Do you go through batteries like I go through batteries? There’s the Leapster my son uses. That takes AAs. I have a couple of digital recorders that I use for work. Those take two AAAs. My old Walkman, which my son listens to stories on tape with, takes two AAs. Alas, the list goes on.

It bugs me every time I buy a new pack of batteries, knowing that this is one area where we could go rechargeable, but we don’t. Why not? Because we’re confused by the variety of types of rechargeable batteries available, the batteries don’t have much staying power, you have to charge them before you can use them, and the recharging systems are so darned expensive.

Well, apparently, Sanyo has been listening into my thoughts, because they’ve come up with a product line that hits on every one of my complaints. The Eneloop brand is easy to remember. Every aspect of them comes in the same silver-white color — batteries and recharger packs. So they’re memorable. When I start shopping, I know exactly what I’m looking for. Plus, they work out of the package. Their endurance is laudable. And the pricing doesn’t make me gasp.

I’m not the only one who says so. Flaming_deal from Illinois reports on PriceGrabber.com, “These batteries are just great! The so called low self discharge technology helps a lot when you just use your camera once or twice every week. My Energizers will just die within a week, but the Sanyos are good for almost a month.”

Dhakaia writes, “These are absolutely worth all the hype that’s surrounding them and more! Just check online under ‘Eneloop’ and you’ll see how revolutionary and awesome they are when it comes to comparing with other batteries. They last a good 3-4 times longer than Alkalines on almost any digital devices… even after going countless charges.”

My only complaint: I’d like to see more competition for selling these through PriceGrabber. Sanyo, are you listening to my thoughts?

Posted on March 1st, 2008 by dian