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Re: Batteries & Charger Devices

Postby tbh » Thu Apr 15, 2010 10:43 am

小叮噹,哪我在商店买的会怎樣吗?有政府合格的贴纸




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Re: Batteries & Charger Devices

Postby aikliang » Thu Apr 15, 2010 10:43 am

The top brands for re-chargeable batteries are: Energizer, GP and Sanyo. Depending on usage and funds available, try to go for the highest mAh rating possible, charger should be able to have a discharge/recharge cycle. Locally I have yet to come across any above 2700 mAh yet.

Technically speaking (please feel free to correct me if I am wrong), if I am not mistaken mAh means the amount of power that can be stored in the battery and the rate of output, the higher the rating the better. example if using for flash on a camera, it should be able to power the flash and allow the flash to keep on flashing without interruption.
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Re: Batteries & Charger Devices

Postby doraemon » Thu Apr 15, 2010 3:32 pm

tbh wrote:小叮噹,哪我在商店买的会怎樣吗?有政府合格的贴纸


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Re: Batteries & Charger Devices

Postby uncle wong » Thu Apr 15, 2010 3:48 pm

Sanyo eneelop
Today, the best rechargeable batteries are the new hybrid Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) cells. These hybrid batteries have a lot going for them: they come fully charged (like alkaline batteries), and they can hold their charge over may months (unlike regular Ni-MH rechargeables). Because they can hold their charge for so long, they are suitable for low-drain devices like remote controls and flashlights. But they are also ideal for use in high-drain electronic devices like digital cameras.

So, basically, these new hybrid Ni-MH cells offer the convenience and shelf-life of alkalines, and the high-drain performance of older Ni-MH batteries.

Source from : http://www.metaefficient.com/rechargeab ... rgers.html
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Re: Batteries & Charger Devices

Postby tuah » Thu Apr 15, 2010 4:21 pm

uncle wong wrote:Sanyo eneelop
Today, the best rechargeable batteries are the new hybrid Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) cells. These hybrid batteries have a lot going for them: they come fully charged (like alkaline batteries), and they can hold their charge over may months (unlike regular Ni-MH rechargeables). Because they can hold their charge for so long, they are suitable for low-drain devices like remote controls and flashlights. But they are also ideal for use in high-drain electronic devices like digital cameras.

So, basically, these new hybrid Ni-MH cells offer the convenience and shelf-life of alkalines, and the high-drain performance of older Ni-MH batteries.

Source from : http://www.metaefficient.com/rechargeab ... rgers.html

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Re: Batteries & Charger Devices

Postby chinwy » Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:17 pm

Started with Sony until I found plenty of immitation. Will stay clear off as the pirated ones looks as good and extremely difficult to differenciate.

Am using GP battries + charger (GP PowerBank H500) with good results. This charger has option to use your car (12VDC) or house AC (110- 240V). However, I will stay clear of the 2700 if possible. They don't seems to be able to hold the charge that much more than 2500 and weight a bit more too (ok I'm a weight weenie). It can be unreliable in cold climate. Thats when you know you've got an immitation in your arsnel.

I have done a datalog of the GP charge cycle. Very interesting results. Would be interesting to compare it charge cycle with my new charger that I have just ordered, (still on its way).

The info. I got is, if it is too good a bargain to be true, you can bet its an immitation. Shop around and compare $$.

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Re: Batteries & Charger Devices

Postby Redstorm » Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:13 pm

I use these US made 2100mAH Imedion from Powerex. S$18 for 4 pieces from Eastgear. :thumbsup:
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Re: Batteries & Charger Devices

Postby myin » Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:11 pm

2day buy Panasonic.....

about RM140 :$gone:
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Re: Batteries & Charger Devices

Postby myin » Sun Apr 25, 2010 11:06 pm

myin wrote:2day buy Panasonic.....

about RM140 :$gone:


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Re: Batteries & Charger Devices

Postby mikelim » Sun Apr 25, 2010 11:42 pm

I have been using rechargeable batteries for almost 30 years when they are not available in Malaysia yet. I bought in Japan when travelling during those years for my battery operated RC cars, buggies and everyday battery operated things.

I have been using so many brands and I found Sanyo is very reliable in those days and its very expensive. I'm using GP batteries for about 8 years and still using Sanyo batteries. Not sure about other newer brands. After full charging, both brands can retain about 80% power if kept for about 3 months while Sony completely discharged.

Use the charger that came with it as it is not advisable to use other brands.


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