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Platinum LSD NiMH D Rechargeable Batteries

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Features

Pre-Charged - Unlike standard rechargeables, Platinum batteries are precharged and ready to use right out of the package!
Low self discharge technology allows the battery to hold 70% of its charge, even when the batteries are not recharged after 6 months!
Batteries can be used in any device. Ideal for high drain devices.
Batteries can be used in any charger.
Recharge 300 times.

Description

NiMH low self discharge Platinum rechargeable batteries offer the perfect solution to powering your high drain digital devices. Get a great value and keep disposable batteries out of the landfills.

Product Details

Product Length:	6.0 inches
Product Width:	5.0 inches
Product Height:	4.0 inches
Product Weight:	0.3 pounds
Package Length:	3.1 inches
Package Width:	3.1 inches
Package Height:	1.4 inches
Package Weight:	0.3 pounds
Average Customer Rating:	based on 7 reviews

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review: 2.5

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21 of 25 found the following review helpful:

Higher capacity than before - but still too low for D cells Nov 15, 2010 By NLee the Engineer
The rechargeable D cells in this package (Rayovac Platinum LSD NiMH D, 2-Count) offer two major improvements over previous-generation products from Rayovac:

1. The capacity is now rated at 3000mAh, compared to just 1800-2400mAh for previous-generation products (depending on which version you get)

2. The package claims "Pre-Charged" and "Holds charge up to 2x longer" than standard NiMH cells.

I have tested two of those Rayovac Platinum cells (*), using my rigged-up La Crosse BC-900 charger/analyzer. Right out of the box, they hold an average remaining charge of 2530mAh. That means they arrived with over 80% of rated capacity. After just one more charge/discharge cycle, the average capacity improved to 3100mAh, which is better than rated value. Therefore I have no doubt that those Platinum C-cells are indeed low-self-discharge type similar to SANYO eneloop, with 50% higher capacity.

An alkaline D cell is typically rated for about 19000mAh, but only at a very low current of ~30mA. When used at a load of 500mA (such as flashlight), its capacity drops to about half. Those 3100mAh rechargeable D cells offer only about 1/3 the capacity of alkaline cells, which means you'll have to replace/recharge batteries three times more often. But in the long run, using rechargeable will always save you money.

There are other rechargeable D cells with 3x higher capacity (such as the 9500mAh 2-Pack D IMEDION), but they also cost 3-4x more. So this package is a reasonable compromise between price and performance. Another benefit is that each Rayovac Platinum D cells is half the weight of alkaline D cell (70g vs. 140g).

(*)Note:
The batteries I purchased are actually the smaller Rayovac Platinum C cells. Both have exactly the same capacity, because internally they all contain a sub-C cell. I prefer the C cells because, if necessary, I can put them in the D-shell adapters that came with my BC-900.

1 of 1 found the following review helpful:

Rechargeable batteries that give you their money's worth. Sep 26, 2011 By Howard
These RAYOVAC "PLATINUM" rechargeable "D" batteries, are my second set. The previous ones lasted 3 years, with several hundred recharges, (and are still in use). I expect the same from the new "Platinum" series, making them a great value. Imagine how much money one would of spent buying, in my case, 6 alkaline "D" at a time for my Sony "boombox", with the amount of use I put them through. Note that, in high draw devices, such as my portable boombox, they give around 4-5 hours use, then need to be recharged. In something like a flashlight, I suspect they would last much longer between recharges. I recommend them.

Horrible Apr 28, 2012 By S. Armstrong
I don't usually write reviews, but I had to warn anyone interested in purchasing these batteries. I bought them for only one purpose - to use in my son's swing while he naps. I was sick of constantly buying D batteries and thought this was the perfect solution - boy, was I wrong! I literally used them for about an hour a day and they die after (or during) each use. Then I charge them the rest of the day and overnight only to have them die 3 minutes after I put them in. I've never had a product work so poorly! Very disappointing!
Giving 1 star because you can't give 0.

RayOVac Platinum Batterys Apr 10, 2012 By Johnny J. Young Jr.
These are a great buy with super saving shipping. Using six of the D size batterys in my extra long Mag light. Weight wise is no heavier feeling than my standard size Mag Light using two D size alkaline batterys. These battery are long lasting with strong energy out put. Like much better than the alkaline batterys.

4 of 7 found the following review helpful:

Why get fake D cells when you can get real ones? May 09, 2011 By Donald Tsang
If you need D cells, presumably it's because you want them to last a long time before you need to replace/recharge them. These are 3000 mAh; you're better off getting dual-AA-to-D-cell adapters like this, and pairs of low-self-discharge AA cells, like Eneloops or Tenergy's Centuras (or Rayovac's replacement for their old Hybrid line, whatever that is now). 4000-4600 mAh, costs less, and is way easier to charge).

Alternatively, if weight isn't a problem, you can get real D cells, like these 8000 and 10000 mAh behemoths: Tenergy Centura D Size Low Self-Discharge (LSD) NiMH Rechargeable Batteries, 1 Card 2xD, AccuEvolution Low Self Discharge NiMH D Cells . The Tenergy cells weigh almost 6 ounces apiece... the AccuEvolution probably weighs over 7 ounces.

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