In A Nutshell When recharging a camera flash, you need a battery capable of delivering a high amount of current in a short time. Ideally, you want the batteries with the highest rated capacity. The highest capacity rechargeable AA batteries are: Ansmann’s 2850 mAh batteries and Powerex’s 2700 mAh batteries. Of these two batteries, Powerex’s 2700 mAh gets the most… [Continue Reading]
Do Rechargeable Lithium-Ion AA Batteries Exist?
March 8, 2012 by 6 Comments
Do rechargeable lithium-ion batteries exist in standard sizes like AA, AAA, C or D? They do, but they don’t operate at 1.2-1.5 Volts. According to Isidor Buchmann, author of Batteries in a Portable World: A Handbook on Rechargeable Batteries for Non-Engineers, this is due to safety concerns — people might try to charge them in chargers made… [Continue Reading]
900 Lumen LED Bulb Released By G7 Power
March 6, 2012 by 1 Comment
A company called G7 has released a 900 lumen LED light bulb, which is selling for around $19. This warm white ( 3,000K) bulb runs on just 9W, and it is equivalent to a 65 watt incandescent bulb. It has a 75+ Color Rendering Index (CRI) — quality household lights tend to have the CRI between 80 and… [Continue Reading]
The Longest Lasting Rechargeable AA Battery Of 2012
March 5, 2012 by 8 Comments
Sanyo’s Eneloop batteries have had an edge over other rechargeable AAs since they were released in 2005. Basically, Eneloops could retain their charge longer than other rechargeables, including other low self-discharge AAs. Eneloops can hold 85% of their charge for one year, and 75% after three years.
50 Goods Still Made In The USA
February 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
On our Reactual web site, we have a list of 50 Goods Still Made In The USA.
The Best LED Desk Lamps For 2012
January 31, 2012 by 70 Comments
LED desk lamps have a lot going for them. Besides being energy efficient, LED lamps run much cooler than conventional desk lamps, and you can expect the LEDs to last for 10-15 years. Watch out for poorly made LED lamps though — I have an Adesso Lamp that lost 7 of its 20 LEDs in… [Continue Reading]
The Best Rechargeable Batteries and Chargers Of 2013
January 13, 2012 by 155 Comments
In A Nutshell Overall, the best rechargeable AA battery is the Eneloop Pro (aka Sanyo XX Battery Powered By Eneloop). These batteries hold their charge for 12 months. They also have a high energy capacity (2500 mAh), and they perform better than similar high-capacity AAs (see my article for more information). Another good rechargeable AA is Maha’s Imedion battery, which is cheaper than the… [Continue Reading]
The Best Flashlights Of 2013
January 2, 2012 by 134 Comments
Once again, we have scoured the internet to find the highest rated flashlights. The lights we feature here received the most praise from the forums and review sites we assessed. These sites included: Backpacking Light, Light Reviews, and the Candle Power Forums. A few notable brands of flashlight are still made in the U.S. – Streamlight (made in Eagleville, Pennsylvania) and… [Continue Reading]
The Best Women’s Cruiser Bikes Of 2013
January 1, 2012 by 22 Comments
Recently, we featured men’s cruiser bicycles. Now let’s take a look at women’s cruiser bikes, which have become very popular in recent years. Nearly every major bike manufacturer now offers at least one cruiser model, if not an entire line. We feature some of the best looking bikes below, with an eye towards classic styling.
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