyway.

I have mostly Rayovac Hybrids in our TV remotes and flashlights, and then I have some Tenergy AA's for things like R/C cars and digital cameras. They haven't died on me yet.

 

[Ksyder]

if you can afford this i'd say its the way to go

http://www.amazon.com/Eneloop-PowerP...088652&sr=8-10

edit: didn't see you need 9v also, i guess that wouldn't be the way to go. But i agree, the eneloops are excellent batteries.