Just spotted these on DX under the "new products" section.
http://www.dealextreme.com/p/genuine-panasonic-18650-3100mah-rechargeable-battery-grey-pair-121452
There are a few other cell types (including protected versions of the same cells) for reasonable prices if they are genuine.
(http://www.dealextreme.com/p/genuine-panasonic-18650-3100mah-rechargeable-battery-with-protection-board-green-pair-121444)
Tempting
fran82
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Yes, they have added some to their collection a few days ago (panasonic and sanyo)
Panasonic Protected 3100mAh http://www.dealextreme.com/p/genuine-panasonic-18650-3100mah-rechargeable-battery-with-protection-board-green-pair-121444?r=43033281
Panasonic Protected 2900mAh http://www.dealextreme.com/p/genuine-panasonic-18650-2900mah-rechargeable-battery-with-protection-board-grey-pair-121448?r=43033281
Panasonic UNprotected 3100mAh http://www.dealextreme.com/p/genuine-panasonic-18650-3100mah-rechargeable-battery-grey-pair-121452?r=43033281
Panasonic UNprotected 2900mAh http://www.dealextreme.com/p/genuine-panasonic-18650-2900mah-rechargeable-battery-grey-pair-121450?r=43033281
Sanyo UNprotected 2600mAh http://www.dealextreme.com/p/genuine-sanyo-18650-2600mah-rechargeable-battery-red-pair-121445?r=43033281
CEHepp
(CEHepp)
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I love how the protected cells use a clear sheath so that you can see the manufacturer information.
Now if we could get these in a stateside warehouse from DX.