flyfisher Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 [quote name='BILL POSTERS' timestamp='1362254284' post='1997698'] Sony ones for me, or maybe panasonic. Still from the pound shop, which charges 95p for two where I go, cos theres a 99p shop next door to it - yeah, as cuthroat as that ! I dont trust Kodak for stuff thats not photographic any more than I'd buy a guitar from Ever Ready. [/quote] Does Kodak actually manufacture batteries though? Or Sony, or Panasonic? Funny thing, branding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 This thread is definitely causing me battery related paranoia. Although maybe I had that anyway, as I asked for a battery checker last christmas. So... which batteries are best for metal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderthumbs Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 [quote name='Musky' timestamp='1362350093' post='1998879'] So... which batteries are best for metal? [/quote] Definitely metal ones *I'll get my coat* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 [quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1362346331' post='1998807'] Does Kodak actually manufacture batteries though? Or Sony, or Panasonic? Funny thing, branding. [/quote] Aside from batteries. Sony and Pana do make good quality consumer eletronics, amd so have a name and reputation to protect. Their battery operated small items and accessories are decent quality. afaik Kodak make budget printers, and used to distribute cheap nasty re branded crap VHS tapes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 (edited) That's sort of my point. People tend to judge the quality of a brand irrespective of whether stuff is actually made on the same factory production line. AFAIK, TDK used to make a very high proportion of all the mag tape in the world. Samsung used to make a very high proportion of all the 'glass' for LCD screens and TVs. Etc, etc. A battery is pretty much a battery (chemistry differences aside, of course). Why would Kodak go to a lot of trouble to set up a separate production line in order to badge a cheap inferior one? Edited March 4, 2013 by flyfisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 (edited) [quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1362416391' post='1999340'] That's sort of my point. People tend to judge the quality of a brand irrespective of whether stuff is actually made on the same factory production line. AFAIK, TDK used to make a very high proportion of all the mag tape in the world. Samsung used to make a very high proportion of all the 'glass' for LCD screens and TVs. Etc, etc. A battery is pretty much a battery (chemistry differences aside, of course). Why would Kodak go to a lot of trouble to set up a separate production line in order to badge a cheap inferior one? [/quote] You order from China, you send em the logo and they print whatever you want on the item and on the carton. Of course, I have not checked to see if theyre actually made in China, but you get the point. You might just as well buy the cheapest Chinese ones you can find. As for videotapes, TDK was OK, maybe they made different grades, cos back in another life, when I used to repair VCRs for a living, cheap tapes like Kodak ones really were terrible, both the tape quality and the cassette housing really were rubbish sometimes Edited March 4, 2013 by BILL POSTERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyfisher Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 [quote name='BILL POSTERS' timestamp='1362421904' post='1999498'] You order from China, you send em the logo and they print whatever you want on the item and on the carton. Of course, I have not checked to see if theyre actually made in China, but you get the point. You might just as well buy the cheapest Chinese ones you can find. [/quote] Yep, might just as well. Just like HDMI cables and the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 dyou really mean gold plated ones are not better.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machines Posted March 4, 2013 Share Posted March 4, 2013 (edited) I don't think I've ever had a battery die on me, I've only changed them due to paranoia that it's been a while. My G&L still has the original after nearly 2 years. But I do use Procells where I can. Edited March 4, 2013 by Machines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivansc Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 (edited) Last lot of procells cost me £6 for ten, delivered off ebay. And they seem to go forever. Tried rechargeables and they don't seem to last worth a damn. Especially in my wireless transmitter P.S. I used to use Ikea own brand ones until a year or so back but we dont live near an Ikea any more. They were great for the money, albeit a nasty shade of hot dog mustard yellow. Edited March 5, 2013 by ivansc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandomBass Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1362318968' post='1998283'] Thanks fellas..I just paid £12 for 4 from Tescos... as the saying goes.."we're all geniuses with hindsight.." [/quote] How much? Blimey. Definitely not their 'Value' horsemeat specials there then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 (edited) Wilkinsons batteries seem like good for the money. Seem to last well in kids toys anyway, and at least they have a sell by date soyou know theyre not really old stock past their shelf life. Edited March 5, 2013 by BILL POSTERS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Yay, another box of 10 Procells arrived today. £7.50 delivered. 75p per (decent) battery. Sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 These are the ones I use and I usually buy them from this place. Never had a problem with Procells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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