This deal is awesome. With two 72 pack I can run my inflatable sheep for day. Woothoo!

Just looked into both deals. Beware of that Maxell deal on Amazon!!! The quality of Maxell batteries is traditionally very low (...doesn't last) and you have to purchase a higher minimum dollar amount to qualify for "Free" Super Saver Shipping. Also, according to Amazon's site, with Super Saver Shipping option, they treat your order more "efficently" (ie. low Priority) and it can take much longer to ship out and arrive to you.

The other deal mentioned on JustDeals is no longer available, but appears to be for a generic battery.

Just my 2 cents, but I've had good success with Kodak Alkaline batteries and am going for this Kodak deal I know I can trust!

Hasoon wrote:Head over to Deals.Woot for an even better deal. 17.99 for 120 = $0.15 per cell.

http://deals.woot.com/deals/details/25a97515-dec4-45b5-82f6-f1e08fa0fa0c/120-aa-alkaline-batteries#2

Yeah NiMH rechargeables don't make the best sense for battery remotes and other devices that hardly take any power, like calculators but they can still be used for them if you want.

I use rechargeables for my pocket camcorder (flip video). I get about 2.5 hours before I need to switch them out. I can't imagine it lasting much longer with alkaline. The Energizer NiMH batteries I use are something close to the capacity of alkaline.
I also use them on my Microsoft wireless mouse, and my TI calculator and Lumenmaster flashlights. No complaints, my calculator lasts for months on them.
The upfront cost really isn't that high at all. You'll pay more for a quality charger than a few sets of batteries. AA or AAA NiMH battery cells are $3 or less on Amazon per cell. More like $2.25 per cell.

sdc100 wrote:Keep in mind that Kodak has discontinued most of its business so upgrades and firmware updates are unlikely! So buy at your own risk.

You have a point there. Some company or start-up has designed a AA rechargeable battery and USB stick into one. There could be firmware updates for it!

http://www.everythingusb.com/aa-usb-battery-flash-drive-20828.html

I normally use rechargeables, but they are not good for long-term, low drain applications like clocks, and they they do not hold up as well for things like car flashlights. My kitchen clock will run for more than a year on an alkaline AA, but lasts just a month with the rechargeables. I ordered one pack to keep on hand.

mobartz wrote:Does anyone know where these batteries are made?

Probably in a battery factory.

rsilver wrote:Kodak is no longer in the battery business. These batteries leak.



[MOD (TT): Do you have personal experience on this? All I found was one review (of 3 total) on Amazon.]

Yes, based on personal experience.

rsilver wrote:Yes, based on personal experience.

That is a false statement. Kodak went chapter 11 and is keeping there battery line. I use Kodak alkaline batteries and have never had a problem.

Ok Woot, you got me, I do have a drawer full of remote controls from all the other stuff I have bought. Not to mention all the toys you sell that need thse batteries But 72 batteries? No wonder someone said they leak. It takes for ever to use them all.

I just signed up for Woot today and just in time for back-to-school. I have been purchasing Kodak Alkaline batteries for years and have never had leaking problems and always good results. With this expiration date no one should have leaking issues. Over the past few years, my kids use them with their Wii system. Just make sure you always buy Alkaline and thanks WOOT for a great deal.

cengland0 wrote:Probably in a battery factory.

Could be. Looking for the country of origin.

sdc100 wrote:Keep in mind that Kodak has discontinued most of its business so upgrades and firmware updates are unlikely! So buy at your own risk.

I should really look into firmware updates for all of my batteries.

mobartz wrote:Does anyone know where these batteries are made?

Very likely in a battery factory.

crueby wrote:Upgrades? Firmware? These are BATTERIES. Where are you trying to plug in the usb cable to upgrade them??? 8-)

Kodak spun off its battery division into a seperate company years ago - they just license the name. Though I bet they are looking for a new name now....

< whisper > He was being ironic. < / whisper >

HEY! WHERE'S THE BACON??

eltiare wrote:HEY! WHERE'S THE BACON??

It's coming tomorrow. Read your newsletter carefully.

sdc100 wrote:Keep in mind that Kodak has discontinued most of its business so upgrades and firmware updates are unlikely! So buy at your own risk.

Deal killer for me - I hate buying batteries and not being able to get a firmware update.

goes without saying, but why would anyone buy a non-rechargeable AA or AAA battery these days? especially wooters, who are by default a smarter shopper. Woot, I'd be ok if I never saw a disposable battery deal from you again.

kennr8 wrote:These are sold under the name of a bankrupt company that failed because it failed it's customers. you get what you see.

They actually failed mostly because they didn't react fast enough to the digital revolution. They continued to serve their customers well throughout, and contrary to common perception, they are still "in business" under bankruptcy protection.

I was born and raised in Rochester, NY. Home of Kodak.
I dont even trust their products.

Unless its some Kodachrome...

...Oh wait.

enos233 wrote:It 'Depends'.

This^

rockyj wrote:[quote postid="5127973" user="vladistov"]Chapter 11 Bankruptcy is not the same thing as being 'no longer in business'. Staying in business is, in fact, the very object of filing.

It's kinda like how some Americans are short selling their homes because they can and not because they have to, hurting all their neighbors as they run off an buy a new home for half the price. So Kodak will still have a business, but they don't have to pay their bills.

Its similar but Kodak survives the same way that a home survives. I doubt that Kodak would be able to keep running and pay back creditors in full. Bankruptcy may be the best option for creditors.

The old owners or shareholders don't get to keep the company. The creditors get Kodak and keep it operating.

In a short sale the bank approves the sale and takes the money becuase it is likely more than they will get in a foreclosure. In both cases, the asset survives and continues to be used.

Shareholders have limited liability. They can only lose their shares. The creditors knew this when they loaned the company money. They have no obligation to pay back creditors. The limited liability company has likely created many more jobs than the old method by limiting risk.

Similarly, we eliminated debtors prisons for people. It is easier for a company to discharge debt. An individual can not always discharge all debts. In some states, the short sellers are on the hook for the difference and the bank can go after them.

jbills wrote:goes without saying, but why would anyone buy a non-rechargeable AA or AAA battery these days? especially wooters, who are by default a smarter shopper. Woot, I'd be ok if I never saw a disposable battery deal from you again.

Alkalines work better in remote controls, smoke detectors, radios, flashlights. wall clocks, and thermostats. Basically anything that is slow or low energy drain.

Alkalines also have longer shelf lives than NiMH. NiMH drain pretty quick if they're not used.

Last thing you want is for an emergency flashlight to not work because you popped NiMH batteries in them to save a few bucks.

The last time I bought bulk batteries from Woot, they SUCKED!! They were not Kodak, but they did not last 5 minutes. I got ripped off!!!!!!

not2cheap wrote:In for 6 on 2 accounts. Need 648 volts to drive my flux capacitor.

uh that would be 1.21 gigawatts

nowthatiscool wrote:Most (all?) alkalines will leak if allowed to drain all the way to nothing. And they all use the same basic chemistry, so no wonder.

Many cheaper alkalines will leak even without use. In fact, Kodak is one of the worse, in my experience. I bought several packs of 48 Kodak alkalines for $7.99. About 6 months before their expiration date, about half of my unused batteries leaked. See photo below (note the Kodak branding in small print). Those batteries were never used, Better quality batteries don't leak even way past their expiration date. In fact, the casing is the biggest difference between quality name brands and cheap generics. And it's the difference between many brands' Professional line and their regular Consumer line. The Pro line costs a lot more because the casing is more leak and corrosion proof. Otherwise, the alkaline chemistry is the same.

Because of my experience with Kodak batteries, I would NOT recommend buying them in bulk. They will leak before you use them. And worse, your electronics will be ruined (as was my remote control). I will add that since Kodak doesn't manufacture their own AA batteries, the ones Woot are selling may be better built. But I wouldn't count on it.

paul1978 wrote:This deal is awesome. With two 72 pack I can run my inflatable sheep for day. Woothoo!

Does it vibrate and make moaning noises?

For a cheaper alternative, go to http://www.justdeals.com

They're currently selling 120 AA batteries for #17.77 + $4.99 s/h. That's about 19 cents per battery.

TeknoKid wrote:Isn't Kodak out of business? I thought it was being split up into parts and only the patents really had value..

So what’s up with these batteries? are they new old stock or are they being produced by someone who bought the rights to the name thinking they would sell more batteries than if they used their own name? (not like Kodak was know for batteries anyway)

Kodak never made its own alkaline batteries, and have always relied on rebranding generic batteries. Their battery division made specialty batteries used for imaging, i.e. lithium batteries for cameras.

TeknoKid wrote:Who is going to service the:

Warranty: 1 Year Kodak

With Kodak no longer in business?

SquareTrade!!!

vladistov wrote:HP has a table that indicates a 1.5V battery with amperage of 2750 mAh @ 75°F (24°C).

That's an average for AA batteries but some brands have gone as high as 2900 mAh. Sadly, many brands have gone the other way, decreasing their capacity from the norm. That's because their AA batteries are really just AAA batteries with a jacket to increase the size. In other words, both their AA and AAA batteries have the same amount of active chemicals. A telltale sign is the price. If both their AA and AAA batteries cost the same, then they likely have the same amount of juice.

Bozanimal wrote:Alkaline? People still use disposable batteries? What is this 1985? Where's Doc, because surely we've gotta get back to the future?

You're making a lot of assumptions:
Rechargeables are better for the environment.
Everyone cares about the environment.

And/or

Rechargeables save you money.
Everyone wants to save money.

Do the Pareto Chart. You're not saving squat.

I'll keep buying my Bucket O' Batteries from Costco.

layotte wrote:In for 1 of each... store them in your freezer.

Bad idea. It's an old wives tale (apologies to all the old wives reading this), based on the fact that chemical reactions slow down in the cold. While that may be true, experts say that any increase in lifespan is negligible. In fact, there are two reasons NOT to place alkalines in the freezer.

1) Alkalines don't operate well in the cold. Frozen or refrigerated batteries need to be warmed before it reaches its optimum performance. It's one reason lithium batteries are used in very cold applications. FYI, if you need to use alkaline batteries in the cold, one trick is to place them in your underarm periodically to warm them up.

2) The Energizer website specifically warns against freezing batteries because when they enter room temperature, moisture condensation results. This occurs inside as well as outside the battery. The moisture compromises the casing, causing leakage among other problems.

Would have been great if you could get some AA and AAA.

sdc100 wrote:Many cheaper alkalines will leak even without use. In fact, Kodak is one of the worse, in my experience. I bought several packs of 48 Kodak alkalines for $7.99. About 6 months before their expiration date, about half of my unused batteries leaked. See photo below (note the Kodak branding in small print). Those batteries were never used, Better quality batteries don't leak even way past their expiration date. In fact, the casing is the biggest difference between quality name brands and cheap generics. And it's the difference between many brands' Professional line and their regular Consumer line. The Pro line costs a lot more because the casing is more leak and corrosion proof. Otherwise, the alkaline chemistry is the same.

Because of my experience with Kodak batteries, I would NOT recommend buying them in bulk. They will leak before you use them. And worse, your electronics will be ruined (as was my remote control). I will add that since Kodak doesn't manufacture their own AA batteries, the ones Woot are selling may be better built. But I wouldn't count on it.

I wish your picture was taken with Instagram, the hue and chroma are depressing on this photo.

Justdeals.com is sold out of batteries . . .

dctipton1 wrote:FYI
On woot Community Sourced deals! there's a link to Justdeals.com for 120 AA's for $17.77 (includes shipping) - from Fry's.

Personally, I use rechargables -- Sanyo eneloops has the best reviews on Amazon (they stay charged longer than most other rechargables.)

Atltrainman wrote:I used to work for the battery manufacturing division of Panasonic. The alkaline battery factory they had in the U.S. was a joint venture with Kodak. That same plant made the Panasonic, Kodak, Maxell, Philips, Amway, and several other brands of batteries. They licensed their battery making technology to Ray-o-Vac and would even make some batteries for Ray-o-Vac when they couldn't produce enough.

There was a period of time when the company had a problem with bad seals on the negative end of the AA batteries, but that was over 14 years ago.

The alkaline battery factory in the U.S. was closed and relocated about 5 or 6 years ago. (This was after I left the company)

We used to laugh at the various ratings that came out on alkaline batteries, because while magazines like Consumer Reports would rate certain brands better than others, we knew that the batteries were in fact all the same and made on the same equipment. At the time I was in the industry, there were only 3 different alkaline battery manufacturers in the U.S., but lots of different brands.

Alkaline batteries are good for up to 5 years from the date of manufacture. At the 5 year mark, they will be sitting at 85% of full capacity.

BTW, the only difference between the regular alkaline batteries and the "Ultra" types is a carbon coating of the inside of the steel can of the battery. The carbon coating helps for a quicker recycle time in high drain applications, like a camera flash. It won't really help in something like flashlight use, where the drain is a slow constant.

Good Post.

Many years ago I read a review from Consumer Reports which said just about the same thing. Then they showed how to see the same factory markings on Energizer, Walgreens, Rite Aid and many other store brands. The bottom line was an alkaline was an alkaline was an alkaline.

The crap shoot here is the age and condition of the batteries. I’ll roll the bones for $20 damn dollars.

chuckschilling wrote:That's fine, but not all devices work with rechargeable batteries. Rechargeables do not charge to the same voltage levels as a new alkaline battery, thus, any device which checks the voltage of a battery when you put it in (such as my Medtronic Paradigm 722 insulin pump) may reject it. In other words, I cannot use rechargeables in my insulin pump, regardless of how "green" I might want to be - and my ecologically friendly heart just has to get used to that fact. I suspect there are any number of other medical devices which operate similarly.

Yes, that's especially true with older electronics, manufactured before NiMH batteries became ubiquitous. I have an Olympus audio recorder that use one AAA battery and it would not work with a 1.2V NiMH or NiCad battery.

That said, you can now use rechargeable batteries. About 3 years ago, a new type of rechargeable battery appeared, NiZn (nickel zinc). Not only did it surpass the 1.2V of NiMH batteries, but at 1.6V, it even surpasses alkalines. Other than the higher voltage, it has a discharge profile similar to regular NiMH batteries. In other words, NiZn also suffers from self-discharge. But because a fully charged NiZn battery starts off at a higher voltage, it may last longer in many applications before dropping to an unusable voltage. The higher voltage is also favored by many photographers because flashes recharge faster. The cost is comparable to other rechargeable batteries, and they're better for the environment. Please note that NiZn batteries canNOT charged in ordinary NiMH/NiCad chargers. You can find these batteries on Amazon and other places.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nickel%E2%80%93zinc_battery

mieky wrote:I wish your picture was taken with Instagram, the hue and chroma are depressing on this photo.

Nice one. Its crazy how people get better and better cameras, and then actually try to make the pics look bad : )
By the way, your dental link has expired on your signature.

Sailnut wrote:Anyone know if you can order one of each type on same order to avoid douple shipping?

Woot eliminated multiple shipping charges about a month ago. Look on the upper right corner of the webpage, right under your name. You should see the picture of a truck and "$5 All You Can Ship." Click on "learn more" for additional info. Basically, everything you buy from any Woot site until the next midnight will be included in the first $5 shipping charge.

http://www.woot.com/forums/AddPost.aspx?postid=5128160&Quote=True#about-shipping

$5 All You Can Ship

For a limited time, one $5 charge covers standard shipping on all your Woot orders within the same calendar day!

You heard us right. After you pay the initial $5 standard shipping charge on your first Woot order of the day, everything else you buy before midnight Central time gets free standard shipping.

That goes for any order, of any size, from any site in the Wootosphere. Buy from Woot, then grab a new tee at Shirt.Woot. Shop for the kids at Kids.Woot and yourself at Home.Woot. One $5 charge ships it all.

But All You Can Ship won't last long. We're not in the habit of leaving money on the table, so grab it while you can!