Topic: How long do you think disposable batteries will be around for?

green !YzDEWwv9Z2 started this discussion 14 years ago #18,612

I predict 15-25 years at least. But rechargeables are taking over.

dreamworks !k36EljOEVQ joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 7 minutes later[^] [v] #308,399

you made this thead already

green !YzDEWwv9Z2 (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 10 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #308,400

@previous (dreamworks !k36EljOEVQ)

Where?

Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 25 minutes later, 35 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #308,404

@previous (green !YzDEWwv9Z2)
http://minichan.org/topic/18166

green !YzDEWwv9Z2 (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 8 minutes later, 44 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #308,408

@previous (C)

I forget. And it is lock.

Anonymous D joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 3 hours later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #308,453

@OP
http://vocaroo.com/i/s0f9tjkUq8So

Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 12 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #308,456

@OP

> I predict 15-25 years at least. But rechargeables are taking over.

One day you are crying about the obsolete 2g phone and now you admit you buy newer technology.

Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 1 hour later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #308,494

@308,453 (D)
Now you're just being a shitty actor. You played green as both American and sober.

green !YzDEWwv9Z2 (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 25 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #308,507

@308,456 (E)

I play my disposable gameboys with batteries.

Anonymous E replied with this 14 years ago, 18 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #308,512

@previous (green !YzDEWwv9Z2)
$10 for a recharger with a set of 2X AA's ....Was the best investment I have made in years. Batts are rated for 500 charges yet after double that they keep going and going. I have noticed they last only about 75% now. Ready to buy a new set and happy to pay for the technology.

Broseph !!fxnDb+Ve4 joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 9 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #308,513

@previous (E)
That's the problem with rechargeable batteries. You can use them over and over, but they only last about half as long as a regular battery with each charge. Also, unless you're using nickel-metal-hydride rechargeables, they don't hold their charge very well, so you have to charge them right before you use them. Then of course there's the issue you pointed out where they hold less of a charge each time you use them until they're completely dead.

I like Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries because they really do last at least 8 times longer than a regular battery, or about 16 times longer than a rechargeable. So even though they're only good for one use, 2 Energizer Ultimate Lithiums is like carrying around 32 rechargeables.

When they can make rechargeable batteries that will last as long as an Energizer Ultimate Lithium, that's when disposable batteries will go away.

green !YzDEWwv9Z2 (OP) replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #308,514

@308,512 (E)

But what if I am on a bus or in a field and they die?

Broseph !!fxnDb+Ve4 replied with this 14 years ago, 2 minutes later, 6 hours after the original post[^] [v] #308,515

@previous (green !YzDEWwv9Z2)
Use rechargeables when you can, but always have some disposeables handy for when you need them.

Anonymous H joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 17 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #308,519

@308,494 (Killer Lettuce !!iNo3FkiZx)
> Americans
> rednecks

DXMEOWTH joined in and replied with this 14 years ago, 34 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #308,521

@308,399 (dreamworks !k36EljOEVQ)
Drunk green is drunk.

Anonymous E replied with this 14 years ago, 55 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #308,555

@308,513 (Broseph !!fxnDb+Ve4)
> nickel-metal-hydride re-changeable

My $10 paid for the recharger with 2 of those batteries and with over 1000 charges and going ...anyway its a major money savings and perhaps I will wait until they only hold the charge for 50% before buying a new pair.

Anonymous D replied with this 14 years ago, 1 hour later, 10 hours after the original post[^] [v] #308,580

Recharging is for dumb fucking idiots that have time to waste. I get paid enough to buy batteries. This is the fucking 21st century, bitch lithium batteries are always superior and better economically.

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