I am just going to miss meeting you by one day! My husband, Smokestack, will be starting on Sunday March 18. I am going to head out with him for the first 100+ miles to Franklin, NC.
I know that at my speed I will never run into you with a day's head start on me.
Have a great trip!
MN
Sue Buak
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Sly,
The AA Lithiums have a reported 10 year shelf life and sometimes the deals are better if you buy in volume. Difference might be the shipping cost but it never hurts to check. Prices vary a lot on the AA Lithiums. If I'm in a hurry I just check the weekend newspaper for a coupon (Kmart,Walmart, ACE Hardware, True Value Hardware etc)
Here's a very reputable place I've dealt with in the past:
http://www.thomasdistributing.com/enr-l91bp-4.htm#top
'Slogger
The more I learn ...the more I realize I don't know.
Anyone know the the normal price is in stores? If I order 3- 4 packs online at the above link it comes to $30 with shipping.
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Bought a 4-Pack at Walmart last weekend for $10 ($9.99) plus tax. That's about the best price I've ever seen at the retail level. Like I said ...watch for a coupon. Have seen $1 off coupons pretty frequently for Walmart and ACE Hardware.
'Slogger
The more I learn ...the more I realize I don't know.
Thanks but, I'd rather order online than shop at Walmart! Plus, this way I save sales tax. Use this link for Thomas Distributing and save an additional 5%.
http://thomas-distributing.com/sd/
Just click enter store...
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I agree ...but in a pinch I make an exception. That Thomas outfit is great to work with. Have bought a lot from them, including rechargeables and a charger (for other electronic stuff I use). Plus, your delivery will come with a $$ off coupon for your next purchase.
Beats tracking around town trying to find the best deal !!
'Slogger
The more I learn ...the more I realize I don't know.
I hadn't heard anything but recommendations to use lithium batteries since they last so much longer. I wrote Princeton Tec and here's their response about using lithium batteries in an Aurora.
Dennis,
Yep he's right. DO NOT USE LITHIUMS IN THE AURORA!
This is because the Aurora is not current regulated. Lithiums could potentially blow out the LED's in the Aurora. If you have any further questions feel free to contact us anytime.
Thanks,
Sid
The lithium battery application manual...
http://data.energizer.com/PDFs/lithiuml91l92_appman.pdf
Have had them in an old Aurora for a while now. It's in the glove compartment. Guess I'd better go see if I smoked the LED's
'Slogger
The more I learn ...the more I realize I don't know.
Hey am I reading the document correctly, no lithium batteries on planes? Does that include carry on?
I think I found my answer page 9 As far as I can tell they can't be loose and subject to short circuit
http://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/...ew%20chart.pdf
Yeah, I just got a couple packs from Thomas's. Besides having the plane blow up, I'd hate to lose $20 worth of batteries!
I love these batteries and I think in the long run since they say they last (7 x longer but really maybe 3 x longer) and are 1/3 lighter not only are they almost as cheap as a good alkaline but their weight verses power is around 25% of what a few (3 or 4 to 1 lith) copper top that last the same time (in electronic devices) would do. Besides if your Bi-polar and you run out of meds you can eat a few, right?
Last edited by quicktoez; 03-14-2007 at 18:04.
Another recomindation for the lithiums. I have been using the same two in my Easy Share from Springer and I am over 1500 pics. I turned the screen off except for the 2 second review after taking a pic and have been amazed how long they have lasted.
I wish I could do what you did GHOST and turn the screen off, but I"ve noticed that the viewfinder doesn't give the entire view of the picture, just a portion. I wish I could remember the percentage of the image that the viewfinder shows, and then the screen shows 100%. DSLR's are the only cameras that allow you to view the whole frame thru the viewfinder, without relying on the screen. The screen is definitely the main thief of battery power. I plan on actually viewing the pics the least amount as possible, unless I need to clear some space on my memory card.