» Kodak Max 4 NiMH 2100 mAh Rechargeable AA Batteries

Kodak Max 4 NiMH 2100 mAh Rechargeable AA Batteries Reviews

Customer Rating:
Summary: Worst battery ever
Comment: I seem to be the first person to give this product a really bad review, so maybe I had the misfortune of buying a pack of duds. All I can say is, from my experience I'd be better off hooking my camera to an electromagnet attached to a hamster wheel.

Let's put this another way; these batteries are GREAT! That is, if you like having the charge run completely out five minutes after placing the freshly charged little guys into your camera. Mostly, I can't take more than three to five pictures before the battery icon flashes at 1/4 power remaining. Another three to five pictures and, you guessed it; my camera dies. This made for great fun at my last family picnic, at which I had to switch out batteries from the charger to my camera literally every five minutes.

In case anyone is wondering, no I didn't overcharge them, and yes, they've been this way since the day I bought them. I didn't bother returning them when I had the chance, which was my mistake.

I'm happy for anyone who has a good experience with these batteries; I just know I'm sure not one of them.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Decent.
Comment: These batteries arrived without official packaging in a plastic bag. However, when charged just enough they last for a really long time--I took video of two concerts with my digital camera when the indicator said there was half a battery life left. They last a long time if charged well, but they also lose some of their charge if they lie without use for a few days.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Look for the Kodak 'Pre-Charged' cells instead
Comment: Do not confuse this item (Kodak Max 4 NiMH 2100 mAh Rechargeable AA Batteries) with the newest 'Ready-To-Use' / 'Pre-Charged' NiMH AA cells such as SANYO eneloop, Rayovac Hybrid, and KODAK Pre-Charged. Please observe that the 'Kodak Pre-Charged' cells come in white cases, while those 'Kodak Max' cells shown here are in green cases.

'Ready-to-Use' NiMH cells have lower capacity (2000-2100mAh) compared to traditional NiMH cells (2500-2900mAh). However, the advantage is that they have extremely low self-discharge rate. Typically they can retain 80% of full charge for up to 1 year in storage. In comparison, most traditional 2500mAh NiMH cells will completely self-discharge within a few weeks.

The Kodak Max cells offered here have lower capacity of 2100mAh, and yet it does not offer the advantage of low self-discharge rate. Therefore in my opinion, there is simply no reason to get those cells.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Time Saver
Comment: These batteries really hold a charge. I'm using them in my camera and I have not had to charge them back up yet. I've had it since Christmas and I take a LOT of pictures. Usually I whole have had to charge up the camera twice by now. Loving it.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Functioning as they should!
Comment: No problem so far with this product. Advise removal of batteries from charger as soon as they have been charged.

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