Articles About Rechargeable Batteries & Cordless Phone Batteries

Feb

Six Things You Should Know Before Choosing a Battery Charger

Categories: Rechargeable Batteries

As rechargeable batteries continue to grow in popularity, more and more people are picking up packs of NiMH batteries at the supermarket or online to put an end to the never-ending cycle of disposable batteries. When purchasing NiMH rechargeable batteries for the first time, however, many people overlook the importance of choosing the right battery charger for their specific lifestyle and needs. The following article explores the different features and options you can expect to find when shopping for battery chargers and will help you to make the right choice for your specific needs.

Basic Chargers vs. Fast Smart Chargers

Basic chargers are designed to be slow chargers that you leave on all night while your batteries recharge, and are typically the least expensive style of battery charger. However, their affordability sometimes comes with a caveat: basic battery chargers tend to either undercharge or overcharge your rechargeable batteries. This is because they apply a set charge rate and then shut off with a timer. As a result, high-capacity batteries may not receive a full charge before the timer switches off. Conversely, batteries that are only partially discharged will receive the same timed charge overnight. This can cause your batteries to overcharge and lead to overheating and potentially permanent damage to your batteries, which will reduce their lifecycle. Additionally, basic chargers do not have protection features to prevent overcharge, such as temperature and voltage drop sensors. Also, if there is a power interruption during charge, the timer will start over and result in your batteries being overcharged.

Smart chargers, on the other hand, have advanced microprocessor controls called Delta V Control, which allow you to safely charge your batteries without worrying about overcharging them. Smart chargers will charge your batteries more consistently because they can sense when your batteries have reached full charge by measuring the rise in voltage. At full charge, they switch to a “trickle charge” mode, which keeps rechargeable batteries fully charged until ready for use. Smart chargers also protect your batteries from overcharging and overheating, which will prolong the life of your batteries. If the extra cost of these features is within your budget, it is well worth the extra expense, as it will save you money due to longer battery life and more battery cycles.

If you’re looking to go one extra step beyond smart chargers, you can also opt for a battery manager. A battery manager offers the same functionality as a regular smart charger, however it is also capable of other useful tasks, such as conditioning, discharging, and analyzing battery capacity. Most battery managers deal with each battery individually, allowing you to perform different functions at the same time. If you use rechargeable batteries for work-related tasks that rely on an optimally charged set of batteries, having a battery manager is the best option.

1-Hour Chargers vs. 4 to 6 Hour Chargers

The best battery chargers on the market will balance speed with gentleness and completeness of charge. Charge speed is always an important feature, but the faster the charge rate, the more internal wear on the battery, which will ultimately shorten the battery’s life. The ideal battery charger will charge fast, but also provide a relative, gentle charge rate and a smart Delta V chip to protect the charger from overcharge / overheat damage, while at the same time provide a complete charge to maximise run times between chargers.

If you do choose to go with a fast charger, you should know that the maximum number of charge cycles your rechargeable batteries can endure will be somewhat reduced. Battery manufacturers claim their batteries can attain up to 1000 charging cycles, but this is dependant on several factors, including the rate of charging and discharging as well as the depth of discharge between charge cycles. In other words, if you want to attain the highest number of charge cycles, use a slow overnight charger and begin charging them before they are 50% discharged (even though this isn’t always the most convenient option). In my opinion, a charger that can charge in about 4 to 6 hours is the best trade off between convenience and not frying your batteries during each charge.

2-Channel vs. 4-Channel Battery Chargers

While speed and “smart” features tend to be what consumers look for in a high quality battery charger, choosing the right amount of channels for your charger is also a critical decision. As a rule, 4-channel chargers are always a better choice than 2-channel chargers. This is because a 2-channel charger only charges 2 sets of 2 batteries at a time. What this means is that, if 2 batteries of differing charge (1 flat and 1 half charged) are charged together on the same channel, only one of them will get fully charged. However, with a 4-channel battery charger, all 4 batteries are charged independently, so that they each receive a full, even charge.

Which Chargers Can Be Used Overseas?

If you like to travel and take your electronics and gadgets with you, then you have to be careful about recharging your batteries overseas. There’s a simple yet critical rule to observe: only use your charger overseas if the charger’s AC adaptor plug is rated to accept 240V. There should be a sticker on the adaptor near the plug listing the power specifications. If it says 100V – 240V 50-60Hz it can accept other countries power as long as you have the applicable adaptor to allow the plug to fit in that outlet. The sticker should also have a tick symbol on it to show that it has been approved for use in Australia. Many battery chargers purchased from overseas do not have any approval for sale or use in Australia and may not meet Australian Safety Standards.

Should Batteries Get Hot When Being Charged?

Yes, when charging Ni-Mh and Ni-Cd batteries, they do increase in temperature substantially due to internal resistance. The batteries will feel warm to hot when charged. According to specifications, they can heat up to 55 deg C (131 deg F) during rapid or fast charging. Allow your batteries a few minutes to cool down before using them. Also, it is a good idea to leave the dust cover down when charging to allow airflow and help dissipate the heat.

How Long Will It Take To Recharge My Batteries?

This is like asking how long does it take to drive from Melbourne to Sydney! Unless you know how fast you are going, you will have no idea how long it will take. The same is with a battery charger: unless you know how fast it will charge, it is impossible to guess how long it will take to charge. The Vapex VTE 2000 charger, for example, has a charge current of 500 mA and will charge 2900mAh batteries in just under 6 hours. As a general rule, charge time is calculated by charge current / battery capacity. In this case 500 / 2900 = just under 6 hours.

So to sum up, for most people and for most uses, a charger that can charge in 4 to 6 hours and has Delta V microprocessor controls and 4 independent charging channels is the best choice for safety, convenience, and wear and tear on your batteries and will get the most out of your batteries.

Jan

Vapex NiMH Rechargeable Batteries Outshine Sanyo Eneloop in Value & Quality

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Categories: Rechargeable Batteries

As more and more people continue to increase their gadget use, the demand for batteries has increased as well. Because disposable batteries are expensive and bad for the environment, consumers are now turning to rechargeable batteries as a more affordable, eco-friendly option. Sanyo Eneloop was one of the first companies to jump on the rechargeable battery band wagon, developing a functional, affordable NiMH rechargeable battery for consumer electronics. As a result of a robust marketing campaign, Sanyo Eneloop has become a market leader in rechargeables.

New competitors in the rechargeable battery market are emerging, however. In particular, the lesser-known Vapex brand of NiMH rechargeables have several advantages over their Sanyo Eneloop counterpart at a much lower retail price. We decided to do a comparison of the two brands, and came up with a few interesting conclusions that might make you a believer in Vapex.

Vapex Instant Rechargeable Batteries Come in a Variety of Sizes.

The vast majority of NiMH rechargeable battery brands – including Sanyo Eneloops – only offer AA and AAA sized batteries. Vapex, however, is one of the few companies who have developed reliable NiMH rechargeable battery designs for C, D, and 9V sizes as well. The advantage is that consumers can use Vapex Instant rechargeable batteries not only on small electronics such as digital cameras and mp3 players, but also for larger electronic devices, such as flashlights, children’s toys, electronic scales, smoke detectors, and other devices that require large-sized batteries.

“Instant” Rechargeable Batteries Give You the Convenience of a Disposable Battery

Early rechargeable battery designs, such as the NiCad, had to be charged when first purchased. This design drawback led many people to shy away from using rechargeable batteries, since they were not able to be used right out of the package. Instant rechargeable batteries, however, can be used right out of the package as needed, due to their very low self-discharge rate, which allows them to be charged at any time and hold their charge until needed. Both Vapex and Sanyo Eneloop feature “instant” rechargeable battery designs, however, the Vapex brand is considerably more affordable than Sanyo while still offering the same level of quality and reliability.

Vapex Batteries Can Be Charged in Any Type of Reliable NiMH Battery Charger

While Sanyo Eneloop NiMH rechargeable batteries are quite popular among consumers, charging them using anything other than a proprietary Sanyo Eneloop NiMH charger will void the warranty on your batteries. Because of this, consumers have very limited options for the type of NiMH battery charger they can use. Vapex rechargeable batteries, on the other hand, can be charged with any reliable NiMH battery charger, allowing people to purchase a wide range of chargers for home, car, and computer use.

For more information, feel free to contact Mike Nace, Public Relations Representative, at mike@electronicswarehouse.com.au.

An Obvious Choice for Rechargeable Battery Retailers

It is for all of these reasons that many electronics retailers worldwide are beginning to exclusively sell Vapex Instant rechargeable batteries over Sanyo Eneloop. Particularly in the realm of online retailer, battery retailers are now able to offer customers the full line of Vapex batteries at factory direct prices, which is half the suggested retail price of Sanyo Eneloops. So, if you’re looking for great deals on Vapex’s high-quality NiMH rechargeable batteries, look online for the best value.

Jan

"We Can Work It Out?" 2009 Passes, Still No Beatles on iTunes

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Categories: EW News and iPod accessories

Back during the 2008 Macworld Convention in San Francisco, I made friends with a guy named JC, who turned out to be the Apple iTunes Content Quality Czar. Once he told me his title at Apple, my first question was about the Beatles and iTunes: our meeting was just on the heels of Apple and the Beatles settling their infamous logo issue, and he assured me that their song catalogue would be up on iTunes “sometime in 2008.” That was two years ago, and still no progress has been made to add the most influential pop group of the 20th century to the world’s most relevant music retail repository. For a long while, other highly influential acts, like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and Radiohead, were also holdouts from iTunes. But at the beginning of 2010, only the Beatles remain absent from the ubiquitous iTunes music inventory, and recent comments by the executors of the Beatles brand show no immediate signs of joining the roster.

Apples and Apples: A Brief History of the Struggle

The Beatles and Apple Computer have had a tumultuous relationship ever since Steve Jobs flipped the bird to Microsoft in the 80s and started his fledgling company. The Beatles have always been rigorous defenders of their brand: their copyrights are notoriously exclusive and expensive, which is why you hear less of the Beatles in commercials, on radio, and elsewhere than other heralded bands of the 60s. When Apple Computer got its start in 1981, The Beatles were quick to respond, and immediately sued Jobs to safeguard their Apple logo and brand. Apple computer then paid $80,000 in 1981 to use “Apple” as its own logo, with the only caveat that they would stay out of the music business. Back in these days, iTunes, the iPod, and the entire sub industry of iPod accessories were just a twinkle in Steve Jobs’ eye.

But as digital audio technology began to progress in the 1990s, Apple Computer couldn’t afford to stay on the sidelines with music and computers. Seeing it as an opportunity to flank Microsoft and the PC world, Apple began to invest in music technology, prompting yet another lawsuit from the Beatles cadre in 1991. That lawsuit would drag on until 2007, when the second lawsuit was settled, giving all Apple-related trademarks to Apple Inc. (the computer company) who in turn licenses those trademarks back to Apple Corps. (the Beatles’ company).

Fast-forward to 2007, when I met JC the Czar — everyone at Apple and iTunes felt rather confident that settling the brand dispute meant that a Beatles iTunes release was imminent.

Sike!

Beatles Dominance & the iTunes Edge

So, where does the issue stand today? In the past year or so, we’ve received mixed messages from the Beatles camp. Back in September, Yoko Ono optimistically and inaccurately told Sky News in the UK that “The whole of the Beatles back catalogue will be made available to buy on iTunes.” But the McCartney, Harrison, and Starkey families, as well as the EMI record label resoundingly denied that claim. Dhani Harrison, only son of deceased George and an emerging force in the Beatles estate, went even farther to add that iTunes’ .99 standard price point for a song download is simply too low for Beatles standards, and that Apple Records might be better served to sell their own digital downloads.

Dhani’s comment underscores the most difficult barrier for iTunes to overcome: what does iTunes bring to the table for a brand as big as the Beatles? To be sure, virtually every recording artist on earth – living or dead – can benefit from the simple yet wide-ranging distribution benefits of having their music on iTunes. Downloading tracks is so easy and commonplace that the iTunes platform gives musicians a viable income stream in an otherwise shrinking industry.

That being said, iTunes can only help recording artists who are less exposed than the iTunes brand. That is precisely why The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, and Radiohead held out from joining iTunes’ ranks: it took time for these larger-than-life acts to determine if iTunes really could make a big enough difference in the exposure and sales of their music. Over the course of the past eight years since the launch of iTunes, all but The Beatles have acquiesced. And now that the lawsuit between Apple Inc. and Apple Corps. has been settled for more than two years — along with Apple Records’ release of the entire Beatles catalogue on that cool little USB — it seems more and more likely that The Beatles have opted out of the iTunes option.

An Incomplete Collection

Why do people stress over the Beatles/iTunes issue? As an avid Beatles supporter myself, I have their entire collection on CD, and it’s easy enough to rip their tracks onto my iPod. Truth be told, if the Beatles tracks were on iTunes, I probably wouldn’t buy them. So why is there such a desire to see them made available on iTunes?

The answer has little if anything to do with music.

Rather, it is the simple fact that an iTunes without the Beatles represents an “incomplete collection.” The online community casts a frustrated, critical eye at iTunes, like a baseball card collector missing one last critical card to complete a valuable collection. As the internet continues to become more inclusive and extensive in what it can offer its users, the lack of Beatles tracks on iTunes becomes an even more frustrating situation: iTunes customers wants to feel as though they can sit down in front of the application and get whatever track they are looking for, including the Beatles.

Maybe the Beatles stakeholders are more aware of this than anyone else, which is why, after all these years, they continue to hold out, leading the iTunes community and Apple closer and closer to a catharsis. Having the Beatles in the iTunes catalogue already means more than its worth for Apple. I suppose that the Beatles have us all exactly where they want us.

Jan

The Lowly USB Port: Unsung Hero of Interactive Technology

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Categories: Mobile Gadgets Living, Rechargeable Batteries and iPod accessories

Years ago, I was leafing through the world-famous Hammacher Schlemmer catalogue and came upon a most unusual gadget: a down-filled, cold weather parka, complete with a USB jack on the inside lining. This USB-powered coat was the first of its kind, and because USB technology was still relatively new, the conflation of apparel and technology seemed especially discordant. Unable to escape an unfortunate pun, I was seeing the emergence of a dangerous homonym: software versus softwear.

From Parkas To iPods: A USB Connection for Every Need

Truth be told, the USB-powered parka was a harbinger of a new technology trend that is now more than just a fad: USB connectivity has become the hallmark of interactive products, whether they are overly electronic or not. As I sit at my desk and take stock of some of the new spoils of this year’s Christmas holiday, I see strewn about the family room several unrelated items that all feature a USB jack: a plush toy that plugs into my laptop via USB to customise the songs it plays for my 18 month-old Daughter, a hand-held educational game system for my son that interfaces with a computer app, which lets my wife and I track his progress, a new Canon Elf digital camera, two new Blackberries, and a Christmas tree ball that you can load digital photos onto.

For my favorite hobby – playing music – I have a DAW (digital audio workstation) that also plugs in to any computer, thus opening up professional audio options that were completely impossible 15 years ago. Accompanying DAWS are pro-quality USB-connected studio microphones, USB-powered effects pedals, as well as USB-connected guitars, basses, keyboards, and even drums! Even more amazing are the now commonplace USB mini hard drives, which hold more memory than my old 386 in high school.

Whatever your own passion or hobby might be, I’m sure you can quickly conjure up a similar list of items that now feature that funky, flat jack we call a USB.

The Quiet Rise of the Household USB Craze

It’s funny – while the world has remained transfixed on the glitzy gadgets of the 21^st century – iPhones and iPods, .mp3 players, laptops and netbooks, and various other flashy devices, the USB has steadily and stealthily crept into nearly every facet of our lives. Though we now have spare USB cables all over the house, it is this connection that truly enables us to have the unprecedented mobile electronic experience on a daily basis. You don’t often think about, but your iPod Nano wouldn’t be chock full of songs and video without its inexpensive little USB-connected dock or cable. The USB not only allows all of our electronics to synch together in a practical, interactive harmony, but it also allows us to gain more customized, personalised control over household items, unlocking new levels of interaction.

Children’s toys are an obvious choice for the USB revolution, since, by definition, all children’s toys are highly interactive. Every toy, no matter how simple, has a multitude of different interactive possibilities, all of which get explored in varying degrees by children. In the past, only specialised behavioural psychologists, empowered by large government grants and lots of free time, would study the behaviours associated with children’s interaction with toys. Now, however, a USB connection allows parents to process this kind of data on their own, which gives them better insight into the personal progress of their own kids. Moreover, a USB connection allows parents to customise toys to fit the likes and dislikes of their own child. Case in point: my daughter’s new plush toy now calls her by her own name and sings about her favourite animal (a llama) and her favourite food (sweet potatoes).

Not only is the USB an information conduit, but it has also become a next generation power outlet as well. Numerous devices, such as battery chargers, can now be powered via USB connections with laptop computers, allowing people to recharge NiCad and NiMH rechargeable batteries for other devices when they are away from home. Given the fact that a USB plug can serve as both a power coupling as well as an information exchanger, it isn’t impossible to imagine that a next generation USB connector could replace electrical plus and outlets in the near future, giving people unprecedented control over everything electrical in their household.

The Lifecycle of the USB Generation

While the ingenuity of the USB cable has been largely unlooked and take for granted by the world of technology, it isn’t too soon to imagine the death of USB technology in the years to come. While the development of the USB connection as a viable replacement to the standard power cable for electrical devices is a possibility, it is even more likely that USB cables will go the way of the do-do long before they find a new adaptation or purpose. New pioneering concepts, such as the technology behind the Sixth Sense Device, seem to suggest that interacting with objects around us will become a much more fluid and graceful process than the USB can offer. In the meantime, the next time you dock your iPhone, charge your batteries, or optimize your favourite parka using a USB connection, take a moment to remember the days when all a jacket could do is zip up.

Jan

The Working iPhone: Inexpensive Accessories That Make Your Apple Gadgets Useful

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Categories: iPod accessories

Recently, a friend of mine who produces the Dennis Miller Radio Show told me that he and his crew would be attending the CES electronics trade show in Las Vegas this year. As part of a sponsored publicity stunt with Apple, he told me that they would record, shoot, and edit all of their audio and video interviews using only the iPhone 3Gs. Even though we all know that the iPhone 3Gs’ camera, microphone, and editing apps cannot measure up to professional-grade equipment, the sheer boldness of this promotion only further proves that the iPhone 3Gs is the Swiss Army Knife of the 21^st century.

For my part, it took me a while to come around to the usefulness of the iPhone 3Gs and the iPod Touch. At first, the notion of having an onboard .mp3 player on my mobile phone didn’t really impress or appeal to me. After all, I had grown up in the Sony Walkman generation, and for me, the .mp3 player was nothing more than the continuation of an otherwise arcane technology. When I was a kid, it was a great thing to be able to listen to music via headphones on the school bus, while riding my skateboard, or whatever else I was doing. But nowadays I mainly listen to music in the car or on my computer at home. Why would I need an iPhone? Isn’t it just a glorified .mp3 player?

While the apps that you see in the Apple commercials seem fun and novel, it is often the simple, inexpensive accessories for the iPhone and iPod that really transform them from being a quirky gadget into a useful device that can improve your job or school performance, shrink your DVD collection, or make listening to music in the car a snap.

The Ultimate In Mobile Recording and Editing

With the iPhone, never before has it been so easy to record audio and video on the fly. Again, don’t expect SLR-quality photos and high-resolution audio or video from your iPhone, but you’ll be amazed at how much you can do with such a small device. In addition, there are many new accessories on the market today that can enhance the recording features of the iPhone and iPod Touch. Manufacturers now make small, inexpensive mini microphones that plug into the 1/8” jack on your iPhone or iPod. For such a small and affordable accessory, you’ll be amazed at how the mini microphone improves the recording clarity and sensitivity of your device, making it easy to record class lectures, concerts, interviews, or whatever else you’re looking to capture in sound.

The Smallest Home Entertainment System Ever

When you think of a home entertainment system, you’re probably imagining a hulking pyramid of receivers, tuners, DVD players, VCRs, CD players, and any other piece of electronic equipment that beefs up the sound and look of your music and movies. To be sure, building the ultimate home entertainment system involves a lot of money and space, not only for the gear itself, but also for all of your DVDs and CDs. The iPhone and iPod, however, allow you to store all of your favorite movies, music, and photos on one very small, very portable device. More and more, consumer electronics manufacturers are designing stereo systems that allow users to dock their iPhone or iPod and listen to their music through hi-fi speakers and systems. Of course, there are even simpler, less expensive accessories that allow you to interface your iPod or iPhone with your TV or stereo as well, such as an AV composite cable, which offers both audio and video connectivity. By using your iPod or iPhone to store audio and video, you can replace the bulk and burden of a traditional home entertainment system and take all of your favorite music and movies with you everywhere you go.

Your Car Stereo, iPod Style

If you’re like me, you’ve got an overflowing stack of CDs in your car, crammed into the glove box and every other storage compartment you can find. Imagine having the ability to bring your entire CD collection with you on a gadget smaller than a cigarette case. That’s what the iPod Nano can give you. What’s more, FM transmitters now wirelessly beam your iPod music directly to your car stereo, with no need for cables. These transmitters allow you to listen to any song you want with the booming clarity of your stereo system while driving – no plugging in necessary.

With the right accessories, it’s amazing what you can use your iPhone or iPod for. Their innovative features, compact size, and powerful processing power make Apple’s flagship gadgets true game changers in the world of consumer electronics.

Dec

The Best Games and Genres For the Wii Sword

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Categories: New Product Reviews and Wii accessories

Back when the Nintendo Wii debuted in 2005, the most talked about feature was its groundbreaking Wiimote controller and nunchuck. While its Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 competitors offered traditional controller designs, the Wiimote completely revolutionized the way people play video games.

Little did we know that Nintendo would continue to innovate and build upon the ingenuity of the Wiimote. Now, there is a wide range of different attachments and accessories that interface with the Wiimote in order to transform it into whatever it is that you’re brandishing in any particular game.

The Wii sword is by far the most well adapted accessory for the Wiimote controller, especially considering how many games out on the market today utilize the sword accessory in gameplay. We’ve put together a top 5 list of the best Wii Sword games across a few of the most popular sword-wielding genres.

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Dec

Product Warning: Disposable Alkaline Batteries Destroy The Environment! Read About A Safe Alternative.

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Categories: Rechargeable Batteries

Are you one of the millions of people throughout the world who take the environment seriously? Do you recycle? Do you purchase sustainable products? Do you try to limit your personal carbon emissions? To be sure, all of these steps are critical to preserving what is left of our planet’s health and cleaning up the mess that industrialism has created over the past century.

But what about your battery consumption and disposal? Chances are, you and your family use a lot of batteries in a year, given the dearth of gadgets, kids’ toys, and small appliances that all call for AA and AAA batteries. If you’re using Duracells, Energizers, and any other brand of disposable alkaline batteries, I’m sorry to say that you’re still part of the environmental problem and not the solution.

The facts are clear: disposable alkaline batteries are incredibly hazardous to the environment. Although improvements in the purity and consistency of materials used to make alkaline batteries have allowed manufacturers to reduce the mercury content, their mercury levels are still quite harmful and pollutant. And while some countries have prohibited disposing of alkaline batteries in regular domestic trash, the vast majority of people throw their disposable batteries away with the rest of the garbage.

Are you one of these people?

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Dec

Was NiCad Just a Fad? Why NiMH Is The New Standard In Rechargeable Batteries

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Categories: Rechargeable Batteries

Remember back in the day when NiCD rechargeable batteries first came onto the scene? Known euphemistically as “nicads,” this first generation of rechargeable batteries was all the rage for a while. It seemed like the end for the golden age of disposable batteries: Duracell was on its way down, and the Energizer bunny had beat his last drum. After all, why would anyone ever waste their money on disposable batteries again?

However, if you walk into any supermarket, hardware store, or electronics superstore, you’ll find that the big disposable battery brands still dominate the market. Conversely, rechargeable batteries occupy only a minority share of shelf space.

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Dec

The High Score Heartbreak: How the Wii Battery Pack On Your Controller Dies at the Worst Times!

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Categories: Rechargeable Batteries and Wii accessories

Back in 2005, when the Wii, Xbox 360, and Playstation 3 were poised to hit the entertainment market, who would have believed that the Wii would dominate the other two game platforms in worldwide sales? With its lower resolution and quirky game controller, all of the gaming elite doomed Nintendo for the bronze medal in the competition for market supremacy.

Now, the Wii and its innovative game controller has become a cultural phenomenon. The famed “Wiimote,” together with the nunchuck controller, makes for an amazing gaming experience, giving you wireless, interactive play with your favorite Wii games.

But what do you do when the charging dock battery pack in your Wiimote goes flat on you, right in the middle of a great game? Since few people have charged replacement battery packs ready to go, chances are you’ll have to dock the Wiimote for four or five hours while you wait for it to recharge, thus losing your shot at a new high score.

How do you avoid this gaming catastrophe?

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Dec

Vapextech Rechargeable Batteries – Brand-Name Quality At Half The Price!

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Categories: Mobile Gadgets Living, New Product Reviews and Rechargeable Batteries

Years ago in college, a physics professor spilled the beans on batteries: “You know, folks,” he said in near whisper, “If they wanted to, Duracell and Energizer could make their batteries last forever. They run out so that you’ll have to buy more of them.”

Now, in my present-day life, with a 4-year old boy, 1-year old girl, and a gaggle of battery-operated toys, I’ve quickly learned that you can easily spend half of your retirement savings trying to keep all of the electronics in your household up and running with fresh, new batteries. Add to this your digital camera, Flip video camera, electronic scale, etc., and before you know it, you’re buying a dozen batteries every time you go to the grocery store.

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