Originally Posted By: dougwalkabout
As someone suggested, top-shelf Eneloops might be overkill for minor stuff like remote controls and computer mouses. Sure, if you're headed out into the weeds, bring the best you have. For mundane household stuff, though, any low-self-discharge batteries will serve, provided you have a decent charger.

Since frugalism is the goal, the trick is to keep an eye out for clearance sales. Otherwise you're spending almost as much per battery as top-shelfers, which is not wise. For example, last year, Ikea was clearing out tons of 750mA LSD AAA's for a dollar per four-pack. Did I buy a couple of cartons? Of course I did. Way more than I need, but the rest turn into stocking stuffers and office gifts, so they save me money. 25 cents a cell, and they work fine.


Well put! I don't mind cheap batteries in remotes and stuff although as they die instead of using new disposables I've been trying to Eneloops. It's a bit "greener" and more convenient.

Today I made a good score at Target! They had 8 packs of Ultimate Lithium AA's on clearance for $5! cool That's a great price. I don't use rechargeables in my lights as a rule, I prefer lithium. At least the ones that I use for hiking and camping, or for storage in the car.
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