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I want engadget to stop making fun of my mom. I take this site and my commenting very seriously.]]>Aug 8th 2008 6:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/
The Rayovac's are vastly superior to any rechargeable I have ever used. They work just like the one's in this article, meaning they hold their charge over time. The only problem is they are very hard to find at a physical store and buying online defeats the benefits due to high shipping charges.

I found a small stockpile in Sears and bought all of them. I use them mainly for Nikon strobes. I also use them in my wireless mouse which now does not have to be recharged every month or less, more like 3 months now.]]>Aug 9th 2008 11:30AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 6:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 7:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 7:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/

5700 mAH for the Eneloooop D-cells is good, but not as high as the 10,000 mAH of Tenergy Ni-MH batteries.]]>Aug 8th 2008 7:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/
Have you heard of Juice Batteries? Their D cells are 7000mah. Even better, they have AA batteries that are rechargeable Alkalines (not NiMH), so they are rated at 1.5 volts instead of 1.2 volts. Also, like other Alkalines, they hold their charge when not in use. Just search eBay for them.]]>Aug 8th 2008 11:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/
C and D's mean vast quantities of uice for portable radios and maglites. These type of rarely-used-but-critical-when-you-need-them devices have been stuck with crappy old-tech batteries for a looooong time because traditional NiMh batteries were dead when you got around to using them. I'd almost say C and D's are a better use of this tech than AA's and AAA's.]]>Aug 8th 2008 9:42AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 9:19AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 9:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 10:37AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 6:43AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/
they are going to the moving up ceremony together they will be cute when they are all dressed up in the school gym]]>Aug 8th 2008 9:36AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 6:51AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 10:53AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 6:59AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 7:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 7:07AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 10:46AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 7:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/
'bout time too.

Let's just see how well that statement holds up when these get into the real world.

BTW, maff!
If you do choose to use the AA's in C/D adaptors, I'd expect them to maybe get a little bit hot, and suffer a much reduced lifespan accordingly.]]>Aug 8th 2008 7:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/
Saleperson: Sure which kkkk-kind?


Customer: I would like 2 C batteries please.

Saleperson: ...Then look at them stupid!


Dutch Tourist Customer: Hai do you have D batteries for D vibrators....?]]>Aug 8th 2008 5:53PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 7:31AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 10:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 7:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/
From the actual press release: http://www.sanyo.com/news/2008/08/08-2en.html

This kind of low discharge NiMh have been around for a while but the increase in storage capacity for the C and D should have be highlighted.]]>Aug 8th 2008 7:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 8:18AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/
I hardly see why this is covered not to mention confirming the thinkpad x200 tablet pc twice. I guess in slow times you have to scrap the bottom of the barrel. ]]>Aug 8th 2008 8:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.batteryuniversity.com/parttwo-33.htm]]>Aug 8th 2008 8:39AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 8:50AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 10:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 10:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/
Thanks for the positive review on them JZK!

Scott
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You can buy "real" Cs and Ds for realistic power.]]>Aug 8th 2008 5:12PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 1:09PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/adaptors just like putting an adaptor on a alkaline AA. just makes it so you can use it at all, nothings free;)
if something uses D's, it probably needs real d.]]>Aug 8th 2008 1:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 8th 2008 7:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/Aug 9th 2008 1:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/
I've been steadily replacing all my batteries with these hybrids...The difference between them and the energizers is simply incredible...especially in my digital camera and my xbox360 controllers.

Anyway, they've been out for a long time...so I don't get the excitement about the eneloops. C'mon Engadget, you're supposed to be cutting edge.]]>Aug 8th 2008 7:54PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/http://www.engadget.com/2008/08/08/eneloop-batteries-get-c-and-d-sized-still-not-bigger-than-yo-ma/-------
1) They maintain most of their charge better than other Ni-MH, but they also have less mAH than other Ni-MH to start with. ie. Eneloop AAs come with 2000mAH, while other non-Eneloop (including Sanyo's own other ranges) often come with 2500mAH+ capacity.

2) The charge they lose is dependent on temperature. The higher the temp gets the more they self-discharge, so higher heat environments will discharge them more. I found them to discharge more than what they Sanyo claim, even under their tested temps, though still better than non-Eneloops.

3) The other great advantage is these batteries have no problem working in the cold, unlike regular Ni-MH. Their claim of "up to" 1,000 charges is just that: UP TO. It doesn't speak a thing about remaining capacity at that lifetime. Mostly hype, I would expect.

Ever since they released their Eneloops I wondered when they would release their own C and D cells along with charger. Good to see they have, though it's still not on their Eneloop site.
http://www.eneloop.info
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I hope this isn't correct, I'm waiting to buy a mondo AAA, AA, C, and D mega pack from Costco or Amazon.]]>Sep 18th 2008 7:02PM