> Unfortunately things have gotten much worse.

> For example: at my local home depot they sell name brand NiMH
> rechargeable batteries (right now I don't remember which, but it is 
> one
> of the big two). The AAs have a capacity of 2200mAh. Guess how much
> capacity the D cells have? Yup, 2200mAh!??!
...

> At least they're truthful about the capacity, but IMHO that's just
> slimey. Those "D" cells are MUCH more expensive then the AA cells, 
> yet
> the have the same capacity. People buying those batteries as a
> replacement for alkaline D cells must really get ticked off to 
> realize
> they last probably 1/3 as long.

A good modern Alkaline true D cell typically has > 15 AH capacity, or 
just under 7 times the AA cell's 2.2 AH capacity.

7 times !!!


        RM 

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