I us rechargeable and have had good luck with them. I measured 10 charged batteries and averaged 1.45 volts. Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "George Bell" <george@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: <bookcourier@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 11:14 AM Subject: [bookcourier] Re: Rechargables vs alcoline > This debate could go on for ever, but at the end of the day, > it's very much a personal choice, and in MOST circumstances, > I like rechargables. But not always. > > What one should remember, is that standard throw away > batteries produce around 1.5 Volts when new. Most > re-chargables only produce 1.2 Volts when fully charged. > > This is why the BookCourier has two settings, otherwise to > get any indication of battery condition, you may as well wet > your finger and stick it in the air. > > George. > > > =0AThis Message has been scanned for viruses by McAfee Groupshield. >