I guess it's only a matter of preference and needs. I think most people don't even know and care about batteries with more capacity dying after 100 cycles. If they go for a trip, they probably want to charge less often so capacity is better. Also, they probably don't care about fast charging killing batteries earlier because people are always in a hurry when they need something so for them faster is better. If it die, they will only replace it not thinking how many cycles they did before it happened. Anyway, about 15 cycles is enough to cover the price of buying only alkaline batteries. Every cycles after this is money saved.
But, there is still a market for strong batteries that won't die too early. A lot of devices that need rechargeable batteries are made so it should be replaced as late as possible (electric razor, wireless phones). These devices still use NiCd or low capacity NiMH because they are stronger and last longer, even if they have a lower capacity. People don't care about the time their telephone will last before needing to be charged again, they will probably charge it at night or every 2-3 days and it will always be OK for them. If the Eneloop are really what Sanyo said, I think they are probably the best of both world. Batteries that have enough capacity, that will last longer than higher capacity ones and that have a very low self discharge rate for NiMH! They shouldn't push them for more capacity and keep them excellent like they are. Based on SilverFox tests, they are able to sustain high current (10A) while keeping voltage, they seems really good like Sanyo said with their low self discharge rate and they probably handle more cycles than high capacity one.
All this is based on my point of view! I will still keep some high capacity batteries even if they are weaker and I will still use my Energizer 15 minute charger because I don't always have time to wait for batteries to charge. Now, I'm waiting some Eneloop to test them. I'm pretty sure I will enjoy them. Also, I have seen 8 Energizer 2500 mAh batteries die because they self-discharged in about 1 week, and this after only 4-5 cycles and this show that it is probably more difficult to make high quality product while trying to push the limits. I also have some Sanyo 2500 mAh and some Duracell 2650 mAh batteries that have yet to show signs of high self-discharge after maybe 10 cycles each. If they discharge by themselves in about 1 month, I probably will never notice it because it often takes me less than this time to use them.
As a final word, like I said, there will always be a market for high capacity NiMH and lower capacity ones that are stronger and will last longer. Both kind should always be made by manufacturers if they want to do money and everyone to be happy!
