Monthly Archives: August 2010

Alkaline Batteries Reviewed

Lots of batteries

I was rather surprised to find there wasn’t any recent public review of that most humble object which we all have to purchase these days – The alkaline battery.

You see them in racks in all the shops as they’ve become one of the most essential items we use everyday.

Sure, rechargables are an option. But most of us still don’t use these types for every powered gadget in the home. So I thought I’d get a few types together that are on sale and run tests on them and find out for myself how good they really are!

This is a preview of Alkaline Batteries Reviewed. Read the full post (1103 words, 1 image, estimated 4:25 mins reading time)

Alkaline Batteries Reviewed part 2

Lots of batteries

The first bunch of batteries I looked at was the very popular Duracell brand. Ranked currently as the number one seller in most countries.

This is a preview of Alkaline Batteries Reviewed part 2. Read the full post (344 words, 9 images, estimated 1:23 mins reading time)

Alkaline Batteries Reviewed part 3

Lots of batteries

The next bunch of batteries I looked at was the popular Energizer brand. Previously known in the UK as EverReady. Ranked currently as the number two best seller in most countries.

This is a preview of Alkaline Batteries Reviewed part 3. Read the full post (339 words, 9 images, estimated 1:21 mins reading time)

Alkaline Batteries Reviewed part 4

Lots of batteries

Continuing the review, the next bunch of batteries I looked at was the own brands sold by various supermarkets. These range from the ultra basic zinc chloride to the average alkaline types. No doubt leaving the high-end to the major brand leaders like Duracell and Energizer.

This is a preview of Alkaline Batteries Reviewed part 4. Read the full post (509 words, 15 images, estimated 2:02 mins reading time)

Alkaline Batteries Reviewed part 5

Lots of batteries

Here I concentrated on the other popular battery brands on sale that give excellent value for money and are good quality batteries.

This is a preview of Alkaline Batteries Reviewed part 5. Read the full post (638 words, 15 images, estimated 2:33 mins reading time)

Alkaline Batteries Reviewed part 6

Lots of batteries

Here I concentrated on some of the other less well known brands on sale in the UK.

This is a preview of Alkaline Batteries Reviewed part 6. Read the full post (728 words, 25 images, estimated 2:55 mins reading time)

Meme Viruses (or Worthy Links)

Occasionally I come across a really interesting Meme that for some reason is very contagious and needs to be passed on. Don’t say I never give you anything!

So here they are:

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