MecArmy's new rechargeable batteries.

So I was searching MecArmy reviews when I ran into this video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-Rsij__qKA

I don't understand a lot of what was said but I do know that they now have rechargeable batteries that have built in chargers. (It's right after a minute ten on the vid.)

If this is old news call me a newb but I have never seen that and I thought it was very cool.


Thoughts?

Lots of flashlights have internal chargers. If you can replace the 'cheap cells' with a quality one, you're better off. If you can measure the voltage and 'know' how that cell is being charged (properly,) you're even more 'better off.'

Chris

ChrisGarrett said:

Lots of flashlights have internal chargers. If you can replace the 'cheap cells' with a quality one, you're better off. If you can measure the voltage and 'know' how that cell is being charged (properly,) you're even more 'better off.'

Chris

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Yes I have several flashlights with internal chargers.

This is different. The battery itself has a micro usb port for charging.

Heavy said:

Yes I have several flashlights with internal chargers.

This is different. The battery itself has a micro usb port for charging.

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I see and didn't watch the video entirely.

I stay away from proprietary batteries, if at all possible.

Anyhow...

Chris

Heavy said:

So I was searching MecArmy reviews when I ran into this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-Rsij__qKA
I don't understand a lot of what was said but I do know that they now have rechargeable batteries that have built in chargers. (It's right after a minute ten on the vid.)
If this is old news call me a newb but I have never seen that and I thought it was very cool.
Thoughts?

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Hmmm, I've never seen that either 'Heavy'. It is kinda interesting / cool.
But my thoughts are it is just another 'gimmick' designed to sell something. For me I see no practical advantage at this time.
But thanks for sharing the info & video... :thumbsup: It does make me wonder how it all works & compares to a regular Li-ion 18650.....

Heavy said:

The battery itself has a micro usb port for charging.

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This type of cell has been around for at least a couple years. I have yet to see any reviews of them. Have you?