I have had my Streamlight Key-Mate for quite some time now and I am finally ready to get four replacement LR 44 alkaline coin cells. Are all LR 44 alkaline coin cells created equally? I am just thinking of stopping by a Wal-Mart and getting some, assuming that they even carry them, but then I decided to check here first, just in case there are some that are better than others or in case anybody happens to know of a killer price on these somewhere! Also, just in case I decide to get more of these for Christmas presents, is the Streamlight Key-Mate the best in its class or are there better similar lights at this point?
Batteries For Streamlight Key-Mate?
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Robin24k
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Check Amazon, they have a 10-pack for $1.99. In-store prices will probably be $1.99 each. 
I wouldn't recommend giving people that light because of the strange button cells. Check out the Streamlight MicroStream or Pelican 1910, both of which use 1 AAA.
I wouldn't recommend giving people that light because of the strange button cells. Check out the Streamlight MicroStream or Pelican 1910, both of which use 1 AAA.
You can probably get button cells..... AG-13 (same as LR44) at dollar stores for 8/$1 if you have dollar tree around. I wouldn't pay more the 25 cents each for them as you can ebay them for 10 cents each or less in quantity. AG-13/LR44 is the most common button cell on the market. I have a few things that use them but since I can stock up on them it is not an issue and the runtime/size of using 3-4 LR44 cells is more than acceptable for the cost in bulk. I typically buy 20-30 at a time and it lasts me 3-5 years as my heavier used items have gone to more standard battery sizes.
Check Amazon, they have a 10-pack for $1.99. In-store prices will probably be $1.99 each.
I wouldn't recommend giving people that light because of the strange button cells. Check out the Streamlight MicroStream or Pelican 1910, both of which use 1 AAA.
This is sound advice. Definitely buy them online. In the Netherlands it's the same as above for non-standard batteries like button cells or for instance CR123A batteries. In the shop coin cells cost about €1,99 per cell, whilst online you can buy them for at least a quarter of that or less. CR123A cells in some shops cost €6,99, while buying them online makes them €2,50 a piece.
