I think - at least for starters - the AA Lithiums seem a good way to go, at least based on comments here. Inexpensive, no maintenance, ubiquitous, reasonably good life. After using them for a while a change may be indicated, but certainly while learning the DS I'd want to keep other aspects of its use simple and uncomplicated.
Shel > [Original Message] > From: George Sinos > I have to throw my vote in with the Lithium AAs. On the D, I'm > getting about 1000-1200 shots per set of four. A 4-pack is $9.99 at > target. The CR-V3's perform better but are as much as twice the > price.

