Somewhere along the line, whether here or in my newsletter days, I wrote an article about the new Oxyride batteries currently available only in Japan. In June, these batteries will become available in the United States.
To refresh your memory, the Oxyride battery is made by Panasonic. It will be available initially in AA and AAA sizes. They cost the same as alkaline batteries but are supposed to last twice as long as the alkaline ultra batteries. And, according to Panasonic, they are supposed to deliver more power, making flashlights shine brighter, portable tooth brushes spin faster, camera flashes recycle quicker and even make portable music players sound better.
Can all these claims be true? New York Times technology write David Pogue set out to test these claims by spending several days testing different devices. His test results make very interesting reading.
To read his article, go to:
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/07/technology/circuits/07pogue.html?
You might need to sign up to read the article, but it is painless and free. And for the number of worthwhile articles published in the Times, it is worth it.
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