Rayovak IC-3 NEVER buy alks again!!!!!

inveterate

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Rayovak IC-3 batteries charges in 15 min w/special charger, or a tad bit longer in regular charger, Either way, that is a whole lot less than most 8hr chargers, no matter what mah!!

Just learned bout them today,, i don't care if this isn't news, i'm excited.

Calculations,, Alkalines 10 packs run for $ 3-5 on sale.. Each IC-3 is good for 1000 recharges,, Even if they completely LIE and it turns out they're only HALF as durable

500 recharges = 500 regular alkalines

the IC-3 charger comes with 4 IC-3s 4 * 500 = 2000 = 2000 alkalines

2000 alka / 10pack = 200 * 5 bux = 1000 bux

Charger + 4 IC-3 Batteries "40bux"

Saves YOU approx 950 bux assuming they lie about it's actual durability...

although if they did last 1000 recharges,, which is possible,, it'd save you $1900

IT"S LIKE FREE MONEY




Links to buy!

4 AAA 2000mah $12.99

8 AAA 800mah $ 27.68

4 position Charger ,,Charges 4x AA/AAA simultaneously $39.27

U need the special charger to charge in 15 mins, but u can put the batteries in any charger, it just takes a little bit longer.

ALSO check out 15 min NiMHchargers:
They heat up batteries more and most likely reduce possible cycles, but they are slightly cheaper to get started with. They do work with all NiMHbatteries unlike the IC-3s, BUT once again the 15min charge time is only guareenteed on specific batteries.

Sony 15min charger, comes with 4 AA NiMH batteries

Energizer 15 minute charger, comes with 4 NiMH Batteries
 

ThisIsMatt

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You can get duracell nimh's with higher mah for cheaper, and much cheaper charger. So they take more like an hour to charge...big deal :p
 

Howard

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On the subject of chargers, I've put Rayovac's 15-minute charging technology to the test, with mixed results. The Rayovac 2000 mAh cells appear to be of very good quality, testing higher than many 2100 mAh units when put through the standard Imaging Resource charging protocol. And the 15-minute Rayovac charger does indeed complete its charging cycle in 15 minutes, without detonating the batteries. The only catch is that after a 15 minute charge cycle, the cells have only reached about 85% of their maximum capacity. (They do continue to drift up if left in the charger overnight, but the Rayovac charger never "tops them off" as completely as my DC trickle-charging protocol does. Bottom line, the Rayovac battery/charger combination seems like a good solution if you're in a real hurry, but if you can wait a little bit, a Maha C-204W and Energizer (or Powerex) 2300 mAh cells will give you a whole lot more bang for your buck, and much longer run times in your digicam.

http://www.imaging-resource.com/ACCS/BATTS/BATTS.HTM