If there is anyone who would care to draw out a real case scenario of how these USBCell rechargeable AA batteries work, we will publish it with a link to your website.

Please draw out how they are used, charged and cared for in an example that shows their effectiveness and we will greatly appreciate the insight.

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Although safe to use, cadmium batteries are dangerous to make. The people who actually handle them and breathe the red cadmium dust are slowly becoming terminally ill.

But what can we say? The batteries are cheap. Their mark-down saves, according to The Wall Street Journal, $1.50 per average toy, compared to those with pricier batteries.

A worker in Southern China, Ms. Wang Fengping, has worked for years in plant where cadmium batteries are made for Mattel, Inc., Toys “R” Us and Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. The Wall Street Journal reported that ‘hundreds of Ms. Wang’s colleagues also regularly inhale the toxic red cadmium dust that filled the air in the plant.’ It goes on to say that about 400 other workers at the same place Ms. Wang worked have been found to have unsafe levels of cadmium in their systems. She and these workers were employed by Hong Kong-based GP Batteries International Ltd.

Cadmium is a toxic metal such as mercury and lead. They can cause kidney failure, lung cancer and bone disease. Currently Ms. Wang is often too weak to walk and her kidneys have failed. Her doctors have identified her problems to be most likely caused by the cadmium poisoning.

The manufacturing of Nickel-Cadmium or NiCD batteries demonstrate this new method of searching for cheaper production which usually means migrating labor to countries with fewer safety standards and protections.

If you are interested in reading more on this Wall Street Journal Report please check this out:
Toxic Factories Take Toll On China’s Labor Force - By Jane Spencer and Juliet Ye, January 15, 2008; Page A1

The new Nickel Metal-Hydride batteries (NiMH) are safer to make and do not have the heavy metals of older technology. They are not designed to power the same types of devices as are nickel-cadmium batteries, however, we are seeing newer technology make battery manufacturing safer. Perhaps we need to switch to Lithium-ion batteries and forget about Nickel-Cadmium (NiCD) batteries all together. It’s happening already. Power drills and many other devices needing torque in their operation are now being powered by Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries.

We want to thank Ms. Spencer and Ms. Ye for their report. It helps to know what our cheap batteries really cost.

We still have needs for Nickel-Cadmium batteries but there is great change happening literally monthly. We can do better and we will.

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1. Imedion Low Discharge NiMH Rechargeables can be used immediately.
2. Maha Imedion Low Discharge Batteries can replace all alkaline batteries for all your needs, working in the place of all AA alkaline batteries.
3. Imedion NiMH AA rechargeables have extremely ultra low self-discharge.
4. Gives superb high performance even at low temperatures down to 10 °C.
5. Recharge at any time. No memory effect.
6. Protects the environment.
7. Stronger and last longer than dry cell batteries.
8. Charges up to 1000 times.

9. Basically the IMEDION is a modern Ni-MH battery; charges just like any other NiMH battery.

10. Can be charged by using any good quality NiMH Battery Charger. Check out our Maha NiMH Battery Chargers.

As you shop for NiMH rechargeable batteries, consider both types:

High Capacity batteries that give lots of great power for frequent users.

Low Discharge batteries that give lots of power and have minimum self-discharge.

Either way, you will save lots of money and time. Be sure you get a smart charger to take good care of your power investment.

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Do not let the lower capacity numbers throw you off! These batteries contain the same capacity for practical purposes because the power is discharged slower and lasts longer. They are fantastic with high drain devices such as digital cameras. There are a couple of things that make these batteries unique and desirable:

1) These Low Discharge NiMH Batteries are charged when you buy them, so they do not need to be charged up before you can use them.

2) They charge on the same NiMH smart chargers you may use with your other high capacity NiMH AA or AAA rechargeable batteries.

3) The self-discharge of these Low Discharge NiMH batteries is negligible. Their shelf life lasts for months, with 85% of its charge still intact after one year.

We are anticipating 9 Volt Low Discharge NiMH Batteries to be arriving soon.

Thanks for coming by.

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Author: G. Bonneau
Editor’s Pick for Battery Boulevard

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A rechargeable battery can offer a few advantages that make one wonder why people are still buying alkaline batteries.
A rechargeable battery can provide higher capacity, save you money, deliver convenience, and it is in a more environmentally friendly package. So how difficult can buying a rechargeable battery expected to be?

An important phase is the product selection. Now that you’ve decided to buy and use rechargeable batteries, please do not neglect the importance of this phase because in looking for the quality of product, many people base their decisions on price or possibly misleading information from anything they read from marketing sources.

Buying any product without understanding its quality or value can leave one bitter. Some people turn away and never reconsider using rechargeable batteries again.

Rechargeable batteries are really no different than any other consumer products. They are sold everywhere in stores or on the internet today. There are high quality products that deliver on their promises and claims, giving you a good return for your money, and then there are those products that are of average to poor quality.

Some of these products do alright, but they sometimes fall short of your expectations. There is a vast selection of low quality products which really shouldn’t even be on the market.

Manufacturers sell their rechargeable battery products claiming high or superior performance and great value. There are also countless OEM brands on the market today and their origin is unknown. Safety standards are also very important when deciding what batteries to use. Do you know what you are getting when you spend your money?

The rechargeable battery’s quality can be described as the actual electrical capacity stored in it, and the ability to deliver that electrical capacity when you need it. Its ability to maintain its energy level when it is not being used is also very important. If you understood the basic concept of a rechargeable battery, you would have all the information needed to make a good buying decision. It’s much like filling a gas tank. Twenty gallons of gas will go much farther in a small Honda Civic than it would an eight-cylinder Chevy. There are also thirty-gallon tanks for GMC Vans and there are two-gallon tanks for Harley Davidson Bikes. What do you need for your use? Usually it is best to have a large capacity or storage of energy for longer lasting batteries.

It is also important to know that batteries used for electrical items with non-moving parts (radios, walkmans, digital cameras, etc.) use a different type of battery than the battery-powered toys that require “torque” to move a wheel or drive gears. It is a simple distinction, but we are used to using alkaline batteries in everything and not realizing how much power we can waste because the battery can only be used once.

You deserve to understand just how good a rechargeable battery product is when you buy it. Is it quality? The best quality for you will be the most reliable technology backed by the manufacturer, and knowing what works best for your situation. You’ll avoid dissappointment by not buying a poor performing rechargeable battery, and making sure the charger is called an “inteligent” or “smart charger”. High quality rechargeables give a wonderful sense of control of not only how much money I need to spend in order to operate that camera or the Nintendo Wii remote, but that I can always have plenty of power at my fingertips sitting on the charger.

Rechargeable battery actual or tested capacity and performance are just some of the information available from Rechargeable Battery Review (http://www.rechargeable-battery-review.com). Rechargeable Battery Review is currently the only independent review publication on rechargeable batteries and battery chargers.

If you are looking to buy rechargeable batteries or a battery charger, Rechargeable Battery Review can provide you with unbiased tests, comparisons and reviews on competing rechargeable battery products. You can get the information needed to find the right rechargeable battery product that meets your needs and reap all the potential benefits of rechargeable battery technology.

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G. Bonneau is the owner of Rechargeable Battery Review, your only source of independent tests and reviews of rechargeable battery products. Rechargeable battery consumers can use the free resource to make an informed buying choice and make better use of their rechargeable batteries.

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