SANYO eneloop - Is a brand new techonolgy, where the most desireable features of rechargeable batteries and alkaline batteries have been combined into one battery.
eneloop batteries have very low self-discharge, the same as normal Alkaline batteries. That is why the batteries in this package are ready for use when taken out of the pack. They are charged on the factory! Even after ONE year in the pack, they are still ready for use!
