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1. Choice.com.au	Test: High-capacity Batteries Editors of Choice.com.au Not Dated		Australia's Choice magazine is the only publication that tests a large number of disposable and rechargeable batteries against each other. Most (but not all) of the batteries tested here are also available in the United States. Editors subject 19 disposable and rechargeable batteries from 12 different brands to drain tests. Conclusions are based upon simulated digital camera use and value for money. Lithium-ion disposable batteries last longest in a camera, but aren't as economical as rechargeable NiMH batteries. Alkaline batteries are less expensive and recommended for low-drain devices such as remote controls. Differences among brands aren't significant enough to matter much.
2. Consumer Reports >> Details/Subscribe	Best batteries Editors of Consumer Reports Nov. 2006		Consumer Reports contracts with an outside lab to test 16 sets of disposable batteries of three different types, using a protocol that simulates typical digital camera and CD player usage. The sole lithium-ion battery tested proves the most cost-effective choice, but nickel oxyhydroxide batteries are also good for use in digital cameras. For lower-drain devices such as CD players, flashlights or remote controls, lithium-ion or alkaline batteries are recommended. Within the alkaline and Nickel Oxyhydroxide types, the best battery depends primarily on price.
3. Michael Hains (blog)	Battery and Charger Reviews Michael Hains As of July 2008		We rank this Australian site high because it's frequently updated with test reports on new batteries and chargers as they become available. Summary charts compare test results for AA and AAA batteries, and the reviewer recommends best value buys as well as the top batteries for performance. The site author includes test methodology and data in the reviews.

Batteries Reviews above this line are significantly better than reviews below.

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4. DPReview.com Forums	Low Self-Discharge AA Comparison Contributors to dpReview Forums 2007		A retired engineer tests five brands of hybrid (pre-charged, low-self-discharge) AA batteries, with a report comparing their initial capacity followed by tests at one week, four weeks and three months. Four sets of standard NiMH rechargeable batteries are also tested here. All the hybrid batteries outperform the regular rechargeable batteries, but two of the hybrid brands are much better than the other three. Other forum contributors add comments.
5. Small Things Aviation	Review: Testing Sanyo's Eneloop Rechargeable Battery Stefan Vorkoetter Updated Apr. 2008		Written by an aviation enthusiast, this extensive review tests Sanyo eneloop batteries in comparison with standard NiMH rechargeable AA batteries. Testing methodology and results are provided. The review also includes detailed comments from Sanyo.
6. CPFReviews.com	Sanyo Eneloop Batteries Power Pack Editors of CPFReviews.com June 21, 2008		This single-product review at a flashlight enthusiast site answers our question about whether or not the Sanyo eneloop hybrid rechargeable batteries are suitable for use in flashlights. The review doesn't compare these batteries with other brands or types, but is detailed and well illustrated. This is the first installment, with advanced tests still to come.
7. PC World >> Details/Subscribe	Battery Boosters Christopher Null Feb. 23, 2006		PC World presents an extensive article detailing methods for getting the most out of batteries from cameras to laptops. Four types of AA batteries from four different brands are lab-tested in two digital cameras. An earlier review from the March 2005 issue compares the battery life of three types of batteries, using a Canon digital camera. The article also offers some tips on recycling batteries.
8. PC Magazine >> Details/Subscribe	The New Power Generation Troy Dreier May 3, 2006		Troy Dreier tests disposable batteries from seven different brands -- including two generic "store" brands -- using a Kodak Easy-Share D360 digital camera, a battery-operated television and a flashlight. He provides a thorough analysis of both performance and value for the money, noting how the batteries affect the camera refresh time (for fast shooting) as well as cost per photo. The least expensive regular (not high-performance) alkaline batteries are the more cost-effective for powering a flashlight or TV, so the best battery depends on the device.
9. USA Today Magazine	Batteries up! With more power Edward C. Baig Feb. 2006		Based on the number of photos he can take with his digital camera, technology writer Edward Baig compares three different types of batteries. All use technologies claimed to last much longer than alkaline batteries - lithium-ion or nickel oxy hydroxide. The Energizer e2 Lithium batteries take over twice as many photos and, though more expensive per set, cost less per photo taken.
10. FlashlightReviews.com	Batteries and Carriers Doug Pribis June 2007		This site by a flashlight enthusiast recommends a brand of very inexpensive Titanium 3V lithium-ion batteries as an excellent budget choice. This is also one of the few sites that tests rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, recommending the Pila 600S. The review includes details on which flashlights can use these rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, and how to make this work. Testing details are also provided.

Batteries Reviews above this line are significantly better than reviews below.

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11. Rechargeable- Battery- Review.com	Batteries Guy Bonneau As of July 2008		This website is set up for reporting tests of many types of batteries, including hybrid rechargeable batteries, LED flashlight batteries, and C and D batteries. However, as the reviewer seems to have stopped testing batteries sometime in 2006, the review of AA NiMH rechargeable batteries is the only one that is complete.
12. PC Photo >> Details/Subscribe	Portable Power Jon Sienkiewicz 2006		Jon Sienkiewicz advises sticking with major brand names and avoiding unknown knockoffs, but stops short of recommending any particular rechargeable battery. The Panasonic Oxyride and Energizer e2 Lithium batteries are mentioned, but it doesn't appear that Sienkiewicz tested any of these batteries personally. In 2004, however, editors of PC Photo gave the Maha Powerex batteries an Editors' Choice award.
13. Imaging- Resource.com	The Great Battery Shootout! Dave Etchells Jan. 2005		Digital camera reviewer Dave Etchells tests rechargeable NiMH batteries when he has a chance, but is having a hard time keeping the tests and reviews current. He's added a few updates, including a review of the 15-minute Rayovac 2000 batteries and charger, but the highest-capacity batteries tested so far are 2300mAh.
14. The New York Times	Can a New Disposable Battery Change Your Life? David Pogue Apr. 2005		David Pogue compares the Panasonic Oxyride battery with a standard Duracell alkaline battery in "identical pairs of flashlights, screwdrivers, cameras, hand-held fans and swimming bathtub fishies." In a flashlight, fresh Oxyride batteries produce a noticeably wider, brighter circle of light, but testing battery life is more complicated. It not only varies according to how fast the device uses energy, but also by whether or not the usage is continuous or intermittent. Overall, though, the Oxyride batteries have the edge for digital camera use.
15. Amazon.com	Batteries Contributors to Amazon.com As of July 2008		Surprisingly, a large number of owners review and rate batteries here. You can filter the list by type or brand. Some of the newer, high-tech batteries have accumulated reviews from dozens or even hundreds of owners.
16. Thingamababy.com	Review: Eneloop Rechargeable Battery Power Pack Kit A.R. Jan. 2008		A writer/photographer reviews the large Sanyo eneloop Power Pack kit. Though scientific testing is not performed, the author references personal experiences. The kit is recommended both for photography and general household use.
17. Trusted Reviews	Moixa USBCell AA Batteries Benny Har-Even Oct. 30, 2006		This detailed single-product review finds a few minor drawbacks to the Moixa USBCell Rechargeable AA batteries, but recommends them as convenient and environmentally friendly. An informal test finds them quite adequate for use in a digital camera, while standard alkaline AA batteries are not.

Batteries Reviews above this line are significantly better than reviews below.

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18. Epinions	Sanyo Eneloop Reviews Contributors to Epinions.com As of July 2008		A handful of owners give the Sanyo eneloop hybrid batteries top ratings here. It is difficult to narrow down reviews here unless you are searching for a specific battery, as all types of batteries are grouped together and discontinued versions are still included.
19. MetaEfficient.com	The Best Rechargeable Batteries and Chargers of 2008 Justin Thomas Dec. 2006		Avowed efficiency expert Justin Thomas doesn't test any of the batteries described here, but this review describes several batteries that use the latest technology, with significant improvements over most batteries. He primarily references features and specifications, but this review is informative nonetheless.