Rechargeable batteries on classic handhelds?

[RCM]

I couldn’t find a thread exactly like this and wondered if anyone had any experience with the following rechargeable batteries on either Nomad or Turbo Express:

Sanyo Eneloop AAA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries
http://www.amazon.com/SANYO-eneloop-...&s=electronics

E8GE 1000 Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Battery with ABT
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...SIN=B002UWLIUM

I hate using a/c adapters and would love to either buy one of these if they’re reliable or if you have any other recommendations that would be sweet, thanks.

[Ze_ro]

Those are some awfully cheap batteries, they don't even say how many mAh they provide. That's the number you're looking for with these things. look for something with around 2500mAh or so, otherwise they'll die far too fast... I'd recommend spending a little more for a better product. With NiMH, you really do get what you pay for. Specifically, I'd recommend this charger, which comes with batteries. I've had one of these for a while now, and it works great. Far better than the terrible charger I originally had, and it has a "refresh" function that actually managed to bring some of my older batteries back to life.

Even with the best batteries, you're probably still only looking at about a 6-hour life span in a Nomad.

--Zero

[Oldskool]

Even with the best batteries, you're probably still only looking at about a 6-hour life span in a Nomad.

--Zero

Shhhh.. I wish. My Nomad has the modern LCD screen in it which provides a better image quality, AND better battery life. And I'd still be happy to get 2 hours out of it. Of course my batteries are a few years old now, but they are 2500mAh batteries. Only way to get near that (and still not 6 hours), is to have Jonjandran mod your battery pack with a lithium ion battery. Then you might get 4 or so.

Since we are on the subject of rechargeable batteries, stay away from the AA lithium ion batteries, they provide the wrong voltage.

[jb143]

You could probally rig up a D battery pack with a belt clip and get 6+ hours out of it, but at that point you might as well use an AC adaptor.

[imanerd0011]

Sanyo Eneloops are the best NIMH battery on the market. I use them in all of my controllers that use batteries, but none of them are classic. I use them in Wiimotes as well as my Wavebird. I just always charge them when the Wiimote battery indicator is at 2 bars, and I charge the Wavebird ones after 10 hours (or so) of use.

[physics223]

I have a question. I have a Super Micro and it says to plug in 1.5V batteries (AA) in it. Can I use NiMH batteries that are 1.2V? Can the system handle it without exploding or anything?

[Oldskool]

Those are some awfully cheap batteries, they don't even say how many mAh they provide. That's the number you're looking for with these things. look for something with around 2500mAh or so, otherwise they'll die far too fast... I'd recommend spending a little more for a better product. With NiMH, you really do get what you pay for. Specifically, I'd recommend this charger, which comes with batteries. I've had one of these for a while now, and it works great. Far better than the terrible charger I originally had, and it has a "refresh" function that actually managed to bring some of my older batteries back to life.

Even with the best batteries, you're probably still only looking at about a 6-hour life span in a Nomad.

--Zero

Wow that looks like a hell of a charger you linked there. I might have to pick one of those up. I like the features.

[jb143]

The Sanyo ones you linked to are AAA, you want AA. Other than that, I can't speak for a particular brand but I use NiMH's in my Nomad without any problem. Just find whatever you can with the highest mAh rating. The fact that they are 1.2V instead of 1.5V isn't a problem since alkalines die linearly and average out to 1.2V anyways while NiMH's deliver a pretty even 1.2V.

One thing to keep in mind though. Don't play them untill the Nomad dies. Because of each battery being slightly different, each one will discharge at a slightly different rate. If one dies before the others (pretty likely) then the others will give it a reverse charge and ruin it in the process. For this reason you should also match mAh and even the brand to keep the discharge rates as close as possible.

[Vectorman0]

Eneloops are great. They hold their charge longer than others if you are going to let them sit without use for a few months. However, if you are going to plow through the batteries quickly, other batteries will probably give you a bit more play time.

[Sabz5150]

I used NiMH batteries in my TurboExpress and when they started to get low on power, some really weird stuff started happening... level glitching in Super Star Soldier that would loop the level with no enemies or final boss for example.

Fact of the matter is: battery technology sucks.

[Aswald]

I use NiMH rechargeable batteries, 2200 MAHours. No problem.