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"OG" <owen@gwynnefamily.org.uk> wrote in message 
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> "john hamiliton" <bluestarx@mail.invalid> wrote in message 
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>> My pocket sized DAB radio eats AAA size batteries like there is no 
>> tomorrow.
>>
>> Maplin are selling so called 'Hybrid' rechargable AAA 800 mAh at four for 
>> �10.99.  Whilst Argos are selling four 'ordinary rechargable' AAA 850 mAh 
>> at �5.99  (and 1000 mAh AAA at �14.99, which seems a big jump in 
>> proportional price for another 150 mAh ? )
>>
>> In this DAB radio situation, would so called *Hybrids* be of any extra 
>> advantage, considering they are practically twice the price of Argos?
>>
>> Grateful for any advice on the latest state of play with these 
>> rechargable batteries, and any info on where best to buy them from. 
>> Thanks.
>
> Hybrids are better than ordinary NiMH batteries because they provide a 
> slightly higher voltage for longer. As it's usually the drop off in 
> voltage that triggers the 'low battery' warning you may well find that a 
> 850mAh hybrid will be significantly better than a 1000mAh ordinary one, at 
> least that's what I've found with my digital camera.

Hybrids have slightly less capacity than regular NiMH batteries but lower 
self-discharge rate and hence longer shelf life.  For a DAB radio that's not 
used infrequently, I'd be inclined to use regular cells.