Amazon third party, myBatterySupplier is having sale on their eneloop AAA pre-charged batteries, 4pak for $10.99 and free shipping too. These are "real" eneloop, "the one". myBatterySupplier have 99% positive rating. Eneloop is classified as LSD (Low Self Discharge). Others in this class include Duracell Pre-charged and Rayovac Hybrid. Eneloop has longer history and proven leader of the pack. Newer ones which have NOT hit USA market, only Japan market in Nov 2009.

These numbers makes eneloop the market leader.
Current Eneloop Version
HR-3UTG (AA)
HR-4UTG (AAA)
1000 charge cycle
85% charge after 12 months storage

Newer Eneloop Version
HR-3UTGA (AA)
HR-4UTGA (AAA)
1500 charge cycle
75% charge after THREE YEARS storage

This is good deal for people who don't want to spend more than $50 for free shipping or do not want to wait for bing CashBack.

Amazon_myBatterySupplier_Link

Update: Added Costco info for those interested:
The costco in San Francisco Bay area do not have any eneloop, I checked all 6 costco at south bay....nada, zero...thus my quest to find eneloop elsewhere. Costco here only sells duracell pre-charged in two types of packaging, around $19 each, either 4AA+4AAA+charger ...or... 8AA+2AAA. Additionally bay area tax is 9.25% tax for these items.

Costco in other areas may have eneloop, packaging 8AA+2AAA+charger+C&D_adapters, ranging from $19-25. They maybe/may-not- be in stock, or in -sale-, tax still applies, AND contains only TWO AAA. This Amazon myBatterySupplier deal is a good supplement to the costco deal because AAA batteries. (assuming you need more AAA).

Rumour:
Costco, San Jose, Senter Road ??? MAY have enloop? (but only TWO AAA enelop per package)
Some claim that Duracell pre-charged white top made in Japan are eneloop rebranded. Black top duracell precharged are generally China made, -not- considered eneloop rebranded

I looked for eneloop at costco listed below in San Francsico Bay area, but they do NOT have any eneloop:
San Jose, CA (1709 Automation Pkwy) Oct 17, 2009
Mountain View, CA (1000 N Rengstorff Ave) oct 16, 2009
Fremont, CA (Pacific Commons Blvd, near automall parkway) oct 14, 2009
Sunnyvale, CA (Lawrence Station Road) oct 14, 2009
Santa Clara, CA (coleman ave) oct 14, 2009

For charger, most popular are La Crosse Technology BC-700 (~$30), La Crosse BC-9009 (~$40) and Maha Powerex MH-C9000 (~$50). Recommended due to their capability to INDIVIDUALLY charge, discharge, monitor battery. Note that only "regular" rechargeable batteries comes with BC-9009, ie. not the same class as eneloop.

good find. green for you OP!

thanks op! was running out of the AAA from my costco bundle...

Can i use my existing charger? I love rechargables. Hate how they die when they just sit in the car.

green op!

MISURICK said:jackyche said:Can anyone recommend good quality chargers that don't cost like $50?

how about $40

I'll second you on the Crosse charger recommendation. Best one there is as per several online ratings, friends' experiences, and personal experience.

What's the difference between that item and this? Descriptions are the same, but two cent price difference and product number slightly different in the beginning (HR vs. GES. Anybody know if there is a difference in function?

Thanks!

have the panasonic phones, they take 2x aaa, will these work with the standard phone charger? Anyone have any experience in this.

tia

minggang said:This Costco Eneloop Parckage is $19.99 at Costco for whom has membership.
The package has 8 AA, 2 AAA and a charger.

I could not find it at my local Costco in the past a few weeks that they supposed to have it.

If you want to save some money, you can opt for the following:
$30 LaCrosse BC-700

I have the BC-900 and hardly use the fast charging mode. I always discharge and charge at 200mAh.
When the battery is charged and doesn't display near its advertised rating, I do a refresh.