Update for folks in the Northeast: These are on order at the *warehouse* in NJ from which distribution takes place and there is currently no in-store date at the Waltham, MA store. The guesstimate from the store was that it should arrive in late August.

If any of you already have a charger (like the BC-900) and just need the eneloops the cheapest I've found was at www.batterybob.com . He only sells in 2 packs, but buy two and you have 4 AA for 10.28 shipped or 4 AAA for 8.38 shipped. Tax only in Florida.

In the end the price will be cheaper if you need the charger, but if you just need only AA's because none of your gadgets use AAA then this will be better for you.

payman said:Do the Kodak batteries have a little "HR" embossed on their negative side? If so, they are Sanyos.

There's "HR" on the battery label at the end of a model number or whatever. I'll take a picture when I get home - I read about that "HR" stamp = Sanyos as well.

EDIT: Someone else comparing Sanyo / Kodak / Rayovac low-discharge batteries - link

MyPresident said:is it ok to use these with the duracell 15 min charger?

Yes if you want to kill them faster. Do yourself a favor annd get a charger like the Maha c9000 or the Lacross 900. If you don't want to spend $40-$60 on those, then find a charger that will charge in 2-3 hours. Batteries this size and capacity aren't designed to be recharged fully in 15 mins. Either you overheat them to get them fully charged, or you aren't fully charging them.

For instance...the AA Eneloop is rated conservatively at 2000 mah (or 2ah). Fully discharged to fully charged at 100% effeciency (which isn't possible) in 15 mins would take EIGHT amps (8 * 1/4 hour = 2ah). Good luck pushing 8 amps into these for 15 mins straight and not shortening battery life. And, remember...that's at an unattainable 100% effeciency on an underrated battery.

JameyF said:MyPresident said:is it ok to use these with the duracell 15 min charger?

Yes if you want to kill them faster. Do yourself a favor annd get a charger like the Maha c9000 or the Lacross 900. If you don't want to spend $40-$60 on those, then find a charger that will charge in 2-3 hours. Batteries this size and capacity aren't designed to be recharged fully in 15 mins. Either you overheat them to get them fully charged, or you aren't fully charging them.

For instance...the AA Eneloop is rated conservatively at 2000 mah (or 2ah). Fully discharged to fully charged at 100% effeciency (which isn't possible) in 15 mins would take EIGHT amps (8 * 1/4 hour = 2ah). Good luck pushing 8 amps into these for 15 mins straight and not shortening battery life. And, remember...that's at an unattainable 100% effeciency on an underrated battery.

Very good post. Anyone using a 15 min charger should listen to JameyF. Modern sub-c size NiMH cells don't even like 8amp charge rates. The most I will charge AA's is 1 amp.

Picked up a set from Costco Aloha Oregon tonight for 26 and change. It comes in a nice plastic blue case that holds the charger, batteries, and C/D adapters. They were at the endcap near the tools section.

gora said:Saw them in Willowbrook (Houston) store yesterday. May be there are available in all stores now.

Thanks gora - picked up a pack for the $26.49, about $28 after taxes.

This is a rockin' deal - 4 AAs with a charger is $19.98 at Wal-Mart. You don't have to be a math major to figure out getting 8 AAs, 4 AAAs, and a charger is a better deal...

MrTweaker said:quan98 said:gora said:Saw them in Willowbrook (Houston) store yesterday. May be there are available in all stores now.

Thanks gora - picked up a pack for the $26.49, about $28 after taxes.

This is a rockin' deal - 4 AAs with a charger is $19.98 at Wal-Mart. You don't have to be a math major to figure out getting 8 AAs, 4 AAAs, and a charger is a better deal...

True if one doesn't own a charger, but many do so a charger would be a waste to them.

Even if you own a charger this is a good deal. 8 Eneloop AA's are normally 19.99, 4 AAA's are about $12, plus you get battery adapters. The charger is just icing..

now available in Kirkland, WA. They have lots of them.

atwnsw said:I would like to order this online as I am not a member of costco... Any ideas?

eB@y!