battery charger

[Jerrycup]

OK, if you guys are not using rechargeable nickel metal hydride batteries, you should be.

The AA's and AAA's are great. Sanyo Eneloop is the brand. They hold charge for a year or more and have a lot of power, can handle huge discharge rates.
the best place to get batteries is Thomas Distributing or Battery Junction.

But the bargain is for a battery charger, which you will also need. It's $24.95 with free shipping if your order is over $25 (and you would have to add something to get there)

Today (Friday 23th only).

Tommy, yours is on the way.

See:
http://www.amazon.com/Crosse-Technology-BC-700-Battery-Charger/dp/B000RSOV50/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1256317365&sr=8-1

[Jerrycup]

Comment on my own post - if you are a Costco member,  look for the Duracell "Rechargeable Pre-charged" battery pack, Costco SKU 437287. This is a package with eight AA's and two AAA's. The package is a clear clamsheel, take a look at the insulator around the positive terminal. If it's white, these are almost certainly private labeled Sanyo Eneloop batteries. The price is $18.49 with a current coupon for $5 off.  Great batteries at a great price.