Panasonic will introduce AA and AAA disposable batteries in June that the company calls the "most significant developments in primary battery technology in 40 years."
According to Panasonic, these Oxyride batteries last up to twice as long as premium alkaline batteries like Duracell Ultra ($5 for four), yet cost the same as regular alkalines ($4 for four).
Astounded yet? Then get this: Oxyride batteries are also supposed to deliver more power. The result, the company says, is that battery-operated toothbrushes spin faster, flashlights shine brighter, camera flashes are quicker to recharge and music players produce richer sound.
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It's about time, *sigh* My kids toys will make those annoying noises longer and louder now,... yea.
Posted by Muddy at April 10, 2005 07:34 AM | TrackBackThis is the first major development is plain-jane batterys in quite awhile. I like it. Maybe now my digital camera will alst longer!
Posted by: skywalker at April 10, 2005 10:59 AMkids toys, what about adult toys? im sure mrs.muddy wants to nominate the scientist who discovered this for nobel prize in science.
Posted by: mooseboy84 at April 14, 2005 11:09 AMLMAO!!!!!
OK! Just for the record....though I have known *other* women who have had/ do have those particular items....Mrs. muddy has NEVER owned nor possessed in any way shape or form *any* adult toy for herself...er...*myself*!:-D
Btw...I don't know what took me by surprise more....the fact that I just *read* that comment or the fact that it didn't even embarrass me - go figure!:-D
Posted by: mrs. muddy at April 14, 2005 12:52 PMI had more than a few guys in the barracks in cali who had toys...but none required batteries.
Posted by: skywalker at April 14, 2005 06:10 PMAhhh yes....but I'll bet some required alot of hot air, huh? Then of course, there's also the 'ol faithful, trusty, dusty mr. lefty (or righty), eh? And the list goes on.....
Posted by: mrs. muddy at April 14, 2005 06:24 PMNo hot air required. A little wash, lube and mr lefty and/or righty, but they said that it was worth the $30.
Posted by: skywalker at April 14, 2005 06:57 PMNo hot air required. A little wash, lube and mr lefty and/or righty, but they said that it was worth the $30.
Posted by: skywalker at April 14, 2005 07:02 PMhahaha.... believe it or not, that was actually my very first thought but I decided to take another route.:-)
Posted by: mrs. muddy at April 14, 2005 08:09 PMThey told me that it was much better than hand alone. I, however, was a cheapskate. *cough*
Posted by: skywalker at April 14, 2005 09:21 PM"...better than hand alone."
I don't know about that. Besides, the hand is always with you, free *and* it never has a headache.
As far as the rest of your comment, I'm *not* going to touch that one...besides, you apparently *did* already....