On Wed, 20 Feb 2008 18:10:17 -0500, "Stormin Mormon"
wrote:

Which brands gave you trouble? I got osme rechargable from Ebay, and they
were about 1/4 to 1/3 of them were inadequate.

For rechargeables, stick with brand names.
Sanyo AA Eneloop 8 for $12.99.
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sanyo-Eneloop-NIMH-Rechargeable-AA-Batteries-8-Pack-GESHR3UTG8BP/sem/rpsm/oid/159047/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do