On Tue, 17 Jun 2008 06:56:12 -0500, dicko
wrote Re rechargeable batteries?:

There is a new type of rechargeable on the market now call a hybrid
battery. It combines the best of NiMH and alkaline batteries into a
nice rechargable battery. Like alkaline, they retain their charge
sitting on a shelf, and yet they are NiMH rechargable.

Look for the brand Eneloop, made by Sanyo. Its sold at Circuit City
and also online. Also, Rayovac makes one, named appropriately
enough, Hybrid Battery. There are several others on the market too.

I use the Rayovac Hybrid batts and they are very good. About $10/4 at
WalMart.