Rechargeable batteries - do they actually work?

[BabyValentine]

Not sure if this is the right place to ask but, do they?

DD has just had her birthday and has received some battery guzzlers, but the rechargeable batteries I currently use seem to lack a bit of oomph (okay for the remote controls though).

I do have an unbranded charger and random Chinese batteries from eBay - am I being too tight; do I need to invest in quality?

[ADragonIs4LifeNotJustHalloween]

You probably need a better battery.

[KnickKnack]

I'd say you need better quality.
I've used the same batteries in my digital camera for several year with no problems.

its a good idea to have 2 sets...that way you always have a fully chardged set ready to use.

[EvelynsDad]

Rechargeables do simply lack 'oomph'. You can run a lot of things off rechargeables, but they won't have enough power for some motorised toys. It sounds like you may have some of those?

What sort of toys are they?