what is the total cost of the rechargeable batteries and battery charger?
Posted on Feb 14, 2010 under rechargeable battery | 2 Commentswhat is the total cost of the rechargeable batteries and battery charger?
Actually I believe you can find good products for half the price Artek quoted. I have been buying AA rechargeables (NiMH) and get better prices from Walmart and Zbattery.com. For $45 I would expect a rather good charger with advanced features.
What works for me is to buy one of the cheapest to begin with, and then use it and judge how satisfied or dissatisfied you are with it. If you want more, then you will be an informed customer the 2nd time around and it will be worth the expense. I found that I wanted high end features such as reconditioning tired batteries, measuring capacity, etc. For that I needed to pay about $60 for a model from LaCrosse.
Be aware these batteries work well in radios but not so well in flashlights. The chemistry of the NiMH cell (battery) means it delivers 1.4-1.5 volts maximum, a tenth or so less than a brand new disposable cell. That’s just the way it is.
By Arktec on Feb 14, 2010 | Reply
Usually, rechargeable batteries can range from $15-$40 (4-pack AA), depending on the brand and the battery technology.
Battery charger’s price range is about $25-45 (for 4 slots AA)
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By Curmudgeon44 on Feb 14, 2010 | Reply
Actually I believe you can find good products for half the price Artek quoted. I have been buying AA rechargeables (NiMH) and get better prices from Walmart and Zbattery.com. For $45 I would expect a rather good charger with advanced features.
What works for me is to buy one of the cheapest to begin with, and then use it and judge how satisfied or dissatisfied you are with it. If you want more, then you will be an informed customer the 2nd time around and it will be worth the expense. I found that I wanted high end features such as reconditioning tired batteries, measuring capacity, etc. For that I needed to pay about $60 for a model from LaCrosse.
Be aware these batteries work well in radios but not so well in flashlights. The chemistry of the NiMH cell (battery) means it delivers 1.4-1.5 volts maximum, a tenth or so less than a brand new disposable cell. That’s just the way it is.
References :
Personal shopping experience.