"Eastburn" wrote in message
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Remember - NiCad are 1.25 volts per cell. To low for some electronics
to function when in a higher voltage circuit.

Bingo... voltage = Alkalines, current = NiMH or Cd.

Also - Fry's had 2300mAh AA's when I was there yesterday. $13 for four of
them. YIKES!

Venger