New improved eneloop kit in colors

eneloop - ready to use rechargeable battery. Since its launch in November 2005 eneloop has become well-known around the world as it has revolutionized the consumer-use rechargeable battery segment with its unique features:

* rechargeable approximately 1000 times
* coming pre-charged making it usable immediately after purchase
* its unique design departing from the look of traditional batteries

What is the difference between the "old" and the "new" improved eneloop?

* An extra of 500 charging cycles - instead of being rechargeable 1000 times the new eneloop is even rechargeable up to 1500 times.
* Improved self-dischcharge. Even though the self discharge of the old eneloop was already very impressive you can store the new eneloop for 3 years and still it will retain 75% of its capacity.
* You need a battery which is reliable even when having cold temperatures? Before eneloop was suitable for temperatures as low as -10°C - now even until -20°C.
* The new eneloop is even more environment-friendly as it is pre-charged with solar energy in Japan.

• Holds charge up to 3 years. Each eneloop will maintain 75% capacity after 3 years of non-use.


• Recharge 1500x. New and Improved! Each eneloop can be recharged 1500 times.


• Pre-charged and ready to use in your favorite devices


• Less than 4 cents per recharge. Save money. Over thier lifetime each eneloop costs less then 4 cents per recharge.


• INCLUDES: (8) AA eneloop (4) AAA eneloop and (1) 4 battery charger

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Great Wipes But Ingredients Keep Changing Wipe Size Decreased Over Time and You Get Fewer Wipes Now

Note added 11/28/09: I've revised my 04/26/09 review with new information and changed my rating from five to four stars.



I ordered these wipes from Amazon in mid-2008 in early 2009 and in late 2009 but the wipes were different each time. See Customer Images.



In mid-2008 the front of the mostly-green package was beige and had "seventh GENERATION baby" on the "leaf" logo. The text on the front was in English only; the back was stamped "MADE IN UK." The ingredients were "Water Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose (plant-derived cleaning agent) Glycerin (vegetable oil derived) Citric Acid (provides stability and pH balance) Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E acetate) Potassium Sorbate and Sodium Benzoate (food-grade preservatives)." The weight of the package was 1 pound (although it's possible that some moisture leaked out as the measurement was taken in early 2009). There were 80 wipes per package each 6.8"x7.5".



In early 2009 the front of the mostly-green package was blue and gray and had just "seventh GENERATION" on the "leaf" logo on the front. The text on the front was in English and French; the back was stamped "MADE IN USA." The ingredients were "Water Polysorbate 20 (cleansing agent derived from sugar) Glycerin (soothes and cleanses skin vegetable oil derived) Citric acid (provides stability & pH balance) Potassium sorbate (a natural preservative) Aloe Barbadensis Gel (helps heal skin) Tocopherol acetate (Vitamin E acetate helps heal skin)." These ingredients were rated 2 (a "low" hazard) on a cosmetic safety database on the Web. The weight of the package was 1-1/4 pounds when received. There were 80 wipes per package each 6.8"x7.5".



In late 2009 the packaging had changed completely with an overall light lime color instead of green. The baby on the front was sitting in the grass looking at a stacking ring toy. The text was all in English; the side was stamped "MADE IN USA." The ingredients were "Aqua (water) glycerin (vegetable oil derived) citric acid (provides stability and pH balance) cetyl hydroxyethylcellulose (plant-derived cleaning agent) aloe barbadensis extract (aloe) tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E acetate) sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate (food-grade preservatives). ... The wipe material used in this product is a blend of rayon (naturally derived) and polyester (PET)." The weight of the package was 1 pound when received. There were 70 wipes per package each 6.8"x7".



Common to all three versions: (1) Although all the packages said "unscented" there was actually a slight odor perhaps from the citric acid and aloe. (2) We've used all of them without problems like diaper rash. (3) I don't agree with reviews such as "There is hardly any moisture now" suggesting that the water content has decreased over time. The current wipes feel just as moist as the previous ones. Although the package weight decreased between early 2009 and late 2009 the number of wipes and their size also declined so that the weight per unit area remained about the same. I will say that the weight per unit area (.0048 ounces per square inch) is lower than for other brands of wipes (e.g. Kirkland from CostCo at .0057 ounces per sq in) suggesting a lower water content than other brands have.



However comparing the three versions I do have two major concerns: (1) THE INGREDIENTS KEEP CHANGING. Can't the manufacturer stick with one formula? (2) THE COST PER SQUARE INCH OF WIPE HAS INCREASED ABOUT 22% from 0.086 cents in early 2009 to 0.105 cents in late 2009. The reason is that you pay the same price as before but the wipe size decreased and you get fewer wipes now.



For the reasons above I changed my 4/26/09 rating from five stars to four now. Consider buying these wipes from Amazon.com!More detail ...