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If you have a charger that only outputs 1Ah, why do you still have it? Does it output 1Ah every time you plug it in, or just the one time? Either way, end that madness and get a decent 2A charger: http://www.thomasdistributing....

There are 9v rechargables:

http://thomasdistributing.com/shop/ipower-9-volt-500mah-lithium-polymer-rechargeable-batteriesbr9v-lithium-rechargeablebrone-9v-rechargeable-battery-p-548.html?SP_id=&osCsid=iu4reqeohaenijtqokk2mgo5j6

Or if you want NIMH:

http://thomasdistributing.com/shop/maha-9v-300-mah-nimh-rechargeable-battery-p-503.html?SP_id=&osCsid=iu4reqeohaenijtqokk2mgo5j6

I've switched out all of my AAA and AA devices in the house to low discharge NIMH batteries. The only thing I can't use my rechargables in is my thermostat - the voltage drop is just a little too much for the LCD panel on the front. I'd have to think you'd save money in the long run using rechargables in the foot pedals - and you could still keep a few alkalines on hand if you run out of juice.

There are 9v rechargables:

http://thomasdistributing.com/shop/ipower-9-volt-500mah-lithium-polymer-rechargeable-batteriesbr9v-lithium-rechargeablebrone-9v-rechargeable-battery-p-548.html?SP_id=&osCsid=iu4reqeohaenijtqokk2mgo5j6

Or if you want NIMH:

http://thomasdistributing.com/shop/maha-9v-300-mah-nimh-rechargeable-battery-p-503.html?SP_id=&osCsid=iu4reqeohaenijtqokk2mgo5j6

I've switched out all of my AAA and AA devices in the house to low discharge NIMH batteries. The only thing I can't use my rechargables in is my thermostat - the voltage drop is just a little too much for the LCD panel on the front. I'd have to think you'd save money in the long run using rechargables in the foot pedals - and you could still keep a few alkalines on hand if you run out of juice.

Thomas Distributing sold me a MH-C401FS smart charger, which I adore. I use Eneloop batteries because they (gloriously!) hold their charge for a year.

I've had this setup running for a year now and I'm still happy with it. I gave one to my brother and he too is happy with it.

Good luck. :)

Thomas Distributing sold me a MH-C401FS smart charger, which I adore. I use Eneloop batteries because they (gloriously!) hold their charge for a year.

I've had this setup running for a year now and I'm still happy with it. I gave one to my brother and he too is happy with it.

Good luck. :)

Thomas Distributing sold me a MH-C401FS smart charger, which I adore. I use Eneloop batteries because they (gloriously!) hold their charge for a year.

I've had this setup running for a year now and I'm still happy with it. I gave one to my brother and he too is happy with it.

Good luck. :)

"They could make a 9V battery, but they are going the way of the Dodo. "

Rechargeable 9V lithium ion batteries are available via mail order.

My baby monitor uses AAs, and I *can* put nicads or nimhs in, but they go dead just from self-discharge as fast as they do from use, so I stick to cheap Kirkland alkalines.

The new Sanyo Eneloop NiMH batteries don't have that problem.

I recently $wapped out my vast collection of piss-poor Energizer (2500 mAH) AAs for Eneloop (2000 mAH) AAs, and there's no going back!

I'd second many people's comments. NiMH batteries are very very nice these days, and have far more capacity then they used to. http://thomasdistributing.com/ is good, and if you want cheap batteries, http://batteryspace.com/ is good, but their ratings are 400 mAh or so above their actual capacity. Sanyo or PowerEx is certainly good if you have the money, and 2500 mAh Energizers are a good locally available option. The real key is to get a good charger. I just got one of the new Maha MH-C9000 chargers (http://www.thomas-distributing.com/maha-mh-c9000- battery-charger.php) and it has the ability to do break-in charges, discharge, refreshing, etc. You can also just put batteries in it and it will charge them with a safe rate.

For applications like remotes, or other devices you want sitting around for a long time and ready to use, there are new NiMH batteries that have much lower self discharge rates. Eneloop batteries by Sanyo (http://www.eneloop.info/) have performed the best, and they can be picked up locally at Ritz camera locations as well as ordered online for a little less. They only lose a little of their charge over a years time. For more information about rechargable batteries, try the batteries forum over at candlepowerforums. (http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/forumdisplay. php?s=04cb1ed93243098d9b7795bae32555cb&f=9)

I bought this charger about two years ago and I love it. The batteries last forever and the charger is perfect - very small, portable (charge in your car's lighter) and fast - I use the slow charge mode and it takes about 4 hours. Even better, it has trickle charge so the batteries aren't overcharged but will remain at full power. It's worth the $50 investment (with 4 batteries!), trust me. I was redeemed even further when I saw that HP has moved to using MAHA Batteries as well for their rechargeable AA battery solution.

MAHA NiMH from http://www.thomasdistributing.com/ . I've had several that have been working perfectly for more than half a decade now.

Get a slow charger, and more batteries if you need them often.

Better yet, get a good charger like the Maha C401FS. It can charge fast or slow and won't overcharge your batteries. Good fast chargers do exist, and Maha has had a reputation for the best fast chargers for many years.

On any high drain devices (read electronics) get a few sets of NiMH batteries.

This is especially true if you have a digital camera. Rayovac, energizer and the likes are all putting the batteries out in supply.

Thomas Distributing sells some MAHA chargers and batteries. The best batteries currently are PowerEx's at 2200Mah. The normal ones you buy in the store are around 1800, that means in actual use about a 10% gain.

The best thing is the charger is very versatile. My MAHA charger came with a car adapter, and a wall adapter. Plus got a European wall adapter for my recent trip to Europe, worked like a charm.

I saw someone mention www. thomasdistributing.com but there is also www.batteries.com and www. onlybatteries.com. For a really good deal go to the wholesale section. Nothing like having 100+batteries.. Maybe find a co-worker to split the cost if you don't need so many. Mmm 100 AA NiMH 1400 mah batteries for $138.98. Sure you can get newer 2000+ mAh AA batteries, but they'll cost a lot more.

The best place I have found for rechargable batteries, chargers, battery packs and the like is Thomas Distributing. They currently have NiMH AAs up to 2200mAh.

Here.

Ignore the gaudy HTML; good quality, prices, and service.

I love this charger. It charges each cell (AAA or AA) independently.

For toys and such, I use cheaper NiMH batteries, since there's no reason to use the high output ones (which I use for digital cameras).

I love this charger. It charges each cell (AAA or AA) independently.

For toys and such, I use cheaper NiMH batteries, since there's no reason to use the high output ones (which I use for digital cameras).

I also have a Siemens Gigaset (An older model 2415, which I got CHEAP on closeout at Staples.) It came with two standard Panasonic 600mAh AA NiCad batteries. After looking at the manual, I saw that it could take NiMH batteries. Awesome! 2-3x More capacity and no more stupid memory effect!

I got a couple 1800mAh Powerex batteries from Thomas Distributing and the phone has worked great. After weeks of on-hook/off-hook type usage, it can go for a LONG time without charging with no memory effects.

With standard AA NiMHs, you can keep a spare set sitting in the charger if you need em.

It's a freakin' cool phone, too.

Ian

A little FYI, for those who are still buying (and getting ripped off) rechargable batteries from local electronic stores. Check out Thomas Distributing for a great online source of rechargable batteries and other related equipment. I am not associated with the company, but I am a satisfied customer. Basically, I was let down by the poor performance of the rechargables that I bought from RadioShack... and so I went surfing online. Some diehard Palm users recommended Thomas Dist, and so I placed an order. The benefit to Thomas is that they differentiate between good, better, and the best yields of batteries from various manufacturers. Just like CPUs, NiMH batteries can have various qualities within the same make and model.

For a PDA user, that uses two AAA batteries, I recommend 4 of the Nexcell AAA, which have a 700mAH capacity. Having 2 sets of 2 lets you cycle between charging and using the batteries. To charge those little bad boys, I recommend the MAHA MH-C204F. It charges my totally drained AAAs in under an hour. For those who need to use AA batteries, check out these 1740mAH capacity bad boys! With that much juice, you really can catch 'em all! Anyway, just some FYI for the power users out there.

A little FYI, for those who are still buying (and getting ripped off) rechargable batteries from local electronic stores. Check out Thomas Distributing for a great online source of rechargable batteries and other related equipment. I am not associated with the company, but I am a satisfied customer. Basically, I was let down by the poor performance of the rechargables that I bought from RadioShack... and so I went surfing online. Some diehard Palm users recommended Thomas Dist, and so I placed an order. The benefit to Thomas is that they differentiate between good, better, and the best yields of batteries from various manufacturers. Just like CPUs, NiMH batteries can have various qualities within the same make and model.

For a PDA user, that uses two AAA batteries, I recommend 4 of the Nexcell AAA, which have a 700mAH capacity. Having 2 sets of 2 lets you cycle between charging and using the batteries. To charge those little bad boys, I recommend the MAHA MH-C204F. It charges my totally drained AAAs in under an hour. For those who need to use AA batteries, check out these 1740mAH capacity bad boys! With that much juice, you really can catch 'em all! Anyway, just some FYI for the power users out there.

A little FYI, for those who are still buying (and getting ripped off) rechargable batteries from local electronic stores. Check out Thomas Distributing for a great online source of rechargable batteries and other related equipment. I am not associated with the company, but I am a satisfied customer. Basically, I was let down by the poor performance of the rechargables that I bought from RadioShack... and so I went surfing online. Some diehard Palm users recommended Thomas Dist, and so I placed an order. The benefit to Thomas is that they differentiate between good, better, and the best yields of batteries from various manufacturers. Just like CPUs, NiMH batteries can have various qualities within the same make and model.

For a PDA user, that uses two AAA batteries, I recommend 4 of the Nexcell AAA, which have a 700mAH capacity. Having 2 sets of 2 lets you cycle between charging and using the batteries. To charge those little bad boys, I recommend the MAHA MH-C204F. It charges my totally drained AAAs in under an hour. For those who need to use AA batteries, check out these 1740mAH capacity bad boys! With that much juice, you really can catch 'em all! Anyway, just some FYI for the power users out there.

A little FYI, for those who are still buying (and getting ripped off) rechargable batteries from local electronic stores. Check out Thomas Distributing for a great online source of rechargable batteries and other related equipment. I am not associated with the company, but I am a satisfied customer. Basically, I was let down by the poor performance of the rechargables that I bought from RadioShack... and so I went surfing online. Some diehard Palm users recommended Thomas Dist, and so I placed an order. The benefit to Thomas is that they differentiate between good, better, and the best yields of batteries from various manufacturers. Just like CPUs, NiMH batteries can have various qualities within the same make and model.

For a PDA user, that uses two AAA batteries, I recommend 4 of the Nexcell AAA, which have a 700mAH capacity. Having 2 sets of 2 lets you cycle between charging and using the batteries. To charge those little bad boys, I recommend the MAHA MH-C204F. It charges my totally drained AAAs in under an hour. For those who need to use AA batteries, check out these 1740mAH capacity bad boys! With that much juice, you really can catch 'em all! Anyway, just some FYI for the power users out there.

I have tried many types of rechargables in my TRG Pro (palm device with compact flash slot).

Any of the rechargables will work well.

The self discharge rate (leakage current) of NiMh batteries is pretty high (something like 1% per day), so in a power frugal device like the palm your batteries are often leaking more current then the device is using.

I just swap batteries weekly with either NiMh or rechargable alkalines, and have had great luck. NiMh have more power fresh out of the chargers, rechargable alkalines store better in the backpack or desk drawer. Both likely work out about the same in terms of bang for the buck.

Thomas Distributing has a nice collection of good NiMh cells and chargers for sale at good prices, and has a good collection of tech info as well.

NiMh can't be beat for my digital camera, but for the Palm I would probably use the semi-disposable rechargable alkalines.

The Palm OS also has a backdoor for setting the battery type for the low battery warnings and bar graph.... enter [command] (a fish standing on it's tail), a dot, and the number 7 in notepad and a little message will pop out telling you the battery type the device is currently set for (different battery types have different discharge curves, none are linear).

Bill