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Originally posted by Micro S2000
if you ask me the rs rechargeables are terrible the car moves so slow compared to energizers and i've heard the rayovac batts are real fast
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I never tried the RS rechargeables but I have seen so many arguments against the alkalines followed with good explanations. The problem with those alkalines is that the voltage drops under load to about the same as rechargeables (1.2v-1.25v), and after a short period of 10+ minutes, the output starts to decline steadily. The rechargeables have a very constant power output until they are nearly completely drained, whether they are NiMH or NiCd. As far as common aaa batteries go, it seems like NiCd have a slightly higher current but somewhat short life span, NiMh has a long and steady output, and alkalines have a long life and good initial output that drops steadily (a half-dead alkaline doesn't perform like a half-dead NiMH battery at all).
The mini-z users have often praised the Rayovac rechargeables. Keep in mind they have specific batteries for use with specific quick chargers. They have a 15 minute charger out now, as well as a 1 hour charger. I found a cheaper 2 hour charger from Lenmark that works alright, though I don't like the quality of their batteries. rcmart.com / d i n b a l l sells an inexpensive 45 minute charger, dual voltage, and they also offer some pretty good 800 mah NiMH aaa batteries. Shipping will cost you a little, but its not THAT bad.