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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 06:42 AM
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Default AA battery charges via USB port

http://www.usbcell.com/

Now that's pretty damn cool.

Says it takes about 5hours to charge and the batteriest have 1300mAH capacity and LED's to show status.

Down side? Only in the UK right now and apx $25 for 2.
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 06:49 AM
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gimmicky and expensive.

also, just from the experience of only being able to charge my girl's mini via USB, i also see it being a huge pain in the ass to keep charged.
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 06:50 AM
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1300mAH ftl
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 07:30 AM
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1300mAH? that's is damn low capacity. standard is now 2000mAH. There are some that claim 3000mAH but when tested, they are just labeled as 3000 and it's more like 2200mAH.

we sell AA chargers that charge four 2000mAH AA in 8mins. USB port wont be able to provide enough amps to charge the batteries any faster than 5hrs.
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 07:42 AM
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its a good idea.. i have kodak rechargable aa's, i love them. no idea how much their capacity is though
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by k3ifers
its a good idea.. i have kodak rechargable aa's, i love them. no idea how much their capacity is though
i never buy AA or AAA anymore...

I have 25000 rechargeable AA and AAA each in my warehouse right now...

I might just give some away, since these days everyone and their uncle sell them.
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 07:51 AM
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I read about this last night. It would be cool and handy to have.
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by DakarM
i never buy AA or AAA anymore...

I have 25000 rechargeable AA and AAA each in my warehouse right now...

I might just give some away, since these days everyone and their uncle sell them.
And you should send some my way.
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by MarshyTheKid
And you should send some my way.
why? I don't like you.
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 07:56 AM
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Ouch. Thats harsh..
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