[Elecraft] Anyone heard of these?

Sun Oct 12 10:37:01 2003

The new Rayovac I-C3 NiMH rechargeable batteries are rated a 2000 mAh,
slightly less than what is available from other manufacturers.  I've seen
the I-C3s at WalMart locally.  I don't have any yet, but I'm planning to get
some.

BTW, in order to get 15 minute recharging, you MUST recharge your I-C3
batteries in an I-C3 charger.  You can charge other NiMH and NiCd batteries
in the I-C3 chargers, but you won't get 15 minute charge times.  And if you
charge I-C3 batteries in a non-I-C3 charger you won't get 15 minute charging
either.

Rayovac has a car adapter cord available so you can recharge your I-C3
batteries in you car, but it’s only available for the four battery charger.

73,

Bill...
AIØC

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]
On Behalf Of Buddy Brannan
Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2003 11:08 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [Elecraft] Anyone heard of these?

Naturally, the Rayovac site has lots of hype and not a single ma/h
rating to be found. Anyone know any more than this?

----- Forwarded message from Hap Holly <[email protected]> -----

To: <Undisclosed-Recipient:;@ycSubject: Rayovac's I-C3 Technology Makes
15-Minute Charger 

Has anyone found these in a store?  If so, has anyone tried them yet?  It is
hard to believe what they're claiming.  However, if it is true, well, I will
be buying some soon.

Rayovac's I-C3 Technology Makes 15-Minute Charger the First of its Kind

? New rechargeable system allows for battery charging in 15 minutes or less
and up to 1,000 times
? Recharged batteries last up to up four times longer than alkaline in
certain devices
? No other battery recharging system is faster

MADISON, Wis. - Rayovac, the number one selling rechargeable brand in the
U.S., has announced that I-C3, the revolutionary new rechargeable Nickel
Metal
Hydride (NiMH) battery and charging system will be available to consumers in
the U.S. by October 2003. The new I-C3 rechargeable battery system is the
only one of its kind to offer a charging time of an unprecedented 15 minutes
or less, producing battery power so strong that it will last up to four
times
longer than an alkaline battery in a digital camera.

Rayovac's patent-pending I-C3 technology? (In-Cell Charge Control) puts the
control of recharging into the battery, instead of the charger. This
breakthrough
in NiMH technology offers significant performance and convenience advantages
over existing rechargeable and disposable battery systems.

The new Rayovac 15-minute NiMH Rechargeable System will feature new
batteries and two new chargers. The Rayovac 15-Minute Rechargeable batteries
will be
available in AA and AAA sizes. Battery two-packs will be priced under $10,
and four-packs under $15. The two-position and four-position chargers will
charge
AA or AAA Rayovac I-C3 NiMH batteries in as little as 15 minutes and up to
1,000 times. The two-position charger is expected to be priced under $25 and
the four-position charger under $35. In addition, the four-position charger
will offer a car cord adapter that will allow 15-minute charging in the car.
The car cord can be obtained via a back by mail option in certain packages
or by calling Rayovac consumer services at 1-800-237-7000.

"This groundbreaking technology is going to change the way people view
rechargeable battery systems, especially in terms of digital cameras," said
Jerry
Albright, Rayovac divisional vice president, marketing, rechargeables and
specialty batteries. "It's perfect for people with busy lifestyles. The
power,
convenience, and price of the 15-Minute Rechargeable System make it the
premier battery product not only for digital cameras, but for devices such
as PDAs,
toys and CD or MP3 players as well."

An Extraordinary Advance in Rechargeables Rayovac's new rechargeable NiMH
battery with built-in charging control will provide several significant
advantages
over other battery technologies:

? Fastest recharging time ever - 15 minutes or less
? Longest-lasting rechargeable battery in many devices and lasts up to four
times longer than alkaline
? Re-use - Can be recharged up to 1,000 times
? Price - Very inexpensive compared to the hundreds of disposable alkaline
batteries needed to match the lasting power of the 15-Minute Rechargeable
System;
far less expensive than lithium batteries
? Safe design - system monitors the charge in each individual battery for
safest charge design, speed and reliability

The new Rayovac 15-Minute Rechargeable System will be available in retail
stores across the country in October 2003.

Rayovac is a Leader in Technology This 15-minute rechargeable breakthrough
is just the latest example of Rayovac's ongoing commitment to create
powerful
solutions for tomorrow's world. Rayovac's investments in scientists,
facilities and equipment are aimed at developing battery technologies for
future device
applications focused in three battery segments - rechargeable, zinc air and
alkaline.

Rayovac is the number one selling rechargeable brand in the U.S. Over the
years, Rayovac has led the way in rechargeable breakthroughs with the
introduction
of a rechargeable alkaline battery system in the mid-90s and the
introduction of the world's first one-hour NiMH charger and new long-lasting
high capacity
NiMH batteries in 2001.

Rayovac zinc air hearing aid battery technology is world renown. Rayovac
holds more than a 60 percent share of the worldwide hearing aid battery
market.
Rayovac's new generation of zinc air hearing batteries are even more
powerful and longer lasting and offer powerful solutions to the
hearing-impaired.

In the alkaline segment, Rayovac leads the way in building batteries that
deliver more power for the consumer's money. In 2002, Rayovac launched a new
and
improved alkaline battery called Maximum PlusTM. This new alkaline product
incorporates some of the latest advances in battery chemistry and internal
cell
construction. The new Rayovac Maximum Plus alkaline battery lasts on average
11 percent longer than previous product.

Rayovac is one of the world's largest consumer battery and lighting device
companies. Rayovac products are sold in more than 115 countries. The Company
also markets the number one selling rechargeable brand of battery in the
U.S. and in Europe, and is the world leader in hearing aid batteries.
Rayovac
trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ROV symbol.

?2002 Rayovac Corporation, All Rights Reserved

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