[Suhit Gupta]

http://www.gearlive.com/news/articl...able-batteries/

"We want some! We still adore our eneloop batteries that we haven’t had to charge in months, even though we use them almost daily, but we really admire the ingenuity of the ReUSaBle Batteries. When their juice starts to drain, simply plug them into any USB port or 250mA Ni-MH charger. An LED will let you know the status of the charge. A pair of the 2 x AA size batteries (1.2V at 1450mAh) will cost you $19.15, well worth the amount considering that they will eventually save you money and the planet."

Nice. I think it would be easier to re-charge these batteries because I almost always travel with my laptop so I can use it to recharge the batteries. Though I almost always forget (or find it annoying) to carry a separate battery charger. Also, wihle I don't have it now, one of my cell phone chargers used to have a USB slot at the end that plugs into the wall, so I wonder whether I could charge them that way too.

[Suhit Gupta]

http://www.gearlive.com/news/articl...able-batteries/

"We want some! We still adore our eneloop batteries that we haven’t had to charge in months, even though we use them almost daily, but we really admire the ingenuity of the ReUSaBle Batteries. When their juice starts to drain, simply plug them into any USB port or 250mA Ni-MH charger. An LED will let you know the status of the charge. A pair of the 2 x AA size batteries (1.2V at 1450mAh) will cost you $19.15, well worth the amount considering that they will eventually save you money and the planet."

Nice. I think it would be easier to re-charge these batteries because I almost always travel with my laptop so I can use it to recharge the batteries. Though I almost always forget (or find it annoying) to carry a separate battery charger. Also, wihle I don't have it now, one of my cell phone chargers used to have a USB slot at the end that plugs into the wall, so I wonder whether I could charge them that way too.

[Tim Williamson]

Those look really handy especially since I have USB ports all around the house (my PC in my room, laptop in the kitchen, Xbox 360 in the living room).

[phoenixag]

I agree. This is probably the best thing thats happened to rechargeable AA batteries. Eliminates the need for a bulky charger and you can charge anywhere. Can't wait to get my hands on these!

[Jason Dunn]

So I Google "ReUSaBle Batteries" to find out where I can buy these, and guess what the #1 result is? This news posting. Hahaha.

I can't seem to find where to buy these...anyone else having any luck?

[Chris Gohlke]

Amazon has them - http://www.amazon.com/USBCELL-AA-Rec...0029510&sr=8-1

but I think they are kind of a waste as they have a huge premium over normal batteries, plus they have a lower mAH rating.

Something like this might serve you better.

http://www.amazon.com/Technuity-CHUS...0029510&sr=8-2

[Chris Gohlke]

And good to see that I am consistent in my opinions -
USB Batteries

[Tim Williamson]

Originally Posted by Chris Gohlke

http://www.amazon.com/Technuity-CHUS...0029510&sr=8-2

I like Amazon's "Better Together" recommendation (down the page a bit)...buy an Energizer Chusbwb AND USBCell batteries LOL.

[Chris Gohlke]

Anybody using the eneloop batteries? I've been using more standard batteries just because I find the rechargeables discharge too quickly when not in use.

[Joel Crane]

I'd be more excited if they were Li-ion or Li-poly batteries. Ni-mh batteries just don't recharge enough times.

I'd probably pick up a set if I could be guaranteed that they have peak chargers as opposed to timed chargers.

[yslee]

Originally Posted by Chris Gohlke

Anybody using the eneloop batteries? I've been using more standard batteries just because I find the rechargeables discharge too quickly when not in use.

Eneloops are fantastic. They're even usable right off the shelf. Can't say that with normal NiMH batteries.

But don't take it from me. Read for it yourself!

http://www.stefanv.com/electronics/sanyo_eneloop.html

With these batteries there really is no reason to use non-rechargeables now.