It has been a while since we had this conversation and I find most of my NiMh batteries no longer hold a charge for very long. Has anyone tried these batteries yet: RAM (Rechargeable Alkaline Manganese) I read a note about them on the Garmin listserv last August and wanted to try them at that time but could not speak German where the link took me. I'm shopping for the best AA battery for my GPS and Camera's -- your thoughts??? Bob Smith, Prescott, AZ Team Petite Elite Prescott, AZ