Hi, You asked about the experiences of list members and varying types of batteries. I've tried those store-brand and dollar-store batteries, and I get horrible results. I've had great luck with Duracell and energizers, but those store brand batteries and those from dollar stores really are bad from my experience. I even used some Panasonic batteries I bought at a dollar store, thinking they'd be pretty good. No chance. Nolan Crabb Rehabilitation Services for the Blind 615 Howerton Ct., P.O. Box 2320 Jefferson City, MO 65102-2320 (573) 751-4788 (800) 592-6004 (toll-free) e-mail: nolan.crabb@xxxxxxxxxx ******************************** CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: This electronic communication is from the Department of Social Services (DSS) and is confidential, privileged, and intended only for the use of the recipient named above. If you are not the intended recipient or agent responsible for delivering the information to the intended recipient, unauthorized disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this transmission is strictly prohibited. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify the sender and delete all copies from your system.