02-12-2009, 11:08 AM
Quote:I've found that since the development of low self discharge NiMH cells that rechargables are quite convenient now. I just need to have 4-8 extra of each size
Since the shift to the LSD batteries (yeah, that doesn't sound right, but I don't want to keep typing out Low Self Discharge), the wiimotes feel just like they have alkalines in them. I mean how long the batteries last. I really love them, and they aren't any more expensive than other NiMH batteries.
Hell yeah. Some good news if you didn't know already, Sanyo has announced their Eneloop batteries will come in C and D sizes. Not just adapter sleeves, or a AA with a bunch of extra packaging, but actual C-D size with increased capacities. (In my book, I rate the Eneloop as the gold standard for LSD NIMH batteries.)
The bad news, Sanyo isn't planning to bring them to the U.S.
However, there are now other brands that do have C-D sized LowSD, and they're 'true' C-Ds. Not just a single AA in a bunch of cardboard wrapping.
Honestly, LSD NIMHs to me are t3h sliced bread when it comes to rechargeables.