Product Description

eneloop is a combination of a rechargeable and a disposable battery, the next evolutionary step for batteries into the 21st century. eneloop is a totally new type of battery, which satisfies in a unique way the needs and expectations of the consumers.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #325 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Sanyo
• Model: HR-4UTG-4BP
• Dimensions: .15 pounds

Features

• 4-pack of 800 mAh rechargeable AAA batteries for TV remotes, portable flashlights, and more
• Pre-charged and ready to use right out of the pack; preserves charge for long periods of time
• Extremely slow self-discharge rate maintains 85 percent of capacity after 1 year of storage
• Combines best features of AAA alkaline (ready for use) and rechargeable (reusable) batteries
• Can be charged up to 1,000 times (including partially) without experiencing memory effect

Customer Reviews

Finally... a solution to disposable alkalines
I've traditionally maintained both disposables for electronics that slowly run down the battery, and rechargeables for everything else.

Eneloops now take care of all my needs. The flashlight still works after sitting in a drawer for months and high discharge items need less charging too... thanks to the low self-discharge rate.

Because these have such a low discharge rate spare batteries don't need to be permanently tethered to the charger. Just charge them and set them aside until needed... you'll save a bit of energy by unplugging your charger too.

Finally, Rechargeable Batteries That Has Shelf Life Close to Alkalines
The biggest drawback for Nickel Metal Hydride batteries is the shelf life. I got gadgets and toys all around the house, so I constantly charging batteries to have them ready when I need them. There will be very little juice left if you put them in the shelf unused for a couple of months. A waste of time and energy. Hence, one of the biggest advancement in battery technology is the arrival of the new low discharge Nickel Metal Hydride batteries. This is another great step in helping the environment. I have very few left of the old batteries since I started to replace all of them with low discharge batteries. Eneloops and Duracell are 2 of the best of its kind.

Pros:
-Low discharge.
-Fine quality product. Well constructed
-Conventional size and dimension.
-You can use your existing NiMh charger for these batteries

Cons:
-More expensive than ordinary NiMh
-Not available at many brick & mortar stores

Absolutely wonderful batteries.
I have been using these for several monthes now and these are absolutely wonderful batteries.
I do not use them heavily so they need to last for a longer period of time; and they do. I put a set in my camera in October (before a vacation) and did not change until 12/25/09(just because I didn't want them to go out during Christmas pictures). I had taken about 120 pictures at that point and they were still going.
I highly recommend this brand over the two major name brand rechargables (no contest).