Here's a list of where to buy them in the US: http://us.sanyo.com/Batteries/Dealers

I'd like to buy another pair of AAAs.

Sale should still be going at Costco. I was just there a few days ago and saw 30 on the shelf at this price.

ablang said:I'd like to buy another pair of AAAs.
You, and a ton of others.
If anyone finds a good deal, please post.

shunja said:winton said:ablang said:I'd like to buy another pair of AAAs.
You, and a ton of others.
If anyone finds a good deal, please post.
this was good enough for me, when it used to be around $10

I think that, if you don't need/want the kit, HHGregg is the best deal. The price on a 4 pack of AAAs range from $5.50 to $7.00 depending on when they run sales. Personally, I wouldn't want just 2 batteries because I would want to have the 2 extras charged and ready to go when the first set of 2 runs down (i.e., no down time/interruption in using whatever device I'm using). If you are looking for just 2 AAAs to add to the 2 from the Costco kit, just 'suck it up' and buy a 4 pack or split a 4 pack with a friend who bought the same Costco kit (JK ).

Can you use any chargers for the enloops? I have a maha energy charger from thomas distributing laying around.

ewibolo said:I would be much obliged if someone could send me a couple of chargers. I will gladly pay for shipping!You *REALLY* don't want these chargers!

They are truly 'Bottom-of-the-Barrel' - low current / series (pairs) charging.

Why do you prefer the Maha to the La Crosse?

btw - very few packs were left in my Costco - good job FW!

ParatoOptimal said:Why do you prefer the Maha to the La Crosse?The Maha MH-C9000 has:

• Break-In Mode (Industry-Standard Algorithm): Charge @ 0.1C for 16 hrs; Pause for 1 hr; Discharge @ 0.2C; Pause for 1 hr; Charge @ 0.1C for 16 hrs. Best way to activate ALL of the chemicals in a brand new cell and re-activate the ignored chemicals (i.e. when a camera shuts down while the cell still has remaining capacity and the user recharges it) in older cells. Maha recommends using it every ~30th charge, but since the majority of my cells are either 'Low Current Draw' (i.e. thermometers, clocks, remotes, Furbys when the grandchildren visit, etc..] or 'Storage Box Queens', I use it every 90-180 days followed by 3 'Refresh & Analyze' cycles @ ~0.75C Charge (with C)apacity based on the results of the Break-In - NOT what's printed on the cell) and 100mA Discharge.

• Lower Max Voltage with a 2 hour 100mA Top-Off: Avoids overheating when cells miss -DeltaV termination but still finishes the charge cycle with a gentle 100mA Top-Off to provide optimum capacity.

• Better spacing between cells: Runs cooler, especially at higher charging currents.

• Finer current control for charge and discharge (see below): Allows me to control the heat on older cells.

• Separate charge and discharge controls (see below): I can charge at 0.5 - 1.0C and discharge at 0.2C; not limited to 50% of charge rate.

• Discharge Mode: Measure cell capacity without immediately recharging. Useful for 'Self-Discharge' measurements or to see capacity remaining after camera circuit automatically shuts down.

Model: Maha MH-C9000


Input Voltage        : 100-240VAC, 50/60HZ AC/DC Adapter; 12VDC - Cigarette Lighter Adapter
Channels             : 4
Cells                : 1-4 AA/AAA (NiMH, NiCD)
Charge Status        : Alphanumeric LCD with Backlight (displays channels sequentially)
Shutoff Mechanism    : -DeltaV, Max Voltage, Max Temp, Max Time
-DeltaV              : 3mV
DT                   : N/A
Max Charge Voltage   : 1.47V
Max Charge Temp      : 135°F (4 sensors)
Max Charge Time      :  20hr -    2hr (4000mAh/Charge Current)
Max Charge mAh       : 4000mAh
Min Discharge Voltage: 0.9V
Charge    Current    : 200mA - 2000mA in 100mA steps
Discharge Current    : 100mA - 1000mA in 100mA steps
Trickle   Current    : Topoff 100mA for 2 hrs; Maintenance 10mA

Maha / Powerex MH-C9000 Instruction Manual - PDF format

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Model: La Crosse BC-900

Input Voltage        : 100-240VAC, 50/60HZ AC/DC Adapter
Channels             : 4
Cells                : 1-4 AA/AAA (NiMH, NiCD)
Charge Status        : Alphanumeric LCD (displays channels simultaneously)
Shutoff Mechanism    : -DeltaV, Max Voltage, Max Temp, Max Time
-DeltaV              : 3-4mV
DT                   : N/A
Max Charge Voltage   : 1.53V 
Max Charge Temp      : 127°F V33+ [was 160°F V32-] (2 sensors)
Max Charge Time      :  15hr,   6hr, 4.3hr,    3hr,    2hr,   1.6hr  (3000mAh/Charge Current)
Max Charge mAh       : 3000mAh
Min Discharge Voltage: 0.9V
Charge    Current    : 200mA, 500mA, 700mA, 1000mA, 1500mA*, 1800mA* (*limit 2 channels)
Discharge Current    : 100mA, 250mA, 350mA,  500mA,    N/A,     N/A  (Charge Current/2)
Trickle   Current    :  10mA,  25mA,  35mA,   50mA,   75mA*,   90mA* (Charge Current/20)

La Crosse BC-900 Instruction Manual - PDF format

folks - ! - hh gregg - ! - is history - most likely never again!