Rayovac Recharegable Hybrid Slim Charger with 6AA & 2 AAA Hybrid Rechargeable Batteries Included
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Customer Reviews of Rayovac Recharegable Hybrid Slim Charger with 6AA & 2 AAA Hybrid Rechargeable Batteries Included
Customer Review: Buy it for the Rayovac Hybrid (but dump the charger ASAP)
Summary: 3 Stars
You get eight rechargeable batteries (6x AA + 2x AAA) plus a simple charger in this package. The batteries are the latest Rayovac "Hybrid", which are supposed to have very low self-discharge rate similar to the better known Sanyo "eneloop".
The capacity of Hybrid AA cell is rated at 2100mAh, slightly higher than that for the eneloop (2000mAh). I have tested both brands and can confirm that both ratings are accurate. Sanyo claims the eneloop can retain 90% of its original charge in 6 months, whereas Rayovac only claims 80% for the Hybrid. In real life applications, we probably won't be able to tell the performance difference between those two brands.
The charger inluded in this package, however, is a piece of junk. It is a timer-based dumb charger that simply charges for 8 hours at around 350mA and then turns off (obviously it was designed to charge 2500-2700mAh cells, because 350*8=2800). It also forces you to charge cells in pairs. Both 'features' are bad for your batteries. Do youself a favor and replace it with a smart charger as soon as possible. [...]
Customer Review: super item
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been very pleased with the performance of these batteries - I paid $17 for the charger, 6AA+2AAA batteries and feel it was a good value. It's nice these batteries are charged when you get them, but even nicer that they seem to discharge at a much slower rate with non-use. This is great for items not frequently used, like flashlights in your car trunk, in which the batteries are bound to be dead unless you frequently check/replace them. In high-drain items with frequent heavy use, they also perform impressively (on a par with non-rechargables). I bought two additional 4AA sets from Sears at even less $$$ when they had a sale and coupons.Customer Review: Sometimes cheaper is better
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased my rayovac batteries after looking at some reviews on the net. Someone did an experiment (for over 5 months) comparing all the hybrid batteries available and his conclusion was that all the hybrid batteries he tested (regardless of brand) had the same performance and running time. I purchased this set and tried it on my S700 digicam and I'm pleased to report to you that these batteries work great and really, really, really last long. I use my camera 6-7x/month and I only charged these batteries 3x during the past 9 months. It worked so well I purchased another set for my brother. So far, no complaints here.
Customer Review: Great batteries, just be sure you get them from a reliable seller
Summary: 5 Stars
I already own some Hybrid rechargeables and they're fantastic batteries. Unfortunately, I tried to get some more from Thememstore here on Amazon. The order never arrived and Thememstore never answered my customer service inquiry about it. Amazon.com graciously refunded my money.
Bottom line... if you want low self discharge rechargeables these are the ones to buy... but get them from somewhere other than Thememstore.
Customer Review: Little Energy Tanks
Summary: 5 Stars
These little batteries seem to last an unusually long time in devices that were often alkaline piggies. They are certainly a better purchase than loads of regular, non-rechargeables. I don't have much experience with other rechargeables, so I can't make a fair comparison. But between these and alkaline? Rayovac Hybrids are far superior.