Thanks for the input J.B.
I did a lot of research on battery types and the consistent consensus was a very resounding statement that alkaline are the worst rechargeable battery choice. In fact, some articles were hesitant to even call rechargeable alkaline "rechargeable" because they recharge so few times before they are rendered weak or useless.
From one of my Evernote clippings when I was researching.
Alkaline
Cons
- Short cycle life (can't be charged as many times as a real rechargeable like NiMH or NiZn)
- Tiny initial capacity in some brands
- Capacity (and sometimes voltage) is reduced on every cycle
- Doesn't work in high-drain devices
- Charges much slower
- Way more prone to leaking than any other kind of battery
Pros
long shelf life
