I suggest the rayovac hybrids. They come charged...and I rarely have to charge them. It's 9.99 for 2 AA's and teh charger (plus it comes with 2 AAA's). $ packs of AA's are also 9.99.
And if you're smart you take the charger to work, school, the park....and charge the batteries there.
Also.....
There is a glaring omission of VC console goodness in this thread.
And as far as everything being on the first page.....you can move things around....plus the next page is just a plus or minus button away.







