Quote Originally Posted by paulnj
but will rechargable cycle as fast as GOOD alkalines IN THE LONG RUN?

I don't want to drop $60 on rechargables if they don't solve my recyling issues
You would be AMAZED by the improvement that a good set of rechargables provide!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Faster cycles AND longer lasting.

I highly recommend some of the maha recharger models that can be bought here:
http://www.thomas-distributing.com/b...33898&LID=3386

Look at the PowerEx batteries as well.