On Wed, 01 Aug 2012 08:37:34 -0400, Jim Elbrecht
wrote:

There might still be ni-cads out there, but you're crazy if you buy
one. Li-ion is *so* cool. More power/weight, stays full power
until the very end-- and re-charges in 20 minutes.

Jim

Whoa......
I question the 20 min. recharge!!!!

My cellphone has a Li-ion battery and it takes well over an hour to
recharge if it's fully drained. Probably closer to 2 hours.