Rayovac I-C3 15min. NiMH

[Dieselfuel]

These batteries are awesome.
They re-charge in 14min. 50 sec.! They are 2000mAh.

You must use the I-C3 Charger to re-charge these in 15 min. Other chargers will take overnight (although, I haven't tried these in my 1 Hour charger, yet. I'll keep everyone informed.).
But, you can get an adapter ,free, now as a re-bate, just $4 for shipping (that's fair isn't it?) touse in your car 12v outlet. (Hey, my TDI has an outlet in the trunk. Do you think it would be safe to leave my charger there charging while I drive?)


I own 24 different NiMh batteries (Rayovac, Energizer, Maxell), 1/2 of them are 2 yrs. old, and I've yet to have even ONE cell go bad.

(The Maxell are my least favorite. They don't last as long as the others.)

(Rayovac Re-chargable ALKILINE batteries are CRAP!. Most of the time, one battery out of a 4 pack, will be ruined after 2 or 3 re-charges. STAY AWAY FROM THESE, THEY ARE A WASTE OF MONEY.)


I wouldn't mind a bit if the next Fuji D-SLR used AA's for the camera and then had a proprietary battery for the flash. (Although a battery pack is quicker to change.)

[pauly99]

Saw the IC-3 charger at Walmart last evening and nearly picked it up. Don't the NIMH batteries still take overnight to charge?
How long do the IC-3 batteries stay charged as compared to NIMH batteries in the S2?

I've been looking for another charger but have been slow to pick another one up. Currently have a generic charger that takes 7-10 hours to charge my 4 NIMH's and cannot charge in the car.

[Dieselfuel]

Pauly,

Yes, the other NiMH will take 8 hours or so.

But these are great. 15 minutes to charge. They last just as long in my S1 as the other NiMH batts I use.

These are the only batts I'm buying for now on.

Soon, my 12v adapter will be arriving. Now, you really can charge batteries while you drive. Ray-o-vac is still claiming 15 min. even when using 12v.

I'll report back when I have the adapter and a chance to test it.

[scottjua]

SAM's has the 4 cell charger, CAR charger, and 4 AA cells for $29.99. They charge FAST... and last abotu as long as any other 2000MaH NiMH AA Cell.

I love the fact that they charge so fast!

[Dieselfuel]

I received the "car adapter" the other day, and these batteries charge just as fast while driving your car: 15min.!

Gotta love it!

These will be the only NiMH batteries I buy, unless something better comes along.
But for now, these are it.

[KTH]

Bought a Rayovac 15-minute charger, with four 15-minute rechargeable batteries and car adapter from Sam's Club two days ago for US $19.71 before tax.

[ballroom_boy]

Hi there,

I am curious... with these batteries charging so fast, doesn't it fry them? I read that with most quick chargers, the batteries get way too hot and lead to shortened battery life. That is why I switched to MAHA Powerex batteries and chargers... but they are very expensive.

Could you let me know how "hot" the batteries are after charging and how long you have had them?

[KTH]

The IC3 15-minute rechargeable batteries are hot after charging, but not any worse than other regular NiMH batteries.

I took more than 600 shots of an event last night on one set of IC3 without the CR123's .. and they have yet to deplete ... But again, these batteries are at the "start" of their lifespan and should last long ... I don't know how they perform six months out .... I was excited when I bought NoNem back in February ... They were wonderful in the beginning ... I would be lucky if a newly charged set gives me more than 20 frames ... I wish I can pelt the makers of NoNem with the batteries they made.