So is Xtralife something that is actually better? Or is it like longer lasting lightbulbs at the dollar store?

Probably more advertising than anything else, these are normal Alkaline batteries that are still usable after sitting for years unused, of course they won't be 100% if you try using one after 10 years, but they won't be totally unusable.

...I still haven't even opened the ones I got from last month.

Not rechargeable? Not interested. Cool for you though if you are.

I'm waiting to hear from one of the many battery experts here on woot to tell me if these are good batteries or not. Anyone want to start a pool on how many charts on batteries that will be posted?

I bought several of these when offered back in August. Today I needed a couple of the Triple A's and to my horror when I looked at the package I could see that a few of the batteries had already LEAKED!! I took the leaky crusty batteries out of the package to minimize the loss.

As always, I'd like to remind you all to consider buying these to donate to toys for tots. A lot of toys donated need batteries to power them and they always seem to get neglected.

CowboyDann wrote:As always, I'd like to remind you all to consider buying these to donate to toys for tots. A lot of toys donated need batteries to power them and they always seem to get neglected.

FTW!
[Thanks Dann!]

Apparently Kodak Xtralifes are pretty good batteries, at least according to this post at Hackaday.com.

It's a very timely post on Hackaday. Me? I can't help but be suspicious.

SaratogaJerry wrote:Apparently Kodak Xtralifes are pretty good batteries, at least according to this post at Hackaday.com.

It's a very timely post on Hackaday. Me? I can't help but be suspicious.

A hellacious amount of comments for the post. That alleviates much of my concern. (But the nature of the comments worries me more than it probably should.)

haydesigner wrote:A hellacious amount of comments for the post. That alleviates much of my concern. (But the nature of the comments worries me more than it probably should.)

Kodak did go and file bankruptcy...they've always had good products and never failed me. Come on, IMO for 72 batteries you really cannot neglect this deal for the price. I just went shopping today and saw at many grocery stores and even a few electronic stores that a 4pk was now retailing for $7! Get out of here, that's crazy considering they were not anything worthy to write home about...

I did pick up those USB rechargeable batteries and we'll see how long they last vs the 72pk :D

Now that I have a large supply of rechargeable batteries (thanks, Woot!), I don't really have a use for these.

Fantastic deal, though.

"Best if used by 2018" I wonder if I can get some boxers with this printed on the front to remind my wife !

SaratogaJerry wrote:Apparently Kodak Xtralifes are pretty good batteries, at least according to this post at Hackaday.com.

From the charts it looks like they're a little above average compared to standard batteries (they're right between Duracell and Energizer "Ultras") and they're listed as #1 on every chart for the best deal for the money.

I think it's a pretty good deal considering these 24-packs are $10.99 on Amazon.

The last time i bought batteries from woot i thought i was getting a great deal. They all arrived knocking on death's door, didn't even have enough juice to power the toys i bought them for. So beware batteries from woot

kenbonilla wrote:The last time i bought batteries from woot i thought i was getting a great deal. They all arrived knocking on death's door, didn't even have enough juice to power the toys i bought them for. So beware batteries from woot

Were those batteries you had issues with the Fuji "Super" Heavy Duty batteries they ran previously? If so, "Heavy Duty" (Carbon Zinc based) batteries are cheaper batteries than Alkaline and will not perform as well as Alkaline, especially in High Drain devices. From what I'm reading everwhere, these Kodak Alkaline should work well and can't beat the price. I missed pulling the trigger on these in August and am jumping on a couple now!

CowboyDann wrote:As always, I'd like to remind you all to consider buying these to donate to toys for tots. A lot of toys donated need batteries to power them and they always seem to get neglected.

Thanks for reminding me of this. My mom is BIG into Toys For Tots (shopping sales year 'round... they usually send a truck to her house to pick up the goods). I gave her a call and she's in for 3! She was happy to get such a good deal on batteries.

kenbonilla wrote:The last time i bought batteries from woot i thought i was getting a great deal. They all arrived knocking on death's door, didn't even have enough juice to power the toys i bought them for. So beware batteries from woot

Bet you bought the "super heavy duty" ones, not alkalines.

Chinner87 wrote:Thanks for reminding me of this. My mom is BIG into Toys For Tots (shopping sales year 'round... they usually send a truck to her house to pick up the goods). I gave her a call and she's in for 3! She was happy to get such a good deal on batteries.

Oh wow thanks a lot! Your mom's great!

Battery Showdown, (http://www.batteryshowdown.com/) declares that Kodak Xtralife batteries are the best value for the money when it comes to "a typical heavy load on a battery that a digital camera or similar power-hungry device may use."

I passed up on this last month. Jumping on it now. In for a set of AA and AAA.

dfaris wrote:Battery Showdown, (http://www.batteryshowdown.com/) declares that Kodak Xtralife batteries are the best value for the money when it comes to "a typical heavy load on a battery that a digital camera or similar power-hungry device may use."

I guess it depends on where you are. If you are a Costco member then this may not be all that great a deal. The Kirklands seem to have rated just as well if not slightly better than the Kodaks and if memory serves, a 48 pack of those can be had at the warehouses for just about $11 US (tax included). Which, adding shipping, would seem to edge out the Kodaks as buying 2 - 72 packs at $34.99 would be a bit over 24¢/per where buying an equal number at Costco comes out to just under 23¢/per.

On the other hand, if you are not a member or not near a club, these are probably a good way to go.

CowboyDann wrote:Oh wow thanks a lot! Your mom's great!

No you're great CowBoyDann! BTW, how are you and CapgunCowboy doing? Still in love as ever?

mdnorman wrote:I bought several of these when offered back in August. Today I needed a couple of the Triple A's and to my horror when I looked at the package I could see that a few of the batteries had already LEAKED!! I took the leaky crusty batteries out of the package to minimize the loss.

Are these Chinese batteries? Just about every Chinese alkaline battery I have ever used have leaked, some of them nearly new and still in the package.

agardk wrote:I guess it depends on where you are. If you are a Costco member then this may not be all that great a deal. The Kirklands seem to have rated just as well if not slightly better than the Kodaks and if memory serves, a 48 pack of those can be had at the warehouses for just about $11 US (tax included). Which, adding shipping, would seem to edge out the Kodaks as buying 2 - 72 packs at $34.99 would be a bit over 24¢/per where buying an equal number at Costco comes out to just under 23¢/per.

On the other hand, if you are not a member or not near a club, these are probably a good way to go.

Kirkland alkaline batteries are made in the USA and I have not had any leak.

Leaking is a MAJOR concern for me with Chinese batteries because I've had several devices ruined by leaking Chinese alkaline batteries.

However, I still don't know where the Kodak batteries are made. If they come from the USA, I will buy them.

avansmith wrote:Kirkland alkaline batteries are made in the USA and I have not had any leak.

Leaking is a MAJOR concern for me with Chinese batteries because I've had several devices ruined by leaking Chinese alkaline batteries.

However, I still don't know where the Kodak batteries are made. If they come from the USA, I will buy them.

At least some Kodak alkaline batteries are/were made in Columbus, Georgia. I don't know about these. I guess I'll take a gamble.

These will surely be collectibles someday, like the Brownie Camera.

iGGz wrote:No you're great CowBoyDann! BTW, how are you and CapgunCowboy doing? Still in love as ever?

Things are going swell. We keep in touch and mail boxes to each other. You should have joined us for the Fantasy Footsball. I hope all is well with you iggz, stop by DWC again sometimes. Always a pleasure to have you around.

Would you like a box of crap? I'd love to send one to our resident troll.

CowboyDann wrote:Things are going swell. We keep in touch and mail boxes to each other. You should have joined us for the Fantasy Footsball. I hope all is well with you iggz, stop by DWC again sometimes. Always a pleasure to have you around.

Would you like a box of crap? I'd love to send one to our resident troll.

You just want to know where I live so you can come lasso me. I'm not a fan of the reverse cowboy.

iGGz wrote:You just want to know where I live so you can come lasso me. I'm not a fan of the reverse cowboy.

Awww shucks, you're onto me.

agardk wrote:I guess it depends on where you are. If you are a Costco member then this may not be all that great a deal. The Kirklands seem to have rated just as well if not slightly better than the Kodaks and if memory serves, a 48 pack of those can be had at the warehouses for just about $11 US (tax included). Which, adding shipping, would seem to edge out the Kodaks as buying 2 - 72 packs at $34.99 would be a bit over 24¢/per where buying an equal number at Costco comes out to just under 23¢/per.

On the other hand, if you are not a member or not near a club, these are probably a good way to go.

Thanks for crunching the #'s! I'm a loyal Costco member, but given the price of gas right now, I'll gladly pay the $0.01 per battery difference compared to the Costco private lable to kick back and receive these conveniently delivered to my front door!

Rejected headlines for this woot...

This will give you a charge!

No doubt you'll be juiced up by this deal!

We could all use an Xtralife.

You like you need a recharge pal.

Don't share moments, share batteries.

And finally for that last needed 'ba dum cha' kinda feeling....

Batteries, not included.