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Eneloop 8x AAA $19.96, OR Std Charger Plus 4x AA $14.99 + Delivery from DSE

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Eneloop 8x AAA $19.96, OR Std Charger Plus 4x AA $14.99 + Delivery from DSE
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ChickenTalon on 13/05/2014 - 09:13 dicksmith.com.au (2667 clicks)
Last edited 13/05/2014 - 11:07

Delivery $4.95 or free delivery for carts over $99 (generally through Aust Post but not always).

Direct link to the AAA batteries $19.96 here

The standard charger and 4x AA $14.99 here

But i highly recommend the FAST CHARGER, still available from Masters here. If anyone actually takes the $76 fairmaiden "Truck Delivery" option please add your comments on the service :)
Good rundown of why the fast charger is better here

Also available today is the TOSHIBA Canvio 750GB Portable Hard Drive $69 here

Seems reasonable, no idea if that's a great price though.

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  • MelbournianBoy on 13/05/2014 - 09:14
    +3

    Let the eneloop craze begin again

    • ChickenTalon on 13/05/2014 - 09:17
      +34

      And they're off!

      Hands up if you've still got your eneloops from the last deal in their packaging..

      • seb on 13/05/2014 - 09:23

        And there's nothing wrong with that.

      • WhyAmICommenting on 13/05/2014 - 09:24
        +1

        Me. Wondering if I can justify buying these to dollar-cost average the last AAAs I got at $13 a pack.

      • BuyoTheCat on 13/05/2014 - 09:29
        +1

        Hands up if your eneloop at still in their package from the last last last deal

      • pmupsinep on 13/05/2014 - 09:33
        +26

        I didn't even bother picking mine up from the post office.

      • Indomietable on 13/05/2014 - 10:28

        I need more than 2 hands ..

      • Archi on 13/05/2014 - 11:59

        don't you know they would be worth more if they are still sealed in original packaging and not tampered with…

    • montorola on 13/05/2014 - 12:10
      +1

      Pretty soon we won't see dollar prices on bargains. The new currency will be eneloops on here.

  • ChickenTalon on 13/05/2014 - 09:29
    +1

    There should be some sort of OzB eneloop pledge.

    "I pledge allegiance to the Deals of the Sanyo Eneloop of OzBargain, and to the AAA and AA for which it stands, one Battery under God, indivisible, with chargers fast and slow, carry packs, cases C and D, and free shipping on Wednesdays* from DSE for all."

    • now do we play the waiting game, will there be a free shipping deal tomorrow…
    • WhyAmICommenting on 13/05/2014 - 09:41

      Offer ends today

      • ChickenTalon on 13/05/2014 - 09:46

        Yes, today only. DSE do often extend and include free shipping, but it's never guaranteed. My prediction is that they wont this time.

    • Snoop on 13/05/2014 - 10:24
      +1

      •now do we play the waiting game, will there be a free shipping deal tomorrow…

      Wouldn't help….. Offers end 13/5/14

      Edit: About 45 minutes too late. Possibly because I got distracted on other deals and didn't smash the F5 key!!! ;)

    • itsdanthaman on 13/05/2014 - 14:03
      -5

      chickentalon…….. jesus christ get a life

      • ChickenTalon on 13/05/2014 - 14:55
        +4

        chickentalon……..

        Yes? What do you want?

        jesus christ get a life

        I think a lot of people are waiting for this too. Fingers crossed (har har pun) the second coming isn't far away.

  • g12345567 on 13/05/2014 - 09:46
    +8

    Look out for the monster sized box these come shipped in.

    • ChickenTalon on 13/05/2014 - 09:50
      +1

      I got my tropical 8 pack rattling around inside a huge box yesterday. Did seem odd.

    • pmupsinep on 13/05/2014 - 09:53

      No doubt there's a DSE manager who owns shares in the cardboard industry…

      • BuyoTheCat on 13/05/2014 - 09:58
        -1

        or has share in AusPost

        • wtfnodeal on 13/05/2014 - 10:00

          Or in Eneloop?
          Btw aren't fast chargers shorten battery lives? Why would OP highly recommend it?

        • ChickenTalon on 13/05/2014 - 10:12
          +1

          OP would recommend it because the slow charger is really bad, it basically charges to a timer and a safety temp cut off. Quick charger detects when the batteries are full and stops charging them, much btter for them.

          Skillet has a good summary of the fast charger here:
          https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/143121#comment-1974669

        • Snoop on 13/05/2014 - 10:33

          Agreed… And here's the archived specs on the MQR06 from Panansonic's webite!

      • Smigit on 13/05/2014 - 11:47
        +1

        http://consumerist.com/2013/01/09/ex-stupid-shipping-gangste…

        Reminds me of this article that was a fairly decent read from memory. Amazon etc are pretty guilty of this also.

        • jdf on 13/05/2014 - 17:07

          Thanks for the article, that was a very interesting read & clarifies why items are shipped the way they are.

  • coldturkey on 13/05/2014 - 10:11
    +1

    Just broke my Eneloop cherry and ordered my first two packets of batteries. I hope we'll be happy together.

  • cdemarco on 13/05/2014 - 10:29
    +3

    Thanks for this, I have been hanging out for a AAA sale.

    • downforce on 13/05/2014 - 11:47

      Me too! I was only looking last night!

      MAOR BATTERIES!

    • nuchalis on 13/05/2014 - 12:15

      I'm new to this so sorry… it seems the AAAs don't come with a charger: what should we buy to charge the AAAs?

      • montorola on 13/05/2014 - 16:06

        A charger? :P

        • nuchalis on 13/05/2014 - 18:31

          Haha :)
          Yeah, I'm just wondering what the best deal is… buy the $15 "Standard" (plus 4 AA that I don't need), or one of these other better chargers I keep hearing about (but the Masters deal doesn't deliver anymore), or have I missed something somewhere?

    • deek on 13/05/2014 - 15:54

      Yep, I've bought in as well. Needed a few AAA batteries.

  • cheepwun on 13/05/2014 - 10:32
    -1

    Pick-up is not showing here. Anyone else?

    • Snoop on 13/05/2014 - 10:34

      TUESDAY-ONLINE-ONLY-DEALS

      • cheepwun on 13/05/2014 - 10:35

        description reads:

        Also pickup the standard charger and 4x AAA 14.96

        Did he just mean "get this as well" or actual click & collect?

        • ChickenTalon on 13/05/2014 - 10:40
          +1

          He means it is available as well, deal got messy because I originally discovered the AAA deal and then found the charger deal.

          I'll tidy it up.

    • AMLagonda on 13/05/2014 - 10:40

      pickup showing for me

      • jamba on 13/05/2014 - 10:46
        +2

        How are you getting pickup. Not showing on mine.

        • AMLagonda on 13/05/2014 - 15:26

          My mistake :/

  • AMLagonda on 13/05/2014 - 10:37

    I think my Eneloop fast charger will stay in its packet lol

    After getting a La Crosse Technology BC-700 would never use anything else.

    • cheepwun on 13/05/2014 - 10:58

      After getting a La Crosse Technology BC-700 would never use anything else.

      Panasonic (formerly Sanyo-branded) are (finally) bundling a decent charger with their 4xAA battery kits (and new eneloop Power Packs). Though it costs more than this one. I posted a deal on this yesterday which you've probably seen. Not too slow, not too fast (from what I can tell so far). It will probably prolong the life of the cells somewhat closer to their lofty claims about charge cycles.

      $14.99 USD for their half-decent (?) BQ-CC17 charger will probably be my "go to" recommendation for non-battery-nerds (my mum, etc). I don't own it yet but will be picking one up, along with their 2100-cycle new eneloops.

      The La Crosse chargers are of course great and offer some nice features for battery nerds, but I think Panasonic's new advanced charger might be the charger for "everyone else". We'll see.

      • placard on 13/05/2014 - 12:00

        Do you have a link where I can buy the $14.99 BQ-CC17 charger please??

        • cheepwun on 13/05/2014 - 12:26
          +1

          Do you have a link where I can buy the $14.99 BQ-CC17 charger please??

          http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-BQ-CC17SBA-Advanced-Individu…
          + $7.98 USD delivery.

          You can also get it bundled with 4xAA 2100-cycle new generation eneloops for around $11 USD more. http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-K-KJ17MCA4BA-Individual-Rech… which is probably worthwhile.
          + $7.98 USD delivery

          Makes more sense if you are an amazon shopper already (add them to your order for less delivery), but I haven't seen these for cheaper (delivered) anywhere else. Aussie dollar is fairly strong but not quite 1:1 with USD, so add a few cents to the cost in AUD. You will need a $1 US-to-AU travel adaptor from ebay to run this charger here (if you don't already have one). I prefer the 3-pin models for plug stability. The charger itself handles worldwide voltages.

    • granthamana on 13/05/2014 - 11:01
      +1

      Nitecore last night released its new 2014 charger the Digicharger D4 & D2. They look like they may rival the La Crosse BC-700. Especially a bonus if you need to charge 18650's also.

      http://www.nitecore.com/productDetail.aspx?id=114

      • cheepwun on 13/05/2014 - 11:28

        Compatible with and identifies Li-ion (26650, 22650, 18650, 1 7670, 18490, 17500, 18350, 16340(RCR123), 14500, 10440), Ni-MH and Ni-Cd (AA, AAA, AAAA, C)

        !

  • eneloop on 13/05/2014 - 10:43
    +2

    Guys take it easy

    • smartazz104 on 13/05/2014 - 10:47
      +4

      But we love your batteries.

  • cruise control on 13/05/2014 - 10:47
    +1

    Times like this I get reminded that my wallet gets more exercise than I do :S

  • slowmo on 13/05/2014 - 10:53

    anyone knows which generation are these?

    • grab_ur_freebies on 13/05/2014 - 18:20

      I believe they're 3rd gen (1800 recharge cycles).

  • drewbie on 13/05/2014 - 10:56

    Finally got in on these deals. I have two 8-packs coming my way now. Thanks OP.

  • brawndo on 13/05/2014 - 11:03
    +2

    The standard charger and 4x AAA $14.96

    Description needs to be updated to AA and a price of $14.99 for the charger

    • ChickenTalon on 13/05/2014 - 11:09
      +1

      Done. Thanks, good pick up.

  • Archi on 13/05/2014 - 11:16
    +2

    good deal… and ordered 4 packs… but doesn't get any better than this deal for eneloops

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/135849

    • NightVision on 13/05/2014 - 11:26
      -2

      Have to give you a Neg on this one. It bring flash back memories and depression because I missed out..
      Sorry…

      • Archi on 13/05/2014 - 11:41
        +1

        i sold the charger with the 4 batteries for $30 on ebay and kept the 2 x 8packs which they also substituted the rouge for tropical packs as well..

        that made the deal even sweeter

        • AMLagonda on 13/05/2014 - 15:32

          Great Idea :D

  • KiLLUMiN4Ti on 13/05/2014 - 11:17

    Thanx op :-)

  • antkey on 13/05/2014 - 11:28

    why i still have to pay $4.95 delivery when i ordered over $99

    • ChickenTalon on 13/05/2014 - 11:37

      Not sure. Do you fall within any of these categories? http://www.dicksmith.com.au/shopping-with-us/delivery-inform…

      Tested and it gives me a $0 delivery for 6 lots of the double packs.

      • antkey on 13/05/2014 - 14:32

        ChickenTalon, thanks. I ordered 5 (or 10 packs) AAA batteries with my co-workers, the invoice is showing $4.95 delivery charge, maybe I was wrong but I thought it'd be free delivery, called Dick Smith, the support center not well trained, have to wait until the order delivered.

  • tsunamisurfer on 13/05/2014 - 11:31
    +4

    I love Eneloops and I have several Glitter and Rouge AA Packs but I think for AAA HobbyKing's Turnigy represent better value.

    • Ceceilia on 13/05/2014 - 12:03

      u get 15 x AAA for $25 (postage incl) from nsw warehouse

  • Snoop on 13/05/2014 - 11:42

    These must be getting pushed out the door before the new gen 2100 cycles start filtering through Australian shops!!!

  • itsandhu on 13/05/2014 - 11:48
    -4

    I need a good deal for AA batteries!
    OR
    If someone is kind enough to sell me AA eneloop batteries for the cost price?
    2 x 8 battery pack would be nice…That's all i ask…is it too much?

    • tsunamisurfer on 13/05/2014 - 12:24

      Yes of course….would you like it gift wrapped or original packaging?

      Gift Wrapping is $1 extra or is that too much to ask?

      • itsandhu on 13/05/2014 - 15:05

        I was being serious. I have read so many times users posting that they still have the batteries in original packing and can't stop themselves for ordering a new pack every time a good deal comes in.

        If anyone has the batteries in the original packing and need to get rid off, please contact me.

        No need for Gift wrapping.

    • cheepwun on 13/05/2014 - 14:09

      I need a good deal for AA batteries!

      You could try amazon.com (especially if already shopping there). I tend to avoid the third-party sellers that often don't ship here though.

  • DavidRJW on 13/05/2014 - 12:16

    Need some AA Deals! Come on DSE

  • [Deactivated] on 13/05/2014 - 12:32
    +1

    Better off with the Seagate 1TB drive instead of the 750GB, still have to pay postage on the 750GB while the 1TB is free. Officeworks has it for $110 with postage, DSE $99 delivered

  • Koolbargain on 13/05/2014 - 13:06

    People charge for STDs?

  • downforce on 13/05/2014 - 13:33

    I just got my packing slip for the 2x4 AAA and it says it includes a charger. Actually I'm buying 2 kits (4 packs) total and getting 2 chargers?

    Anyone else notice that?

    • TheMatrix on 13/05/2014 - 14:13

      Mine did not say including the charger, just the batteries.

      • downforce on 13/05/2014 - 14:43

        Here is a screenshot of the packing slip:
        https://imgur.com/mvRJ3Cm

        • diiilpickle on 13/05/2014 - 15:29

          The same thing happened to me however I only ordered 1x 8 AAA Batteries.
          I just got the tracking number with this in the email though, no mention of the charger.

        • Peck on 13/05/2014 - 15:56

          Yep, me too. I ordered 2 X 4 AAA's, and my packing list includes one charger.

        • TheMatrix on 13/05/2014 - 16:14

          Oh yeah… I took another at my packing slip…. it does show charger included.. Now I have too many chargers.

        • lukeloop on 13/05/2014 - 17:51

          Mine too, it says it includes a charger!

        • ozshaz on 13/05/2014 - 18:52

          Where can I find the packing list on the website..I tried looking into my online account..thanks for the help !

        • downforce on 14/05/2014 - 11:05
          +1

          They emailed it out to me. Not sure it's available online.

    • Archi on 13/05/2014 - 16:16

      mine says charger as well… Hmmm lets see if it turns up

    • Wolfy on 13/05/2014 - 19:29

      DSE seem to add the charger on the packing slip regardless (they did on the last batch of batteries they shipped).
      However, if you didn't pay for a charger don't get too excited and expect one in the mail.

      • Peck on 15/05/2014 - 13:17
        +2

        You must be right Wolfy. It was on my packing list, but AAA Package received today! NO CHARGER :((

  • TheMatrix on 13/05/2014 - 14:14

    How does Eneloop compare to the Energizer ones? Thanks

    • Gifwonder on 13/05/2014 - 14:36

      much better

  • AMLagonda on 13/05/2014 - 15:06

    whoops

  • Nousernamehere on 13/05/2014 - 15:34
    +1

    So I've been wanting to ask, do people use eneloop's in remote controls?

    I'm in two minds about it, as for all the remotes I have, I'd need like 16 eneloops, and with most remote battery's lasting anywhere from 1-2 years, I'm struggling to be able to justify it over disposables. For devices that go through batterys like there's no tomorrow, it's a no brainier.

    Even though they're low discharge and would be perfectly suited for remotes, I just can't see the value in it from a money point of view. Am I the only one?

    • cyrax83 on 13/05/2014 - 15:41
      +1

      use for everything

    • ChickenTalon on 13/05/2014 - 15:50
      +2

      well that was interesting.

      http://www.thesimpledollar.com/breaking-even-on-rechargeable…

      Remote controls, seems like it's better to go for cheaper disposable batteries. This sample calculation doesn't take into account the IRR cost of initial your capital outlay, which would make it even worse to use eneloops.

      I only use my eneloops for high use things, lighting and camera flash etc

      • Nousernamehere on 13/05/2014 - 16:02

        Good article, and along my line of thinking. I put some of my new eneloops into my wirless mouse the other week, then realised the ones I already had in there had lasted about 3 years.

        For lights, controllers etc that are used often and go through batteries like crazy it's an easy decision, but as long as you recycle the old disposable ones (to at least get something back environmentally) I think they're fine in very low draw devices, at least financially.

        • ChickenTalon on 13/05/2014 - 16:08

          Yeah, I had the same thoughts, just haddn't bothered to actually calculate it.

          I've got quite a few disposable batteries that I've picked up whenever they were on special at Bunnings, these have been going into remotes and wireless mice.

        • Snoop on 13/05/2014 - 16:08
          +1

          Wow… My wireless mouse batteries see about 6 months top! Keyboard about 12 months! Eneloops in there now!

        • Nousernamehere on 13/05/2014 - 16:11

          Haha since getting my iPad and putting a decent video card in my HTPC, I don't really use my desktop that much :-P

          The low battery warning on my keyboard kept going on and off for about a year while using it!

        • ChickenTalon on 13/05/2014 - 16:20

          My wireless mouse (non bluetooth) takes 2xAA and it lasted about 5 years on lithium batteries, i wasn't always an OzB member :)

      • WT on 13/05/2014 - 16:18

        you need to channel surf more

        • ChickenTalon on 13/05/2014 - 16:24
          -1

          I barely touch my remotes now except for setup functions, I have a Logitech Harmony Ultimate (purchased by my awesome GF, without even me hinting that i wanted it, heck I didn't even know I did want it until I got it!).

          Great system, but the remote barely lasts a week outside of its cradle.

        • Snoop on 13/05/2014 - 16:57
          +1

          Bought an 1100i on super special from DSE a while back. Only kept it for a few days as I found it annoying to have to look down at it everytime I wanted to push a button. Exchanged it for the Harmony One instead.

      • uvbunny on 14/05/2014 - 05:54

        That article (Breaking Even on Rechargeable Batteries) is nonsense. The author claims "it takes about 450 watts to recharge an eneloop battery, which adds up to about $0.06 per recharge."

        By my calculations, fully charging an AA eneloop will require around 3 watt-hours of power. Even at current power rates this will only cost a tiny fraction of a cent.

        • ChickenTalon on 14/05/2014 - 08:58

          Agreed, didn't like the calcs on his energy usage costs. Even ignoring charging costs I think you can't beat using disposable in your low drain remote controls.

          • You need about $2.50 worth of eneloop (~just under $20 for 8 pack, on special purchase cost plus a few back up batteries to be ready when your eneloops need charging) per AA.

          V's

          Eneloop upfront costs is roughly 8x your disposable option. Lets say each disposable battery lasts 2 years then it's 16 years breakeven using the eneloop. A modest IRR of 3% applied to your initial outlay for the eneloops would blow this out even further.

          Gets even harder for the eneloops if you get your AAs on special https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/139368. 23c per battery.

          Happy to have my calcs ripped apart. maybe this is a forum post.

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