Re: Using rechargeable batteries?

Longden C. Loo (lloo@world.nad.northrop.com)
Tue, 7 Feb 95 22:33 PST

I've been getting likewise good performance out of standard AA alkalines
but wondered if anyone out there has tried the new Energizer AA
lithiums sold at camera shops. Their performance, at least for
cameras is reputed to be better than standard. Cost is higher too.

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Longden C. Loo lloo@world.nad.northrop.com
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On Tue, 7 Feb 1995, Scott Friedman wrote:

> The recommendation to use alkaline batteries is because rechargeables,
> typically NiCads, have poor voltage stability as they discharge. Other types
> of rechargeables may have better voltage performance.
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> I have had my Zoomer since the beginning of November, and I am only on my
> third set of batteries. That includes the initial set which I threw away as
> soon as I figured out they had been in there a year. To me, the potential for
> problems with rechargeables wasn't worth it.
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> On Mon, 6 Feb 95 12:23 PST Domingo Chang wrote:
> > Howdy,
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> > Is anyone out there using rechargeable AA batteries in their zoomer? If so,
> is
> > performance OK?
> > I bought some when I first bought my zoomer and now I find in the manual that
> > they don't recommend using rechargeables! Frankly I don't see the harm but
> > would welcome any input out there.
> >
> > dom
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