I believe the grip for the K200D takes AAs as well. I really like Eneloop batteries (very quick at recharging my flash) as they don't discharge very quickly when not being used. The proprietary battery is arguably worse, as it costs a great deal more than the equivalent in AAs - but...there's a slight (slight) space advantage. I wouldn't treat it as either a positive or a negative point unless you travel a lot (as I said, batteries from the store in a pinch).
Oh, and get a K200D. They're lovely cameras and Pentax glass is superb.
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