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now I can say at least they function as good as Duracell precharged ones. I test them more.
I can grab them out of the drawer a full month after charging them and they are still fully charged. Of all the so-called "ready-to-use" batteries, the eneloops are probably the best. You can't go wrong with these batteries. Lots of flash pics and the batteries last as least as long as good alkalines. Great betters. I quit using standard rechargeable batteries because a month later they were less than 1/2 charged. You are going to pay a bit more per battery or regular rechargeable but their convenience and performance will wow you. I am using eneloops in my digital camera and they perform wonderfully.
Out of the package, they lasted for a whopping 15 pictures before the camera shut off from low battery. My intention was to use these batteries in my new Kodak digital camera. After many weeks of frustration, I noticed that if I took the batteries out and switch their position in the camera (it only takes two AA by the way), I was able to get an additional 10-15 pictures. Finally, I researched the warranty on the batteries (no information came with the products) and sent all of the batteries and the charger back to the manufacturer with a long letter and got back.
In frustration, I even tried charging them on another brand of charger but had only a minimal increase in photo output. Have found much better success with photo batteries. No better luck with the new batteries. Trying to be both Earth and money conscience, I purchased the Sanyo Eneloop charger and battery combo in early 2007 from Amazon as well as another 8 pack of the batteries. I would have better luck taking pictures with an oatmeal box camera then by using these batteries in this camera. Tried chargeing them, and had more success - 20 pictures before battery death. Have shelved these as a major waste in the camera and keep 'em on standby of the Wii remotes only now.
According to Kodak tech support, they do not recomend these batteries for their cameras for exactly the same reasons - don't hold up to the load demand. Ha. Still not even close to what the reviewers and manufacturer were claiming. Please use caution if purchasing these batteries and check with your equipment manufacturer ot see if they are recommended before you invest in the Eneloop product. all new batteries and the same charger I had sent them.
I put them to my daughter's bouncer for 4 months already. never use any other brands, but I am 100% satisfy with the price and quality, that I don't bother to try others. it still has battery.
I'm certainly hoping they continue to hold their charge a good long time. I bought these for my Wii remotes, and they have held up pretty well. I've only had to charge them once amid some pretty serious play with G.H. Charger is also great. World Tour.
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