Rayovac Rechargeable Hybrid Batteries, AAA-size, 4-count Carded Pack (Pack of 2)
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Customer Reviews of Rayovac Rechargeable Hybrid Batteries, AAA-size, 4-count Carded Pack (Pack of 2)
Customer Review: Cheaper option for low discharge batteries
Summary: 4 Stars
These are the new breed of Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. Now you can use them for your TV remotes, clocks, etc. where you need longer shelf lives. One of the reasons why NiMh batteries have become so popular was the proliferation of digital cameras. But for those casual shooters, who sometimes leave there batteries in the cameras and 3 months after pick it up for another special occasion; they often found it as a surprise that their batteries are depleted. Well, with these new batteries, it is no longer the case.
Pros:
+ Low discharge. Ordinary NiMh batteries discharges even just sitting on the shelf.
+ Works with your existing NiMh battery chargers.
+ Conventional size and dimension. I had other batteries that I have to use a screwdriver to remove from my camera because it is bulkier than other "AAA's".
+ Cheapest price as compared to other named brands (Eneloops, Duracell)
Cons:
- More expensive than ordinary NiMh
Customer Review: not the same model
Summary: 4 Stars
The picture and the words here say Rayovac Hybrid rechargeable batteries. Ordered that and received the Rayovac Platinum batteries. Its the newer version and questionable as to whether it is better or not. Just so you know if you decide to buy this itemCustomer Review: Made in China
Summary: 4 Stars
I got the ones made in China (black) as opposed to the ones made in Japan (white), so I am a little bummed about that. I haven't had them long enough to comment on how long they hold a charge.Customer Review: Extremely bad
Summary: 2 Stars
I started using rechargeable batteries some years ago when I was at a Radio Shack store. I saw them and I liked the idea. I bought some Radio Shack-branded AAA batteries and a whooping "fast" charger that took only 16 hours to charge! Hehe, I know I know! It was fast at the time. :-) Later I got a faster Radio Shack charger, that does the job in around 4 hours, and it is my current charger.
My collection of electronics grew, some AAA batteries died, and I was in need of more batteries. I saw this exact Rayovac product in the supermarket, and cheaper than Radio Shack's batteries, and decided to buy it. It doesn't last. The first time I charged them, they lasted half the time in my mini Microsoft mouse, and the second time they lasted half of that, bringing it to 1/4 of Radio Shack's time. By the third time I charged them and loaded them into my mini mouse, they lasted some 30 minutes. Just to make sure I did not remove them before they were charged, I charged them again, overseeing the process occasionally. Tested again. Guess what? They can't even start moving the mouse. As if they were already discharged.
After the experience, I took the time to drive to Radio Shack, and once again I bought their brand. Now I'm facing the dilemma of buying a digital camera, and I think I'll get the Canon SX10 IS, so I need AA batteries. I am browsing for rechargeable batteries with high capacity now because Radio Shack's, although good so far, are only 2100 mAh, and experience tells me it is not enough for this device. This is how I found this product, and decided to warn people about it.
Customer Review: a waste of money
Summary: 2 Stars
these sounded good and so i ordered them. they don't hold much of a charge and die quickly so i'm wondering if they are too old and sat around too long? eneloop has been the best so far but radio shack and energizer batteries perform better than these. i would not buy them again.