rechargies is the way to go

if u r using mp3 players, digicam or wat ever high guzzling high octance electrical goods, go rechargie.

So sanyo.

http://www.ripvan100.com/products_battery.htm

They are supposedly the best rechargies in the world. www.eastgear.com sells the sanyo rechargies at a world beating price. i strongly recommend it on the basis of cheap price and price savings over use-once-throw-away alkalines such as duracel or energizer.