Duracell 2000mah batteries

[rhys]

I was in BiLo today and saw they were selling Duracell AA batteries with a label on them that said they were pre-charged and would hold a charge for 265 days. Anybody come across this and is it a load of poppycock or do they really work like Eneloops? They had a green stripe down the side.

[J Rabin]

2000mah is nothing special. 265 days? Yes, and I'll sell you a...
I never had rechargeable AA hold charge more than 60 days. These are no LiIon!
Most folks 'round here buy the Powerex. Far better mah. Nice chargers. Free plastic holders. Jack

[rhys]

Actually 365 days and this is the claim on their website: http://www.duracell.com/precharged/

[cdifoto]

Looks like Duracell's version of Eneloop. Nothing more, nothing less.

[rhys]

Looks like Duracell's version of Eneloop. Nothing more, nothing less.

If that's the case then they look a decent bargain - more so since I can pick them up with my groceries!