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The term "duraloop" (a [[Terminology#CPF|CPF]] nickname, not an official name) refers to Duracell precharged cells that are made in Japan and are white around the positive button just like Eneloops, and in fact are thought to be Eneloops re-badged as Duracells. Other Duracell precharged cells have a black top and are made in China, and are not called "duraloop." | The term "duraloop" (a [[Terminology#CPF|CPF]] nickname, not an official name) refers to Duracell precharged cells that are made in Japan and are white around the positive button just like Eneloops, and in fact are thought to be Eneloops re-badged as Duracells. Other Duracell precharged cells have a black top and are made in China, and are not called "duraloop." | ||
==Special Edition Eneloops== | |||
In 2010 Sanyo introduced limited edition '''Eneloop Tones''' which are standard 1,500 cycle Eneloops that come in an 8-pack of different colors<ref>[http://www.eneloop.info/news-archive/news-archive/details-eneloop-news/ad/395.html Eneloop Tones Press Release] April 22, 2010</ref>. Green and blue Tones showed up in some charger combos in the US. In 2010 sparkling Tones were advertised to be released in November<ref>[http://panasonic.net/sanyo/news/2010/10/25-1.pdf Eneloop Glitter product announcement] October 25, 2010</ref> for Eneloop's 5-year anniversary. In October 2011, "eneloop tones chocolat" were announced in 8 earthtone or chocolate colors<ref>[http://panasonic.net/sanyo/news/2011/10/25-1.pdf Eneloop Tones Chocolat product announcement] October 25, 2011</ref>. There are two Disney special edition third generation Eneloop packages introduced in January 2012. | |||
==Other Varieties== | ==Other Varieties== | ||
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The Eneloop brand has diversified into light blue '''Eneloop Lite''' cells with less capacity (950 mAh for AA cells and 550 mAh for AAA) and supposedly less cost, designed for use in low-drain devices like remotes. Sanyo claims these lighter weight versions of Eneloops can be recharged 2,000 times. Introduced in June 2010<ref>[http://panasonic.net/sanyo/news/2010/03/08-1.pdf Eneloop Lite product announcement] March 8, 2010</ref>. | The Eneloop brand has diversified into light blue '''Eneloop Lite''' cells with less capacity (950 mAh for AA cells and 550 mAh for AAA) and supposedly less cost, designed for use in low-drain devices like remotes. Sanyo claims these lighter weight versions of Eneloops can be recharged 2,000 times. Introduced in June 2010<ref>[http://panasonic.net/sanyo/news/2010/03/08-1.pdf Eneloop Lite product announcement] March 8, 2010</ref>. | ||
In late 2010, Sanyo introduced black '''Sanyo XX''' cells using Eneloop technology (higher capacity than Eneloops at 2500 mAh for AA, but not as low self-discharge: more like 75% after a year and said to be good for 500 cycles). These were marketed primarily in Europe. They also appeared in metallic orange wrappers | In late 2010, Sanyo introduced black '''Sanyo XX''' cells using Eneloop technology (higher capacity than Eneloops at 2500 mAh for AA, but not as low self-discharge: more like 75% after a year and said to be good for 500 cycles). These were marketed primarily in Europe. They also appeared in metallic orange wrappers, labelled '''Harmolattice''', marketed in Southeast Asia, <ref>[http://exposureworks.wordpress.com/2011/01/04/sanyo-eneloop-harmolattice-2500mah-batteries/ Exposure Works], 4 January 2011.</ref> but Harmolattice batteries are not precharged. In 2011, Eneloop XX batteries were renamed '''Eneloop Pro''' but keep the black wrapper<ref>[http://panasonic.net/sanyo/news/2011/06/09-1.pdf Eneloop Pro and Plus product announcement] June 9, 2011</ref>. | ||
The '''Eneloop Plus''' was introduced at the same time as the Eneloop Pro. The Plus has a thermistor that monitors temperature of the battery and will cut off power in case of a dead short or if batteries are inserted incorrectly. | The '''Eneloop Plus''' was introduced at the same time as the Eneloop Pro. The Plus has a thermistor that monitors temperature of the battery and will cut off power in case of a dead short or if batteries are inserted incorrectly. | ||
Many of these Eneloop offshoots are available only in Japan. | Many of these Eneloop offshoots are available only in Japan. | ||