On Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:55:39 -0500, Bill wrote:

I see HF has AA batteries on sale w/coupon 24 for $4.99.
I've had better luck with those than the equivalent from Frys
Electronics (which were too weak to power my CD player).

I bought 100 packs of AAs and AAAs from Lowes for $20 (each). I *hate* AAAs.