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Default Matching the battery to the task

On Sun, 19 Oct 2008 09:51:10 -0500, Don Foreman
wrote:

There is one NiMH that has much less self-discharge than others:
Sanyo Eneloop. They come charged, and retain 85% of capacity after 12
months (of disuse).
http://www.eneloopusa.com/eneloop.html


I haven't had any AA NiMH go bad on me but AAA's die quite often. I
wonder if the fm adaptor for my mp3 player is draining them too deep.

Not having problems with flashlights, a digital camera, a GPS, and a
Yaesu hand held.

Wes