The packaging still says “eneloop” on it. So maybe does it say “Panasonic” on one side of the battery and “eneloop” on the other and all we are seeing is Panasonic? Maybe it just says Panasonic twice. It doesn’t seem like you would want to eliminate a world-leading product name like eneloop. I can see getting rid of “Sanyo,” but not “eneloop.”
+1. As long as they perform up to spec, it doesn’t matter what they’re called.
The main criteria (for me) where batteries are concerned is reliability and consistency.
They could call it DUMBFIRE for all I care…
Chloe, that was my first thought. If this increases those buying good cells over brands they recognize it’s good for those of us already in the know. It potentially results in wider availability and/or more R&D dollars.
Exactly. I mean, we have some ferocious Eneloop fans here, and condolences on the change in labeling, but I’ve used Maha batteries and chargers for ages with terrific results. They last forever — every set I’ve ever purchased is still in use and still performing — and if you need the higher capacity, there’s their Powerex (non-LSD). I started using them early on, for SLR flash units, which digest AA’s like some sort of hotdog-eating contest.