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coda said:
That's pretty neat, sucks it takes NiMh batteries because you could just buy some eneloops and be good for a long long time.  Those batteries last fucking forever.

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They exist--->

Sanyo Eneloop AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries (2,000 mAh)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LNI5VC/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=486539851&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B000IV2WAW&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=0SHTY27K73MSW3Q4SN6P



But I've read these are some of the best for it though...

Powerex AA NiMH. (2700mAh)

http://www.amazon.com/Battery-AA-NiMH-pcs-2700mAh/dp/B000FOV92E/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1295744491&sr=1-6



It really just depends on if you want LSD or HSD batteries though...

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How do I choose between LSD and standard batteries?
There are two types of NiMH batteries available: low self-discharge (LSD) and high self-discharge (HSD).

LSD batteries:
Have a shelf life measured in months
Usually marketed as "pre-charged" or "ready-to-use"
Have a lower capacity range (2000-2400 mAh)
Can be damaged if charged too quickly (faster than 60 mins is not recommended)
Best for LB use: Maha Imedion 2400 mAh

HSD batteries:
Have a shelf life measured in days, or weeks at best
Have a higher capacity range (up to 2800 mAh)
Can be used in fast chargers (15 mins)
Best for heavy/frequent use: Maha Powerex 2700 mAh

Choosing between them depends on your usage habits. HSD batteries will only provide about 30% longer in use time (say, six solid minutes of "burn" time) which might or might not be significant. They need to be "topped off" every three days or so, but have the advantage that they can be put in a 15 minute charger.
LSD batteries, on the other hand, will remain "ready for use" once they are fully charged for months at a time--people do not have to remember to put them back in the charger as frequently, or keep them there, to be usable. Unfortunately, LSD batteries do not handle 15 minute chargers as well--they need a slower, more accurate charger.
If you mix the two types and also have a fast charger, be sure to mark them so that you don't put LSD batteries through a fast charge cycle. Doing this won't destroy them but it will reduce their lifetime much more quickly.

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coda said:
That's pretty neat, sucks it takes NiMh batteries because you could just buy some eneloops and be good for a long long time.  Those batteries last fucking forever.

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They exist--->

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and two years later they'll still have an almost full charge

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