> http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=3Da1z10.3.0.77.saBKb5&id=3D1019352= 3421& Just re-looked at the local Li-ion I browsed the other day http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/SearchResults.aspx?&cid=3D2710&searchType= =3D&searchString=3Dli-ion+battery&x=3D0&y=3D0&searchregion=3D100&type=3DSea= rch&sort_order=3D&redirectFromAll=3DFalse&rptpath=3D0124-&generalSearch_key= presses=3D6&generalSearch_suggested=3D14 Only one, by accident or design, has the part of the label mentioning shelf-life and, wouldn't you know it, by accident or design, you can't see that text Not that I'm suspicious or anything ..... It also happens to be the cheapest. NZ$6.50 ? What a bargain Who'd pay those sucker prices for proper bona fide value-for- money name brand eh ? Joe=20 --=20 http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist .