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Eneloop Quick Charger + 4 AA Batteries $28 @ Dick Smith (Pick up Available)

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Eneloop Quick Charger + 4 AA Batteries $28 @ Dick Smith (Pick up Available)
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[Deactivated] on 23/04/2015 - 09:29 dicksmith.com.au (1225 clicks)

Charge your eneloop batteries with this 2 hr Quick Charger which comes with 4 x AA Batteries. This charger has multi voltage capability and allows you to charge 1 to 4 AA or AAA batteries individually. The eneloop batteries are Ready to Use and retain 65% of their charge even after 5 years of storage.

Features

Pack dimensions: 112 x 68 x 64.
4 x AA eneloop batteries included.
Multi Voltage capability.
Individual Charging capability for 1 to 4 AA or AAA cells.

This is the Quick Charger, not overnight charger
$28 is one of the cheapest ever

Electrical & Electronics Battery Charger Panasonic

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  • psdillon on 23/04/2015 - 09:38
    +1

    What's the difference/pros/cons between a quick charger and overnight charger? I just bought the Ikea $20 smart charger and it seems to charge the Eneloops in 2-3 hours.

    • [Deactivated] on 23/04/2015 - 09:44
      +1

      Pros:
      - Quick charger can charge battery individually (with LED light for each slot), while overnight charger needs to charge either 2 or 4 batteries at one time
      - Quick charger charging batteries in 2 hours (2xAA)
      - Some Overnight charger will overcharge the batteries (continuing charging even the battery is full), this will kill the battery life

      • [Deactivated] on 23/04/2015 - 10:17

        Kungbernard,

        What's the capacity of these batteries (mAh) ?
        I don't see any individual LED light on the picture ?
        So, quick charger doesn't overcharge batteries ?

        • [Deactivated] on 23/04/2015 - 10:23
          +1

          They are 2000mAh as far as i understand

          For LED light:
          From Panasonic site: http://panasonic.net/energy/battery/eneloop/lineup/

          · Charges any combination of up to four AA/AAA together
          · Four LED charging progress indicators
          · Auto voltage (AC 100 V–240V) ideal for travel (requires plug adapter)
          · Timer control with automatic shutoff

      • tyler.durden on 23/04/2015 - 22:59

        Any quick chargers that can do it 15 minutes?

        Varta used to have 15 minute batteries and charger..

        2 hrs is still to long

        • frugal hermit on 24/04/2015 - 01:08

          15mins quick charge will severely reduce the life of a rechargeable battery, 2hrs is a good compromise, the slower the better for battery longetivity

        • tyler.durden on 24/04/2015 - 02:11

          @frugal hermit:

          not if they were made especially for 15 minutes.
          Also longevity is not good compromise if I need to wait 2 hrs and I need the batteries now…

          Do u know/own any Varta 15 min batteries/chargers?

          I got a few and they are fantastic.

          The batteries still charge fine after many years now…

          And 15 minutes is very important if u need to use the item immediately and don't have any spare batteries.
          e.g. game controller, remote control etc..

        • Kenb0 on 24/04/2015 - 12:37

          @tyler.durden:

          with the massive numbers of eneloops that ozbargainers seem to have, to not have any spare batteries ready to go would be a sin! :) After all, thats part of the point of having the eneloops, they can sit there in the drawer waiting until they're needed. As opposed to normal rechargeables which lose charge within days.

        • tyler.durden on 24/04/2015 - 12:47

          @Kenb0:

          Sadly I only bought 1 pack of 8 multicolor eneloop JAPAN batteries

          I want to buy more eneloops but sadly it is now made in china and is an inferior quality…

          If I had known eneloops would be made in china…and an inferior quality to the original..
          I wished I had stock up on original eneloops.

          Do u know if they still make any in Japan or where can we get japanese ones?

          It was stupid that SANYO sold eneloop to panasonic..
          Since that was the only SANYO product that was their best sellers and high quality
          Most of the other SANYO products are junk/inferior compared to other companies like samsung, sony etc..

          And it is shit that panasonic didn't keep the High quality of the product made in japan..
          buy instead choosing to make an inferior product in china..

          Nowadays eneloops sold, are just in name only..

        • Kenb0 on 24/04/2015 - 13:57

          @tyler.durden:

          The chinese made ones are considered inferior, but only really to the japan made ones. They're still more than usable. If you really want jap made ones, will have to look overseas for them I think.

        • Tuba on 24/04/2015 - 16:41

          @Kenb0: Or buy from the stocks of Gen3, all Gen 3 are Jap. (marked as 1800cycles)

        • tyler.durden on 24/04/2015 - 16:43

          @Kenb0:

          Yes,
          But knowing that I could have had the more better quality japan ones has put me off from buying eneloops.

          Now I just consider these eneloops sold are just sold in name only.

          =======
          Didn't panasonic stop all production of japan made ones?
          Unless those still selling are old stock or fakes?

          Do u know anywhere to get real japan ones?

        • Tuba on 24/04/2015 - 16:58

          @tyler.durden:
          Panasonic has always been involved in Eneloop, as was Fujitsu and Sanyo via Twicell. Made more complex by Panasonic buying Sanyo battery division way back in the early days of Eneloop (its due to an arrangement to get around the Japanese legal system, anti competitive, anti corruption type arrangement that meant that Panasonic despite owning Sanyos involvement in Eneloop, could not be part of Sanyos decisions re: Eneloop). IIRC Sanyo put up the money to create Twicell after Fujitsu developed the technology of LowSelfDischarge batteries, prior to Panasonic involvement,

          Panasonic want to make all Eneloops in China. But they make them in both for now. Some global segments get exclusively Japanese made (USA for example), others get Chinese made. Oceania where we are, get Chinese now.

          If its Gen 4 (2100 cycles) sold in Aus by a retail store, they are Chinese. If they have 1800 cycles, they are the older Gen 3s, and superior to the Chinese Gen 4. Japanese Gen 4 is best of all, but well you need to know someone in a market they are sold and pay freight.

          I agree, Chinese Eneloops are crap by comparison. The numbers ont he package aree only part of the story. Use over time is where the Chinese cells really fall down.

        • tyler.durden on 24/04/2015 - 17:02

          @Tuba:

          Can you tell me what you mean by that?

          " Use over time is where the Chinese cells really fall down."

          Are chinese ones inferior cos
          -store less amp charge
          -charge gets reduce quicker
          -batteries loose their full charge quicker
          -batteries stop charging to full earlier

          Or some other reason?

        • Tuba on 24/04/2015 - 17:16

          @tyler.durden:
          First, the packages themselves indicate a known difference. The stated retention % is lower on the Chinese battery packs compared to the Japanese batteries of the same generation. While the number is small (5%), the fact its needed is significant.

          Out of the box, they appear very close though, and in that simple assessment, they are very close.
          When cycled, and tests have been done to put more than 400 cycles on them, the Chinese version were near useless while the Japanese versions still performed at close to new specs.

          To answer you properly, its too technical for me. But my laymans understanding is that all of the above is true, due to the resistance that builds up in the cells over time/use. Batteries have the ability to deliver x amps, and this will also be compromised, so while the runtime is less, the peak power of the item being run on them is also less even when the old battery is fresh of the charger. It works still, but nowhere near as well in any aspect of battery usefulness.

          *not sure about 'charge gets reduced quicker'. I think thats just a symptom of other things.

          Stolen from CPF.
          http://www.ultrasmartcharger.com/Japanese%20Vs%20Chinese%20E…

          See edit in above post too.

        • tyler.durden on 24/04/2015 - 21:15

          @Tuba:

          thanks for graphic

          Wow those chinese ones are really crap

          Look like they just die off after 400 cycles

        • Kenb0 on 25/04/2015 - 13:10

          @tyler.durden:

          Just to put it into perspective so the chinese eneloops don't look like complete trash, 400 cycles is still a fair bit, and will last most people a very long time. And they still reached 400 cycles after they were put through quite a fair bit of stress in the testing process. If I recall correctly that test was performed at an accelerated pace, which necessitated recharging and discharging at very high values ie. not normal charging numbers, which will of course reduce the lifespan of the batteries. During normal use, those chinese eneloops will last a lot longer than 400 cycles.

        • Tuba on 25/04/2015 - 16:24

          @Kenb0:
          Thats all true, but the Japanese cells were put through the same process and survived in a fairly good state well past 900 cycles (although clearly on their way out).

          The number of cycles is one thing but the point is that the idea they are the same, or close to, the Japanese made is nonsense.

        • tyler.durden on 25/04/2015 - 18:13

          @Tuba:

          Also the japanese has a slow hill decline…

          Whereas chinese one look like they just jump off the cliff…and DOA immediately

          Hence I said eneloops are now just sold in name only…

        • Kenb0 on 26/04/2015 - 00:21

          @Tuba:

          Oh they're definitely not the same or close to the Japanese. I was just making the point that, while not as good as the jap eneloops, they should still suffice for most people's usage patterns. I'm lucky enough to have bought close to 150 of the jap ones(on many an ozbargain special) so they'll last me a fair while. I've also got quite a few of the chinese ones, and so far they've worked out good enough.

        • GnarlyKnuckles on 26/04/2015 - 02:23

          @tyler.durden:

          "Do u know if they still make any in Japan or where can we get japanese ones?"

          Not sure if this is a breach of the site rules or not, as I'm just answering an unsolicited question (please delete this response if it considered a breach mods), but you can check the OzBargain classifieds for new eneloops made in japan, tyles.

        • Tuba on 26/04/2015 - 04:50

          @Kenb0:
          Yes and no. In low drain devices they should be fine, remote controls and the like, but for say an LED flashlight I wouldnt be using them. As they degrade (100cycles etc, not 500), the amps available also falls. And with that as v x a = w, you fall into voltage sag sooner. An LED requiring 3v, is soon out of regulation as the battery sags. The light will still seem to operate, but its not performing at its capacity for the given mode. Seems pointless to buy a nice bright light and then hobble it with 2nd rate batteries. Depends what you use the torch for, but again, if youre buying super lumens, Id be expecting it to be able to produce all it can when demanded.

  • [Deactivated] on 23/04/2015 - 09:47

    pretty sure this is the normal price these days…..

    • tonyjzx on 23/04/2015 - 09:49

      yep, remember buying one of these off DSE years ago for under $20… the white ones before the rainbow or chocolate types existed

      the charger is extremely dumb too so i wouldnt use it

      • [Deactivated] on 23/04/2015 - 10:27
        +1

        From OZB record, there are many times to get the eneloop charger below $20
        But they are all Overnight Charger

        I was not able to find any record for Quick Charger below $28
        The lowest ever was still $28, but having $10 drop for orders over $50 on the same day
        So, $46 for 2 Quick Charger pack

        • GnarlyKnuckles on 23/04/2015 - 11:04

          There was a comparable (better?) deal posted last year, which I bought:

          https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/143121

          I say better because although it was $2 more the batteries were Japanese-made, and the charger is (I believe) 'smarter', in that it stops charging each battery when it becomes fully charged, rather than being timer-controlled.

        • Tuba on 23/04/2015 - 15:59

          @GnarlyKnuckles:
          This is a smart charger. Its fine.

  • Lucifersfury82 on 23/04/2015 - 09:47
    +2

    Great, thank you. Finally been able to stock up on some AAA batteries as well. I think my new ratio of Eneloop AA to AAA is 40,000 : 12

  • discountmonkey on 23/04/2015 - 10:21

    Ignoring the power costs associated with the charger, is there any notable benefits to keeping the batteries in the charger until they are required? I'll drain 2 AA per week and recently bought the rainbow Eneloop 8 pack.

    • Utopian on 23/04/2015 - 11:30
      +1

      The main selling point of Eneloops (Low Self Disharge NiMH) is how long they keep their charge much longer, and the 2000mAh rating is more truthful.

  • SnakeDoctor on 23/04/2015 - 10:40

    Thanks! Been needing one of these as I have the dumb charger

    • GnarlyKnuckles on 23/04/2015 - 11:08

      Note that kung's post above suggests that this charger is still timer-based; so it's still 'pretty dumb' isn't it?

      I have a question re the timer-based chargers with auto shut-off. If your batteries are almost done charging, then you have a very brief power-cut, does the timer then 'reset' itself and commence a full charging cycle again?

      • tonyjzx on 23/04/2015 - 11:43

        however they work its just not convenient for me

        eg. to best use them you need 4 completely dead batteries

        for me I just check that they're low and i let the smart charger decide how much to top them up with

        IMO this shouldnt even be a discussion given how cheap true smart chargers are… eg. the ones I have are individual channel so it can decide which of the 4 batteries need full charge or toppping up or they are fine

        there's no excuse for dumb chargers

        • Tuba on 23/04/2015 - 16:02

          Its a smart charger. It has individual channel control. The pairs, as in two outside channels are for quick charge. If you use the middle two, its slower thats all.

          You can leave batteries in this and it will not adversely effect them.

  • Associatedthelastnoob @ Dick Smith / Kogan on 23/04/2015 - 11:50

    I use this quick charger but when i test the charge in my nitecore digicharger it says each battery is charged to different levels eg 1.49v 1.51v etc

  • icywind on 23/04/2015 - 12:23

    Bought one, thanks for sharing!

  • icywind on 23/04/2015 - 16:53

    Just collected this package from Dicksmith, on the label it says

    SMART AND QUICK CHARGER.

    • Smart charge (save time and energy)
      Auto Voltage AC100~240V
      4 LED Indicator
      1~4 AA/AAA Batteries, Individual Control

    sounds like a good charger to me, well worth the price paid for! :)

  • jonbo on 23/04/2015 - 17:14

    Thanks, bought one…

  • Hiphopopotamus on 23/04/2015 - 19:57

    review:
    http://lygte-info.dk/review/Review%20Charger%20Panasonic%20B…

    looks pretty good!

  • OkayFray on 23/04/2015 - 22:50

    Been waiting for this one for a while after I missed out in March. Thanks for posting!

  • Ozbm on 23/04/2015 - 23:35

    $52.95 delivered to 4211 Qld.

    • Tuba on 24/04/2015 - 00:12

      Click and collect, there must be a store near you, no delivery fee then.
      Wow, $52.95 looks like the delivery charge alone, you still need to pay for the unit too.

  • Pinni2000 on 24/04/2015 - 09:16

    Damn it. Went to click and collect this morning and it's at $65. I've been holding off on eneloops for so long. Finally decide to jump on some and boom… gone.

  • tyler.durden on 24/04/2015 - 09:16

    can someone do a test and tell me how long it takes to charge the batteries

    e.g.

    1 battery at a time
    2 batteries at a time
    4 batteries at a time

  • akoli on 24/04/2015 - 09:24

    Damn would have snapped up one of these at that price… if anyone has one that doesnt perform as expected let me know.

    My G700s mouse chews through battery every day or so damn gaming mouses.

    • tyler.durden on 24/04/2015 - 09:26

      but g700s has a charging cable

      why need this for?

      • akoli on 24/04/2015 - 09:47

        easier to just have a bunch on eneloops ready to go…cable has to stretch across the desk to the top of the tower to charge .. cable although a micro usb is a special shape to fit in the front of the mouse snuggly.

        Just personal preference I suppose…

        • tyler.durden on 24/04/2015 - 10:57

          yes

          I have g700s as well

          I never had a problem with charging by cable..

          Don't they come with an extension cord?

          Also I find the battery case hard to open ..
          So unless u leave the battery case open it is very hard/annoying to take off..
          Feels like you could break the battery case lock, each time I open it up

        • akoli on 24/04/2015 - 14:06

          @tyler.durden: flicks open easily for me might have been snug at the beggining and loosened off over time… not so much the extension … other devices charge overnight … fitbit , pebble and tablet … batteries just work for me.

          If I was kid free and gaming like I did in my youth would likely have to resort to using the charging cable.

        • tyler.durden on 24/04/2015 - 16:40

          @akoli:

          that little thin piece of plastic that is use to lock the battery case looks really weak
          everytime I open it I feel like it could snap.

          That lock they made is really crap.

          I couldn't be bothered taking the battery in and out each time.

          That is really annoying with my keyboards.

          That charging cable is one it's useful feature.

  • terrywang on 24/04/2015 - 09:51

    No access to internet last night, missed it…

  • shadowfax1007 on 27/04/2015 - 10:37

    The idiots sent me a basic charger…not the quicker charger.

    • shadowfax1007 on 27/04/2015 - 16:45

      UPDATE:

      Long story short, after being dicked around all morning I finally got someone who could help me. Was able to go to another store and swap my basic charger for the quick charger. Even better it's Sanyo stock, not the Panasonic stock listed online.

      But yeah - check your items when you receive them guys! The packages look practically identical if you aren't paying attention.

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