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    Best rechargeable AA/AAA batteries?

    I know it's been a while since I made this thread but I still haven't bought new batteries and the ones I've had for almost 10 years now last very few days per charge when they used to last several months per charge. I'm going crazy literally recharging every device's batteries more than once a...
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    Best rechargeable AA/AAA batteries?

    I'm confused by the 1900mah, it seems very high for AAAs (have they reached these capacities?) and very low for AAs (my 10 year old ones are like 2500 or more). If they are AAs, why should I get 1900mahs in 2018 when I had 2500+ probably in 2005? Thank you
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    Best rechargeable AA/AAA batteries?

    My current sets of rechargeable AA/AAA batteries are 7-8 years old (some Duracell PreCharhed and some Turnigys) and not surprisingly not holding their full capacity anymore so it's time for new ones. What are good ones and a good place to get them keeping in mind I'm in Canada? Thanks
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    Looking for a 3 AAA LED flashlight

    I ended up getting the XL200 at a local store and it's by far the best flashlight I ever had. I like the 5 different modes and the motion sensor to adjust brightness/strobe rate (as I thought the rotation sensor is only active while holding down the push button so it doesn't change settings when...
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    Maglite XL200

    I ended up getting the XL200 at a local store and it's by far the best flashlight I ever had. I like the 5 different modes and the motion sensor to adjust brightness/strobe rate and for the mode where it can dim when not moved.
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    Maglite XL200

    What does that translate to in how often I'd have to recharge nimh batteries? I currently recharge my flashlight every 2-4 months (used rarely), would the XL200 be able to last at least 2 months between recharges without having to unscrew the cap? Thanks
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    Looking for a 3 AAA LED flashlight

    I just posted in the XL200 thread saying I noticed it drops exactly at 12 minutes on all battery types so it must be a timer. I initially thought you had only 12 minutes at full power per charge which would have been enough to make me avoid it. I noticed a local store has it so I may buy it...
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    Maglite XL200

    I just saw the XL50 dims after 5 minutes but based on a timer and not voltage so you can turn it off and back on for another 5 minutes. Is the 12 minutes on the XL200 a timer like the XL50 or is it based on voltage? If it's a timer like the XL50 and I can just turn it off and back on I don't...
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    Looking for a 3 AAA LED flashlight

    For the XL50 they specify it's a 5 minute timer and not due to lowered voltage, and that turning it off and back on will reset the 5 minute timer. On the XL200 is it actually based on voltage or is it just a 12 minute timer meaning you can turn it off after 12 minutes and back on to get another...
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    Maglite XL200

    I'm strongly considering getting the XL200 but am I understanding correctly that you only get 12 minutes of battery life on high brightness before it dims? Does that mean if I use it 6 times for 2 minutes, I will never be able to get full brightness again until I recharge the batteries? If so I...
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    Looking for a 3 AAA LED flashlight

    I really like the features of the Maglite and the low cost so I'll likely get it and possibly also a 1 AA model as was suggested, I don't have a flashlight I keep in the car so it would be a good idea to have 2. However, in a review of the XL200, I just read it only maintains maximum brightness...
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    Looking for a 3 AAA LED flashlight

    If I understood the Maglite XL200 properly from watching videos, the "rotate to adjust" function only works while holding down the button and locks your setting when you let go (can anyone confirm this?). Another thing I'm definitely sure of is the "dim on no motion" feature is just one of many...
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    Looking for a 3 AAA LED flashlight

    That's one of the reasons I wanted to ask here before making a choice, I didn't know that and would prefer one with a driver so the brightness stays constant. However, I'm used to the dimming light serving as a reminder that I need to recharge the batteries soon. Do those with a driver just die...
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    Looking for a 3 AAA LED flashlight

    To be honest I didn't really look at the ones that came in a 3 pack, the simple fact they came in a 3 pack made me immediately think it's one of those cheap flashlights with like 15 super cheap LEDs that are dimmer than a candle. The Maglite XL200 does seem to be what I want, I'm just worried...
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    Looking for a 3 AAA LED flashlight

    I prefer to have one quality flashlight than a 3 pack of cheaper ones. I have a question about the Maglite XL200, I noticed you click 5 times to alternate between different modes, does this mean you can't just push the button once to turn it on and again to turn it off? I can see that bothering...
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