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Eneloop

Sanyo eneloop Solar Light unveiled

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Sanyo eneloop Solar Light unveiled Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Sanyo announced new gadgets powered by the rechargeable eneloop batteries including the new eneloop Solar light.
The eneloop solar light is equipped with the proprietary high efficiency HIT solar cell, a product originally developed by Sanyo, installed in various roof forms worldwide.
The light stores the energy in eneloop batteries inside and can be used as flashlight or roomlight.
Via the USB port you can power your MP3 player or mobile phoens. Read more

Posted on Tue, 2 Sep 2008 06:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

SANYO C- and D-sized eneloop Batteries and Universal Charger unveiled

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SANYO C- and D-sized eneloop Batteries and Universal Charger unveiled Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Sanyo finally adds C and D cell eneloop batteries to their great pre-charged, rechargeble battery product line.
The AA and AAA eneloop batteries have been available for a while now and I have almost replaced all my batteries to use eneloop. I still have several gadgets that need the bigger C and D cell batteries, including the power hungry WowWee robot.
The new eneloop Universal Charger can charge all eneloop battery sizes from the smallest, AAA, to the largest, D. With advanced charging technology including voltage monitoring to prevent overcharging, the Universal Charger also has LED lights to indicate charge status. Read more

Posted on Fri, 8 Aug 2008 01:36:58 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Duracell starts to compete with Sanyo Eneloop

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Duracell starts to compete with Sanyo Eneloop Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Duracell announces Pre-Charged Rechargeable batteries.

The nickel metal hydride (NiMH) cells come charged and ready to use straight out of the pack. This new rechargeable technology retains power for up to 365 days while not in use.

Pre-charged rechargeable batteries have been available from Sanyo under the eneloop name since 2005. Duracell is really late to the game here. Read more

Posted on Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sanyo Eneloop USB Charger

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Sanyo Eneloop USB Charger Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review SANYO announced the eneloop USB charger set (including two AA size eneloop batteries).

The USB charger is able to charge two eneloop batteries using a USB connector.

The Sanyo eneloop batteries can be immediately used out-of-the-package following purchase, be recharged and used for approximately 1,000 times, and be recycled after being completely used.

Sanyo already released a solar charger for its rechargeable batteries a while ago. Read more

Posted on Sun, 22 Apr 2007 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sanyo Eneloop at CES 2007 Video Report

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Sanyo Eneloop at CES 2007 Video Report Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review There is no gadget fun without batteries. Sanyo Eneloop pre-charged rechargeable batteries are a cool environmentally friendly innovation.

Nikki met with Sanyo to learn more about the Eneloop batteries.
Watch the Video Interview.
Read more

Posted on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 06:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sanyo Solar Eneloop Battery Charger

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Sanyo Solar Eneloop Battery Charger Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Sanyo continuous its GAIA way of being environmentally friendly and announces a solar powered charger for its cool Eneloop batteries.

Sanyo announced the innovative pre-charged rechargeable batteries about one year ago.
The new solar charger does not just look very stylish it charges up to four AA Eneloop batteries and has a USB port to power other portable devices. Read more

Posted on Tue, 31 Oct 2006 07:35:59 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Think GAIA - Sanyo eneloop Batteries

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Think GAIA - Sanyo eneloop Batteries Technology News, Electronics Buy Guide and Gadget Review Think GAIA is Sanyo's new credo focusing on environmental friendly products and technology.

The next-generation nickel metal hydride battery 'eneloop' to be sold from November 14, 2005 is Sanyo's first GAIA product.

The eneloop battery is the world first rechargeable battery that can be used like a dry cell battery, because it comes pre-charged.
Rechargeable batteries usually suffer from self-discharge. Sanyo solved this issue and achieves with the eneloop a residual ratio after one year of non use of 85% in tests. Read more

Posted on Thu, 3 Nov 2005 05:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr