Published on May 26, 2006

Duracell said Wednesday that it will begin shipping a new line of high-capacity, rechargeable AA and AAA nickel-metal hydride batteries by the end of this month.

The new batteries are designed with digital cameras in mind, as well as other electronic devices.

Duracell NiMH batteries

The new NiMH batteries will include 2,650 mAh AA cells and 1,000 mAH cells, which will appear on market, drugstore, and supermarket shelves. A 4-pack of Duracell 2650 mAh AA NiMH batteries will carry a suggested retail price range of $9.99 to $12.99. The Duracell 15-minute charger, which comes with four 2400 mAh AA NiMH batteries, will carry a suggested retail price of between $27.99 to $39.99, according to the company.

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