huladiver Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 Can anyone give me their opinion on what the best batteries (for a long life) are on the Garmin 60csx. I know with other electronics, lifespan can greatly vary from battery to battery. Quote Link to comment
+Miragee Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 The newer "hybrid" NiMH rechargeable batteries are very good. I got four AA Rayovac hybrid batteries at Target for less than $9.00. Then I bought another charger with two AA and two AAA batteries for $10.00. For two years I used Energizer NiMH batteries with good results, but they finally got tired and stopped holding a charge for more than a day or two . . . Quote Link to comment
+david.travis Posted June 9, 2008 Share Posted June 9, 2008 I have been using the Sanyo 2500 mAh NIMH batteries for a couple of years with great results. They are available from Thomas Distributing (www.thomasdistributing.com). Quote Link to comment
+storm180 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 One of the best batteries out there are the PowerEx 2700Mah batteries about $12.00 for four. Check on ebay or thomasdistributing.com Quote Link to comment
sjn951 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Enerigizer Lithium batteries seem to last a long time. Quote Link to comment
sma12 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 (edited) Actual tests with 60csx running continuously with screen illumination constantly on at 50% brightness and NiMH batteries: Powerex 2700--12 hours Sanyo 2500--11 hours Accupower 2900--11 1/2 hours Any low self discharge batteries rated 2000-2300 mAh--10 hours Of course, low self discharge batteries have the advantage if the batteries are used more than a few days after they are charged. Edited June 10, 2008 by sma12 Quote Link to comment
+storm180 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I just bought new powerex 2700Mah for my colorado and they last really long even though the colorado appears to use more power than my 60CSx Quote Link to comment
+Dryphter Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 I use Energizer 2500 mAh rechargeables. THey are ok, but not great. They lose power too quickly when just sitting around. But if I am diligent in keeping my LaCrosse charger full then I always have a new set. I found that the chargers that come with batteries (ie Energizer, duracell, etc) that you buy at Wally World or similar places pretty much suck. Get yourself a good charger and you'll be happier. Quote Link to comment
jimlarkey Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Just bought Sanyo ENELOOP 2000mAh NiMH, and so far I think they'll be great. Don't lose charge on shelf, like convention NiMHs. ThomasDistributing, Eneloop Cheers, Jim Quote Link to comment
+storm180 Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 Yeh a good smart charger is always good to have. I have a powerex charger for my batteries and I use the monster charger for all my other batteries. Quote Link to comment
gallet Posted June 10, 2008 Share Posted June 10, 2008 For long life non eneloop would be better if they are used regularly. Forget about the batteries and concentrate on the charger. My previous mid priced 'smart' charger, ruined my batteries. After 50 cycles they were down from 2500 to 1200 mAh. So if your batteries start out better but your charger destoys them you are going backwards. After a single breaking cycles with my new MaHa and a pair of Sanyo 2700's I got 30 hours from an HCx with heavy backlight use. Quote Link to comment
+Dryphter Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 Forget about the batteries and concentrate on the charger. Good advice. I went with the LaCrosse BC900. I had batteries that were fully charged according to the LED on my Energizer quick charger, but would only give me an hour of usage (+/- depending on the battery). I was going to pitch them all and get a different brand, but decided to try a new charger. It worked wonders on those batteries. I put them through the 'refresh' cycle which charges/discharges a)up to 20 times or if the charger can't measure an increase in mAh after so many cycles. It took a couple of days for each set of 4 to go through the cycle, but it worked. As an example, the batteries I am using are Energizer 2700 mAh. When first put in the new charger, they would read only 300-400 mAh as the MAX after charging! After the refresh cycle, they are all back up around 2600-2700 mAh where they should be. Worth every penny for the charger. Quote Link to comment
+jbhodj & Drake Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 (edited) So would this be a pretty good package? - MAHA MH-C204F-DC AA-AAA SMART BATTERY CHARGER Includes Four Maha Powerex 2700 AA NiMH Batteries, 12V DC cord, Storage Bag and Battery Tester linky http://thomasdistributing.com/shop/-maha-m...nped7438u0s2mm0 Edited June 11, 2008 by jbhodj & Drake Quote Link to comment
+Dryphter Posted June 11, 2008 Share Posted June 11, 2008 (edited) double tap Edited June 11, 2008 by MorganCoke Quote Link to comment
huladiver Posted June 11, 2008 Author Share Posted June 11, 2008 So would this be a pretty good package? - MAHA MH-C204F-DC AA-AAA SMART BATTERY CHARGER Includes Four Maha Powerex 2700 AA NiMH Batteries, 12V DC cord, Storage Bag and Battery Tester linky http://thomasdistributing.com/shop/-maha-m...nped7438u0s2mm0 Think I'll go with this package for now. Seems great and budget friendly!!! Thanks! Quote Link to comment
Bobkath1 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Check out the Eneloop by Sanyo. Ebay has them and so does Costco. They last a long time, and dont lose power on the shelf.o Quote Link to comment
Bobkath1 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Check out the Eneloop by Sanyo. Ebay has them and so does Costco. They last a long time, and dont lose power on the shelf. Quote Link to comment
+EScout Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Here are some of the brands of Low-Self Discharge NiMH AAs now available: Rayovac Hybrid Sanyo Eneloop Sony Cycle Energy Uniross Hybrio Ultralast Hybrio Kodak Digital Camera, Pre-Charged Maha Imedion Nexcell EnergyOn Accupower Acculoop Ansman Max-E GP ReCyko Duracell Pre-charged Pro Power Hybrid I am using the Rayovac Hybrids and the Kodak Pre-Charged. Walmart has the Kodaks for about US$8.50 for a 4-pack. (make sure you get the ones that say Pre-Charged in a green strip at the top of the package.) Quote Link to comment
+rich731 Posted June 12, 2008 Share Posted June 12, 2008 Does anyone know if you can recharge the batteries while they are in the Colorado by using the USB cable? Quote Link to comment
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