kony wrote:

> It's doubtful those cells actually achieve upwards of
> 3000mAH. Even the majors are only now achieving 2700mAH,

http://www.thomasdistributing.com/ac...-batteries.htm

You will probably say they are not a major. So be it. And who mentioned
"upwards of 3000mAh" ?? Standard Energizer alkaline AA batteries are
only 2850 mAh.

http://data.energizer.com/SearchResult.aspx

> and only then when batteries are new which can dismiss as
> the point of rechargeables IS to keep using them.

The contrary is true. NiMH bateries require several charge/discharge
cycles to achieve maximum capacity. And chargers from Maha and
LaCrosse can give old batteries full capacity.