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What are the best rechargeable batteries?

So im looking for rechargeable AA and AAA batteries
i want them to last through many cycles and be usable in Electronics, like Wiimotes and Cameras, as well as in flashlights and toys

Ive heard that these
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/trustfire-14500-3-7v-900mah-rechargeable-lithium-batteries-2-pack-19771?r=30088751
are good for toys like nerf guns ( which is what i would use them in as far as toys go ) because they put out more voltage than standard AAs,and can make the darts shoot farther because the motors spin faster inside the toy.

but is that harmful for electronics?
should i be getting different rechargeables for different uses i guess is what im saying

and what brand is good and reliable?
Li-Ion
Ni-CD
Ni-Mh?
i have no idea here
been using the costco brand packs of disposables forever, just though i should go green and eventually save some money

by shadowblue42
asked 4 months ago

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Sanyo Eneloops, or any good variety of the "low self discharge" NiMH batteries + a smart charger.

narfcake
4 months ago

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We nearly always buy Rayovac NiMH batteries. They are easy to find, a little cheaper than the other big battery brands, and we have a good track record with them.

alpayton
4 months ago

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I agree with @narfcake on the eneloops, and here is a charger suggestion: http://www.amazon.com/Crosse-Technology-BC-700-Battery-Charger/dp/B000RSOV50/

The initial expense is completely worth it, IMO, especially if you don't want to discover that the batteries are dead when you need them (or have to be switching the batteries out all the time).

cityonthesea
4 months ago

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@narfcake: And I think Costco carries them. We have lots of the Sanyo rechargeables, they seem to work well.

sfeitler
4 months ago

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Eneloops for sure, you can get 'rebranded' versions too with other manufacturers labels on them, but the same inherent technology.

Great batteries.

hunter306
4 months ago

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Came to make sure Eneloops were mentioned. Leaving happy :)

novastarj
4 months ago

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I, too, can recommend Eneloops--I use the 1500s.

sevvo
2 months ago

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