 This is how batteries should be made! |
| Review Date: April 8, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Nuknuk, Springfield, VA United States |
Pros:
-For a rechargeable battery, these batteries does not need to be charged before you use it for the first time; right from the packaging into your gadgets.
-They last a long time.
-Does not need special charger. You can use your existing NiMh charger.
Cons:
-You can confuse them with regular Duracells and mistakenly thrown away after losing charge.
-This later technology is still expensive.
I also like Eneloops by Sanyo. But they are not easily available at your local stores. |
Nice Batteries
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| Review Date: January 17, 2009 |
| Reviewer: topper, |
I have been using these for a few months in my camera, Logitech Harmony remote, and in my Wii remotes and they have been great.
However, I was looking at batteries at Walmart today and noticed their new stock of Duracell Precharged batteries are being made in China and no longer have a white cap. They shoved the Japan made white cap batteries to the back of the shelf. This makes me think they are no longer Eneloops. I am a little nervous to buy another set of these as the only reason to make that switch in my opinion is to save money yet charge the consumer the same. This usually leads to an inferior product. The originals I have are made in Japan.
Anyway, maybe the battery review guru of Amazon will do a little comparison test of these new China made precharged batteries vs the Japan made batteries that seemed awfully similar to the Eneloops. I really hope the new version stands up to the old. |
The only real replacement for alkalines
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| Review Date: August 28, 2008 |
| Reviewer: Jeffrey J. Dunn, Mountain View, CA USA |
This is a great battery. It has total power similar to a good alkaline battery, and holds its charge for a year. Duracell calls them "pre-charged rechargeables," and they are often called "Ultra Low Self-Discharge (ULSD)" rechargeables.
It's the only rechargeable battery that works for "long-duration" uses, such as remote controls, thermostats, and other places where batteries have low drain for long periods of time. I've been buying and using these batteries for nearly a year now, with excellent results. I keep a spare set in my gym bag for my headlamp and GPS, and they always have power after sitting unused for months. That's unlike other rechargeables which have invariably self-discharged by the time I need them.
The rule of thumb that I have heard and believe, is that if a battery is going to be stored or in use for over a month, ULSD rechargeables have more usable power than traditional rechargeables. Over the course of a month, a standard rechargeable loses at least 1/3 of its total power to self-discharge. These batteries potentially have fewer charge/discharge cycles before they start to degrade, but they need fewer charges because they don't self-discharge. Overall, it's a win for all my uses.
I'll be buying these exclusively for the foreseeable future. |
Every Wireless Gamer's Dream
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| Review Date: May 28, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Chad Pfeil, Haverhill, MA US |
Anyone that uses a wireless controller with their console of choice will certainly tell you that rechargeable batteries are a must. They simply eat up disposable batteries at a rate that would quickly put anyone in the poor house. While some gamers may opt for console branded chargers, it seems smart to invest in a system like Duracell's that you can use in other devices as well.
I have been using Duracell's rechargeable NiMH AA batteries with my wireless controllers for well over a year and have been delighted with them. They recharge quickly and hold enough power to operate both of my controllers for well over 20 hours of actual gaming. Once a pair discharges, I swap them out with another. Using this method, I have never run into an instance where I didn't have a fully charged set at the ready.
These batteries work so well that I decided to also use them in all my remote controls. Despite heavy daily usage, I haven't had one run out of power in over a year. These are certainly rechargeable batteries that any gamer can trust. |
Awesome Batteries
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| Review Date: March 6, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Rob Engers, Chicago, IL USA |
These things are quality. I use them mostly for my Xbox 360 / Wii controllers, and I've found that they last longer than fresh alkaline duracells. Definitely a smart buy, since they only cost a few times more than alkalines.
I recommend getting the "smart" charger for these. There's two of them, the smart and the dumb. The dumb just gives anything you put in it 6 hours of juice, regardless of if its low or not. The smart one lets you put in any combo of batteries (AA or AAA) and it gives each one only what it needs. This extends the life of the batteries significantly. |
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