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Article #40Re: Rechargable batteries and information
From: nospam
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:01
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:01
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On Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:50:35 +0100 "john hamiliton" <bluestarx@mail.invalid> wrote: > 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. > Hybrids are only really useful in devices that have a very low power requirement or aren't used for long periods, as they retain charge better than conventional NiMH. ISTR Lidl was pretty cheap for no-name NiMH last time I looked.
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