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Generally good
Posted by
1dash1
on 8/4/2008
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Pros: 1) Good price point.
2) No physical defects noted during visual inspection.
3) Circuit overcharging protection seemed to work. When charging, they cut off between 4.17V-4.20V.
4) Circuit over-discharging protection seemed to work for most cells. I estimate that the cells cut off somewhere between 2.6V-2.7V (based one reading of 2.78V, taken 15 minutes after discharge cut off, and assuming appromately 0.1V rebound while resting).
Cons: 1) The cells are longer than primary (non-rechargeable) CR-123's. They fit my flashlight, but they may not necessarily fit yours. Maximum dimensions (measured along several different axes and body locatons), including insulation thickness: 1.400" long, 0.659" diameter.
2) One of six cells that I purchased did not operate properly. See related Discussion Topic: "Premature cutoff?" (below).
Other Thoughts: Using this product with SKU 13658, the cells operated for 60 minutes on "high" mode. If these cells were 880mah capacity, I would have expected runtimes in excess of 90 minutes. Therefore, I tend to concur with some of the other reviewers who suggested a capacity of 550mah as being more realistic.
Bottomline: Good price point. Some reliability issues. Capacity questionable. My advice for prospective buyers is to keep a spare handy.
only 550mah?
Posted by
rizki_p
on 7/30/2008
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Expert (understands the inner workings)
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1 day to 1 week
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Pros: It is WHITE :) different compared to other RCR123 even trustfire's own.
Protected.
Shorter compared to Trustfire Gray RCR123.
Cons: I am not sure if this is the 3.6v or 3.7 Liion type. It says 3.6v but like many lithoum batteries i own it charges to 4.2v which is supposed to be a 3.7v type.
Capacity tested @0.7A to be 550mah(2 tested) which is less than even Trustfire's own Gray RCR123 which give or take 650mah. I might got one with the lower capacity, as with these brand of lithium the capacity will vary.
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Bottomline: I Like the white color, but definately dissappointed with the capacity.
Nice Alternative
Posted by
Hypnosis4u2nv
on 5/2/2008
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1 week to 1 month
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Pros: - Price
- Arrived charged with 4.0v
- Protected against Overcharging and Shorting
- White wrapping
Cons: - None so far
Other Thoughts: I was able to charge this up to 4.23v before the PCB kicked in and stopped it from charging further.. Its a great charging point for these batteries..
Bottomline: I dont really see a difference between these and other TrustFire protected RCR123A's.. I like the white look though and they seem to perform on par with other similar batteries.. I would recommend these for those looking for RCR123A batteries..