That's quite expensive for batteries and a charger with those features. A pair of 15-minute rechargeables and a charger costs less, plus for a couple extra bucks you get one free replacement of charger and batteries once you feel that the original set isn't performing as well anymore. Grant On 9/22/05, aquarius <doryfish@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > After reading a message here, we ordered from > www.thomas-distributing.com 1 800 821 2769 > > maha aa nimh batteries 2500 series and charger 204w. The rep suggested one > > of their kits. We are quite pleased with the simplicity of the charger. One > > nice feature is a rejuvenating button when depressed begins a discharge. > Once the discharge is completed, it begins to charge. They recommend > overnight charging for new batteries; after that, 2 batteries charge in one > > hour, 4 in 2 hours. Also, the kit included several cases for batteries and > > a very nice zippered carrying pouch with a front velcroed flap pocket and > wrist strap. It seems perfect for the book port. The cord for the charger > > is like that for a shaver rather than the bulky power adapter. The price > was also quite good. We ordered 8 batteries, the charger and the grand > total including shipping, etc., was $55.44. Just thought I'd let you all > know. > > > > Dory > doryfish@xxxxxxxxxxx > > > >