Sony rechargeables AA good?

nightpiper · 23rd September 2005

hi guys, like to ask if any of u have any clues to whether Sony AA rechargeables (NiMH 2500) OEM from Sanyo? or Sony produce themselves in Japan? anywhere sell Sony NiMH cheap? the ones i saw was $12.50 for 2 x 2500mAH.

TIA.

nad · 23rd September 2005

they are OEM Sanyo.

felixcat8888 · 23rd September 2005

Originally Posted by nightpiper

hi guys, like to ask if any of u have any clues to whether Sony AA rechargeables (NiMH 2500) OEM from Sanyo? or Sony produce themselves in Japan? anywhere sell Sony NiMH cheap? the ones i saw was $12.50 for 2 x 2500mAH.

TIA.

Why not get SANYO? Look to Eastgear at Peninsula.

munwei · 23rd September 2005

Am using Sonys. Quite alright.

But reality for all NiMHs is that after 1-2 yrs use, they drain faster and faster.

I bought mine from Alan Photo in Sim Lim, as well as some from Mustafa's.

Rgds,

MW

Papilio · 23rd September 2005

There seems to be two versions from Sony - one the orange/silver-grey ones and the other the orange/blue version (which has the word "Sony Stamina" on them). Are they both OEM from Sanyo? The Stamina one is more expensive though.

nightpiper · 23rd September 2005

i m using the Sanyos 2500mAH & apparently has the self discharge problem like many of the users. so looking at other brands. the older 2100 & 2300 r alright even though they r older than the 2500s. yea, i was lookign at the Stamina series of rechargeables.

anyone any insight info?

thx.

tao · 23rd September 2005

Hey, I am having the same super-fast-discharging problem with the 2500mah Sanyo. Find that my old Sanyo 2300mah actually last longer. Very irritating.

Suggest you buy the Maha 2500mah or 2300mah. They are known to be much better.

nightpiper · 23rd September 2005

Originally Posted by tao

Hey, I am having the same super-fast-discharging problem with the 2500mah Sanyo. Find that my old Sanyo 2300mah actually last longer. Very irritating.

Suggest you buy the Maha 2500mah or 2300mah. They are known to be much better.

thx tao, i was thinking of getting the Varta. heard very exp.

also putting the Sony Stamina on my list. maha is a taiwan brand right? me using their charger, highly recommended by eastgear. dun know what so great but works fine.

afbug · 23rd September 2005

Originally Posted by tao

Hey, I am having the same super-fast-discharging problem with the 2500mah Sanyo. Find that my old Sanyo 2300mah actually last longer. Very irritating.

Suggest you buy the Maha 2500mah or 2300mah. They are known to be much better.

My maha 2200 can't hold charge for long. After 2 weeks, they will be almost dead liao.

tao · 25th September 2005

Originally Posted by afbug

My maha 2200 can't hold charge for long. After 2 weeks, they will be almost dead liao.

that is much better than the sanyo 2500mah... they don't even last more than 5 days!

casanova · 25th September 2005

Originally Posted by nad

they are OEM Sanyo.

I was told the same...

ricohflex · 25th September 2005

bought sony latest recharge in 15 min
charger + 4 bty about $64

afbug · 25th September 2005

Originally Posted by tao

that is much better than the sanyo 2500mah... they don't even last more than 5 days!

OH!? Thats bad! Why like that?

My Sanyo 2300 can hold for 3-4 weeks.

casanova · 25th September 2005

Originally Posted by ricohflex

bought sony latest recharge in 15 min
charger + 4 bty about $64

May I know what's the Mah of the batteries... Thanks!

ricohflex · 25th September 2005

Originally Posted by casanova

May I know what's the Mah of the batteries... Thanks!

on bty says

typ.2500 maH

casanova · 26th September 2005

Originally Posted by ricohflex

on bty says

typ.2500 maH

Thanks

psccy · 26th September 2005

I have been using GP batteries with my sony cams for about 3 years now. Good and cheaper...
Just got the 1hour charger... did not see the need for a 15min super fast... especially since for the extra money, I can get more batteries...
Using the 2300mAh quite good.

nightpiper · 28th September 2005

so whats the verdict? to get the Sony blue Stamina 2500mAH or the normal orange 2500mAH? or totally forget about all these Japanese brands & get a Varta?

qwe7410 · 8th October 2005

what ever it is, nimh is a crappy and outdated technology

holeinone · 13th October 2005

Well NiMH can't beat the Li ion for power BUT they are much cheaper. And with improving technology that allow their rating to go higher and higher, they are still a relatively good workhorse.

I think a Li ion AA batt will cost many times the price of a NiMH one, so no point right?

23rd September 2005	#1
nightpiper Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,798	Sony rechargeables AA good? hi guys, like to ask if any of u have any clues to whether Sony AA rechargeables (NiMH 2500) OEM from Sanyo? or Sony produce themselves in Japan? anywhere sell Sony NiMH cheap? the ones i saw was $12.50 for 2 x 2500mAH. TIA.

23rd September 2005	#2
nad Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 443	Re: Sony rechargeables AA good? they are OEM Sanyo.

23rd September 2005	#4
munwei Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 281	Re: Sony rechargeables AA good? Am using Sonys. Quite alright. But reality for all NiMHs is that after 1-2 yrs use, they drain faster and faster. I bought mine from Alan Photo in Sim Lim, as well as some from Mustafa's. Rgds, MW

23rd September 2005	#5
Papilio Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Central Singapore Posts: 973	Re: Sony rechargeables AA good? There seems to be two versions from Sony - one the orange/silver-grey ones and the other the orange/blue version (which has the word "Sony Stamina" on them). Are they both OEM from Sanyo? The Stamina one is more expensive though.

23rd September 2005	#7
tao Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Land of the Vegetables Posts: 2,956	Re: Sony rechargeables AA good? Hey, I am having the same super-fast-discharging problem with the 2500mah Sanyo. Find that my old Sanyo 2300mah actually last longer. Very irritating. Suggest you buy the Maha 2500mah or 2300mah. They are known to be much better.

25th September 2005	#12
ricohflex Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: sing Posts: 1,537	Re: Sony rechargeables AA good? bought sony latest recharge in 15 min charger + 4 bty about $64

26th September 2005	#17
psccy Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Holland Close Posts: 620	Re: Sony rechargeables AA good? I have been using GP batteries with my sony cams for about 3 years now. Good and cheaper... Just got the 1hour charger... did not see the need for a 15min super fast... especially since for the extra money, I can get more batteries... Using the 2300mAh quite good. __________________ Sony α200 / Sony α100 IR Quiet please... Let the picture tell its story.

28th September 2005	#18
nightpiper Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,798	so whats the verdict? to get the Sony blue Stamina 2500mAH or the normal orange 2500mAH? or totally forget about all these Japanese brands & get a Varta?

8th October 2005	#19
qwe7410 Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 109	Re: Sony rechargeables AA good? what ever it is, nimh is a crappy and outdated technology

13th October 2005	#20
holeinone Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Tampines Posts: 1,316	Re: Sony rechargeables AA good? Well NiMH can't beat the Li ion for power BUT they are much cheaper. And with improving technology that allow their rating to go higher and higher, they are still a relatively good workhorse. I think a Li ion AA batt will cost many times the price of a NiMH one, so no point right? __________________ There is no life without fast cars....