On 02/02/2011 22:15, V G wrote:
> I want to compare the Eneloops that I got from Dealextreme with the ones =
I
> got from Dell to see if the DX ones are genuine Eneloops (there are very
> slight physical differences, but the performance never led me to doubt th=
eir
> authenticity).
>

Surely the main thing of Eneloops is not Capacity. Many cells have=20
1800mAH to 2200mAH capacity. I'm a bit sceptical of 2,500 mAH and esp.=20
of 2700mAH claims.

The main thing is lack of self discharge. Many NiCds I've had are OK.=20
EVERY NiMH I have had has self discharge unacceptable, 1,800mAH cells=20
the best (maybe a month) and 2,500mAH about 1 to 2 weeks.

If they are real Eneloops they should work after being in a drawer for 2=20
months. I can't see how else you can test. Capacity testing will only=20
tell you the capacity!

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