I-c3 Rechargeable Batteries

[shinneri]

Now, I realize that in general only reviews for GP32 software and games in placed here, but I think that these things deserve a mention.

http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?cata...uct%5Fid=23-038

I recently went to my local RadioShack to pick up some rechargeable batteries. While looking, I came across these RadioShack I-C3 batteries that promised 15 minute charging time with 1,000 recharges and extended life compared to regular batteries. That was a pretty weighty claim, but I gave them the benefit of the doubt and bought the two-battery charger and two additional batteries.

I was very pleasantly surprised.

Charging Time
The package said "Revolutionary 15-minute charging technology!" and, you know what, they weren't kidding. I brought them home put them in the charger and plugged it in. 15-20 minutes later, the little green light and fan turn off. I let them cool (they were very hot) and then put them in my GP32. Worked like a charm.

Life
Well, I don't know about their claim that they last longer than regular batteries. In my experience, they last just about as long, but that's pretty good. I get about 8-9 hours per charge (in my BLU), and, once the charge runs out, I put them in the charger and I'm playing my GP again 15 minutes later. Very nice.

I can't really confirm the 1,000 charge claims since that would take a really long time.

Value
It was $30 USD for the two-battery charge and two batteries. I think the additional batteries were $12. So far, I haven't even opened the additional ones, since the two that came with the charger charge so quickly.

These batteries really have allowed me to play my GP much more since I don't have to worry about buying new batteries or enduring long charging times. Overall, very good batteries and a very good value.

Score:
5/5

 

[p j]

Now, I realize that in general only reviews for GP32 software and games in placed here, but I think that these things deserve a mention.

http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp?cata...uct%5Fid=23-038

I recently went to my local RadioShack to pick up some rechargeable batteries. While looking, I came across these RadioShack I-C3 batteries that promised 15 minute charging time with 1,000 recharges and extended life compared to regular batteries. That was a pretty weighty claim, but I gave them the benefit of the doubt and bought the two-battery charger and two additional batteries.

I was very pleasantly surprised.

Charging Time
The package said "Revolutionary 15-minute charging technology!" and, you know what, they weren't kidding. I brought them home put them in the charger and plugged it in. 15-20 minutes later, the little green light and fan turn off. I let them cool (they were very hot) and then put them in my GP32. Worked like a charm.

Life
Well, I don't know about their claim that they last longer than regular batteries. In my experience, they last just about as long, but that's pretty good. I get about 8-9 hours per charge (in my BLU), and, once the charge runs out, I put them in the charger and I'm playing my GP again 15 minutes later. Very nice.

I can't really confirm the 1,000 charge claims since that would take a really long time.

Value
It was $30 USD for the two-battery charge and two batteries. I think the additional batteries were $12. So far, I haven't even opened the additional ones, since the two that came with the charger charge so quickly.

These batteries really have allowed me to play my GP much more since I don't have to worry about buying new batteries or enduring long charging times. Overall, very good batteries and a very good value.

Score:
5/5

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Cool, i might consider importing, Great review thanks

 

[onionfrog]

sounds good. I should get some rechargable because it get annoying going out and buying a bunch of batteries every once in a while. Right now i'm out and dont have $ for some more...
But i have my ac adaptor

 

[Jred]

I just started a post under i need help saying my screen blanked out and reset and everyone said to get rechargeable batteries so i went to rat shack.

I just got the same setup 2 days ago, the 2000 mha I-C3 batteries and man they do rock. after the initial charge my gp32 has gone at least 6 hours now on my FLU with the light on and at about 160mhz and still hasn't messed up. i'm quite impressed with these batteries.

And they really do only take 15 minutes to charge

 

[DemonStar55]

I have these too I usually have to charge them once a week depending on my useage

they work very well

I just started a post under i need help saying my screen blanked out and reset and everyone said to get rechargeable batteries so i went to rat shack.

I just got the same setup 2 days ago, the 2000 mha I-C3 batteries and man they do rock. after the initial charge my gp32 has gone at least 6 hours now on my FLU with the light on and at about 160mhz and still hasn't messed up. i'm quite impressed with these batteries.

And they really do only take 15 minutes to charge

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I think that was me

 

[0-bake]

hm..thats strange...

i always use 2000mAh NiMH rechargebles, but i could swear, they just last for max. 4 hours. i can't say it for sure, because i mostly just play for a couple of minutes.
but i sometimes travel by train and it is about 3 hours trip. and shortly after that time, they are empty.
and i have 8 rechargebles by 2 different brands and they last the same time. :blink:

 

[DemonStar55]

well I don't get to play alot usually only during study when i got no work

 

[Esn]

sounds good. I should get some rechargable because it get annoying going out and buying a bunch of batteries every once in a while. Right now i'm out and dont have $ for some more...
But i have my ac adaptor

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I guess you were one of those people who believed Nintendo's claim that rechargeable batteries are bad for your GBC? (it isn't true, by the way. The battery companies probably pay Nintendo good money to keep saying that because they know that that's a sizeable chunk of their business)

hm..thats strange...

i always use 2000mAh NiMH rechargebles, but i could swear, they just last for max. 4 hours. i can't say it for sure, because i mostly just play for a couple of minutes.
but i sometimes travel by train and it is about 3 hours trip. and shortly after that time, they are empty.
and i have 8 rechargebles by 2 different brands and they last the same time. :blink:

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I know what you mean. :blink: They really don't last that long (though longer than NiCd batteries) but it's not really a problem for me because I usually have a second set charging up while I use one set. I guess it's the combination of front-light and high cpu speed that drains them.

 

[0-bake]

yep. i have a FLU and it mostly runs abou 160MHz.

 

[shinneri]

I generally run mine at 144mhz or lower (though OpenSNES, which I don't use often, runs at 160mhz).

 

[TelcoLou]

NiMH rechargebles lose their charge over time. I just recently found this out. :lol:

 

[0-bake]

i think, the NiMH rechargebles have a huge lifespan.
i heard about 500 times recharging guaranteed without performance loss.
so, if you charge it 2 times a week, they will last for 5 years!

 

[killbarney]

i think, the NiMH rechargebles have a huge lifespan.
i heard about 500 times recharging guaranteed without performance loss.
so, if you charge it 2 times a week, they will last for 5 years!

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WOW, long life then! :rolleyes:
I've been thinking about getting rechargables for ages but I haven't got round to buying them. Nice review by the way, I'll have a look at these.

 

[aapje89]

i think, the NiMH rechargebles have a huge lifespan.
i heard about 500 times recharging guaranteed without performance loss.
so, if you charge it 2 times a week, they will last for 5 years!

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WOW, long life then! :rolleyes:
I've been thinking about getting rechargables for ages but I haven't got round to buying them. Nice review by the way, I'll have a look at these.

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A dutch magazine tested different brands of NiMH's, and the result was that some "cheap" brands only had 50 % after 50 times charging :blink:

 

[rlyeh]

I use this Varta IC-3 2000 maH '15 mins' package too and works great.

Just wanted to point that there are at least other two '15 mins' chargers but with a higher maH batteries (Sony and Sanyo have both a 2500 maH '15 min' chargers).

Greetings

 

[Mars]

I, after reading this review, went out and picked myself up some radio shack I-c3 batteries and have been very happy with them. Its important (maybe?) to note that the 15 minute charger will also charge your other, non- I-c3 batteries, but that takes hours (I believe the package simply states "overnight"). I've been getting something like 4 to 6 hours per charge on them while running NES at something like 133mhz with my BLU. But let me tell you, those things are HOT when then come out... Youchy! I cool them off before putting them in.

Thanks for the excellent review, this product is definately worth considering for everyone.

 

[gh5046]

Will the GP2X take CV-R3 batteries? I use this currently for my digital camera, and it's really, really swank:

http://thomasdistributing.com/mpc-c301.htm

 

[Fyvve]

I didnt read this whole thread so if this has already been mentioned sorry. But right now these 15 minute batteries are on clearance. I mean the double a 4 packs are $9.97. I work at radioshack and at my store we have at least 5 packs left. But once they are gone, they are gone. They have been discontinued. Good deals here store wide actually. Lots of stuff on clearance. Anyway just so you all know!