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Jefro wrote:
> > > > Jefro > > > > > > >other items that came up: > > > >- nicads need a lot of babying > > > > > Both NICD and NIMH can have a "memory effect", i.e. if you > > NIMH is the most popular technology nowadays and the large marked > > for them causes that they just keep improving in their capacity. > > The current top capacity seems to be 1800mAh already. > > > > Facit: I most decisively disagree with the opinion by Jefro, > > as a matter of fact I would recommend some reading about NIMH. > > Lets not get reporting confused with opinion---I was just tallying up the > opinions others had expressed in the thread. I see my mistake! My browser confused these "who wrote what," this was the Peter who claimed that NIMH have memory problem just like the NiCads and not you! My apology!! > > I havent actually expressed an opinion on the subject other than the final > opinion that, based on the data/opinion available, the best bang for the > buck appeard to come from the JRC JHP-500, whatever batteries go into it. > > Heres my opinion about batteries: > > Im a big fan of NIMH. I use the all-green ones from the Real Goods catalog > and recharge with a ReSource Battery Xtender. NIMH batteries drive my > handheld GPS, ANR headset, and many toy trains in our house. I cant stand > NiCads, though, the memory effect is a pain. I dont want to think that > much about batteries. Roger. I agree in all points including the a bit lower voltage. Thomas. > > What does bother me is the slightly lower voltage with both NiCad and > NIMH---1.3v for a AA instead of 1.5 for an alkaline, if I remember > correctly. This makes them appear to not last as long in devices that need > the extra voltage. For those I generally use AccuCharge rechargeable > alkalines, which tend to work really well with that charger---I get at least > 10 full-capacity charges before they start declining. |
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