Remember last time we were discussing batteries, when I mentioned
that the set of Energiser 2500s in my camera were still indicating
full charge, even though they were last charged at the end of July?

Well, I *still* haven't recharged them, and they still show full.
I hink it's safe to say that their self-discharge rate is quite low.


On Wed, Sep 21, 2005 at 07:00:32PM -0400, Herb Chong wrote:
> i've found that cheaper batteries may have the capacity (no way to tell 
> without measuring), but they can have a much higher self-discharge rate and 
> can also last far fewer charge cycles. Radio Shack sells RCRV-3 chargers 
> with a single battery and batteries separately. however i am tempted, 
> having a charger that handles only one battery at a time is a drawback when 
> the camera requires a pair.
> 
> Herb....
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> Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 7:17 AM
> Subject: DS batteries
> 
> 
> >So on my way out there's the battery rack with the 4-pack 2500Mah NiMh for
> >$9.98
> >and a charger for the same price.  So I made the purchase.
> >It takes 8 1/2 hours to fully charge but the DS runs great on 'em.
> >
> >They're worth the look, esp. at about the same price as the 2100Mah units.

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