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Best batteries: performance varies greatly by type.(Buyers guide)

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| November 01, 2006 | COPYRIGHT 2006 Consumers Union of the United States, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Think that one kind of battery is fine for all your gear? Think again. The best cell for your digital camera isn't the best value for your CD player, our new tests show. Pick the wrong battery for your camera and it could die in 37 minutes.

Moreover, claims involving newer technologies can be deceiving. Duracell and Panasonic nickel oxy-hydroxide batteries meet their limited claims for picture-taking ability, we found in our tests. But there are far better and cheaper choices for your camera and other devices.

What are the real deals? This report, including our new tests of disposable batteries--which by far have the largest share of the market--offers ...

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