Ben wrote:

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WHAT IS GOING ON???
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Ben

I suspect that for one thing you are over reacting. Second you are
forgetting that sh&* happens and there are things like bad runs that make it
past quality control or old stock etc. It also happens that some batteries
require a cycle or two before they come up to capacity.

Take a deep breath. Consider the real meaning of life and consider
moving on. Try NiMH's for the uses you are not using old technology for,
charging them outside the device. They will work for many such devices.
Also try running the old tech batteries through a few cycles to see if they
improve.

Life is short. Don't sweat the small stuff, this is really small stuff.

--
Joseph Meehan

26 + 6 = 1 It's Irish Math