Only Energizer batteries for me,they last longer than any others I have tried.
I really like the Bunny !!!

energizer good batteries

Energizer and Duracell = made in America. 'nuf said.

Johnny

I have heard from many that Duracell or Energizer are the only way to go...other than replacing the chip and going with no batteries. I use Duracell and have been pretty lucky.

I have Energizer lithiums in all my pins.

"I'm also going to contact anyone I've sold a pin to and have them check..."

It's like you've spread the STD and have to make "that" call. Made me laugh.

Energizer or duracells.. usually from The Depot in the giant packs (I have a child).

I have been buying kirkland batteries for years and have only had two leak. I wonder what is going on, usually Costco has higher quality.

Energizers in mine. I keep stock of AAs for my 360 controllers and my kids' Wii controllers

http://mad-amusements.com/product.php?id_product=1251

First thing I install in EVERY pin I own. Plus energizers to be safe.

Me too gweem!
Can't be too careful...

Generic batteries are utter garbage. At best, they perform poorly and run out sooner. At worst, they leak.

Some of the cheaper brands of AA batteries are something about the size of an AAA battery, wrapped in plastic and a fake case to make them look like an AA battery. I've seen batteries that lasted 20 minutes in a CD player (back when people still used CD players).

I've been using the Energizer Lithium batteries myself, too. Havn't had to replace them on anything i've used them in.

I use the lithiums in my digital camera. I was skeptical, but the lithiums are the real deal. They last a long time. At least three times longer than regular batteries, but possibly as much as 5 times longer.

The battery holder is the way to go. It's the cost of three pairs of batteries and then you're worry free for this long:

Thanks for the heads up.

I only use lithiums in my pins. Not only do they last longer but they are built stronger. Lithium is a hazmat and when it gets wet it can start a fire.

I normally only use energizer or duracell. I have a bunch of radio shack bats because the local one went out of business. Not sure who makes theirs.

I use Rayovac for all my battery needs including in my pins. I've had no trouble at all with them. They are cheap at walmart too

That is pretty much all I use too. No issues as of yet and still made in the USA.

I tried to get photos of the "Made in USA" on the Duracell and Energizer packaging and the batteries themselves, but I couldn't get it focused. They are definitely made in America.

Johnny

I tried to get photos of the "Made in USA" on the Duracell and Energizer packaging and the batteries themselves, but I couldn't get it focused.

You have to use your camera's macro setting:

Energizer_AA.JPG

I too have been bit by Kirkland AA batteries. I've had them leak in my wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, and Wii / Gamecube controllers.

Batteries are probably pretty much the same, but I think Consumer Reports has lost their way lately. They are Toyota happy, don't properly evaluate electronics, and last year they claimed the iPhone was the best smartphone but didn't recommend it. Huh?

Agreed. Costco stills gets my money, just for the duracell AA. I have not had Duracells leak. Maybe luck... maybe not.

I couldn't agree more. Consumer Reports is great for some things like appliances, laundry detergent, etc ... but I never rely on them for electronics. As someone who used to sell electronics for a living, I can tell you that you have to take what they say with a grain of salt. You are much better off with CNET, AVS Forum, or an A/V magazine such as Sound & Vision or Home Theater.

I've had every brand of battery leak. Kirkland, Duracell, Energizer... Radio Shack, Panasonic, Leap, Sony... I think the worst actually were the Panasonics. Certainly I haven't seen any pattern lately of Kirkland leaking more than Duracell, and I use both in AA and AAA sizes regularly. I haven't had a battery leak "early" in a long time, and usually find them in old items that I forgot to empty. Amazingly, I've never had anything ruined by a leaking cell.

As for Duracell, for about 2 years I had an issue where at least 25% of all AAA cells I purchased were either dead right out of the package, or would last for a few weeks and then die. So nothing is immune to problems. At the price of Kirkland cells... just replace them every 2 years instead of every 5!

I write the month and year on all the batteries in my pins with a sharpie. That way I know how long each set has been in the pin.