"miamicuse" wrote in message ...
A typical 8 pack AA batteries at a drug store may run around $7 or $9. But
at the dollar store you can find 8 packs for only $1 with brands like
"Panasonic". What is the difference? I am sure Duracells last longer, but
does it last 8 times longer?

Just make sure they are alkaline batteries, not "heavy duty" batteries, which are older technology carbon-zinc cells.

Bob