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Andy Burns wrote:
I can see that with something like a camcorder. But the question was
about AA cells which must be being used in something which doesn't
have its own charger etc.

Because once you start out with rechargeables you tend to make a /point/
of buying things that will re-use AA batteries, OK so most remote
controls use them anyway, but I've been picky when choosing wireless
mice, cameras, central heating programmers, torches, radios. Psion lost
that and other battles for PDAs though.

Well yes. Same as me. Which means you will keep some ready charged ones as
spares. If your mouse doesn't work waiting even half an hour would be a
pain. But if you do have spares, an overnight charger then is no
inconvenience. With the considerable benefit of longer cell life.

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