What range do the batteries come in, for aa/aaa?
Thanks
Matthew
-----Original Message-----
From: Marlon Moyer
To: Smith, Matthew P -CONT(CSC)
Sent: 2/7/04 2:43 PM
Subject: Re: rechargeables for wireless keyboard/mouse and other goodies
I've never paid much attention to brands, I mainly look for larger
milliamp ratings.
Smith, Matthew P -CONT(CSC) wrote:
> Right on, thanks Marlon. Any brands to avoid/look for?
>
>What did you go with and why?
>
>Thanks for the input.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Matthew
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Marlon Moyer
>To: CF-Community
>Sent: 2/7/04 1:02 AM
>Subject: Re: rechargeables for wireless keyboard/mouse and other
goodies
>
>Check into NiMh batteries as a step between nicad and LiIon. They work
>great for my digital camera. You can't charge them and expect them to
>hold a charge past a few weeks, but since you're going to have a
charger
>
>nearby, you could always keep a spare beside you. They don't have a
>"memory" effect like nicads and they're cheaper than LiIons.
>
>Marlon
>
>Smith, Matthew P -CONT(CSC) wrote:
>
>
>
>>Rechargeable batteries
>>
>>I just treated myself to MS's new wireless desktop elite(GO GET ONE).
>>
>>It seems to be so-so on battery consumption; the energizers that came
>>
>>
>in the box are already getting flaky on my mouse after a week, but then
>I do spend a TON of time using this stuff. Not too bad, i can still
>develop and type and all without trouble, but for games and such I need
>it to be 90%+.
>
>
>>So I figure I'll invest in a good set of rechargables and a charger.
I
>>
>>
>use my computer enough here that it is worth the while, and I am
>planning on getting another to take to work since I like the feel and
>look of the set up so much.
>
>
>>I know nicads and lith ion are options, any others out there? Gel
>>
>>
>cells(not YOU Gel), I thought I had read something about them on /.,
but
>they might have been a type of lith ion. I know lith ions are a bit
>more, but I'm willing to spend the extra up front and get the good
stuff
>now.
>
>
>>Also, I want a high capacity charger so I can have a few sets of each
>>
>>
>size trickle charging all the time so they are peaked and ready as I
>need them. What features should I look for? What type is the best for
>keeping your batteries strong for each charge and also keeps them alive
>the longest? What kind of money am I looking at here?
>
>
>>Also, I know that the nicads used in rc cars charged better if you put
>>
>>
>a load on them to drain completely before charging so as not to create
a
>memory and get a false peak during charging. Is this a concern for the
>batteries available today? What should I use to drain? I could just
>get a few small light bulbs from radio shack and jury rig a drianer,
but
>I'm willing to but a "real" set up if they are out there. Do any of
the
>chargers have a drain option to do it for you before charging?
>
>
>>I need two AA for the board and 2 AAA for the mouse. I'd really like
>>
>>
>something that will fit all sizes so I can just get a set as new
devices
>require...
>
>
>>Thanks, guys!
>>
>>
>>Matthew
>>
>>
>>
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>
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