DSE has the Eneloop glitter pack (1,500 recharges / 1.2 V / 2,000 mAh) for just $19.99 delivered.
Note that it's a one-day, online-only offer. Oh, and if the frenzy back in September is anything to go by, you'd better get those orders in as soon as possible.
?? I bought on Android
Out of stock.
don't know - why I bought but frantically bought 3 packs :)
Ozbargain has a paranormal power akin to being possessed by a demon…thankfully my OzB demon was exorcised late last year, although I am now a shadow of the man I used to be…
thanks got 2 packs
Yay! Ordered 2 packs! Rushed in since I missed out last time :)
Besides from Ebay, where else can u get the Powerex Maha 9000 or La Crosse chargers for a good/reasonable price?
cheers,
Also interested in this guys. Cheers
protog.com.au
I got mine at Amazon when it was on special.
BC700 on special for $38.99 + shipping.
http://www.amazon.com/Crosse-Technology-BC-700-Battery-Charg…
Is there any real difference between the BC1000 and BC700. It looks like the 1000 can charge the batteries quicker. However it looks like they recommend you charge at a 200mA to get the maximum life out of the battery.
In that case is there any other adavantage to getting a BC1000?
Below is a good review that I copy & paste from amazon site
261 of 264 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars The REAL difference between BC-900 and BC-1000, September 5, 2011
By
NLee the Engineer
This review is from: La Crosse Technology Alpha Power Battery Charger, BC1000 (Kitchen)
I purchased the La Crosse Technology BC1000 Alpha Power Battery Charger, not because I needed another advanced battery charger/analyzer (I already own the La Crosse BC-900, BC-700, BC-500 and the Maha MH-C9000), but because people kept asking me: "Is there any difference between BC-900/9009 and BC-1000?" So here it is, to put the issue to rest…
[Exterior]
Except for the color, the BC-1000 looks and feels EXACTLY the same as my old (circa 2006) BC-900. Even the boxes they came in have identical illustrations on them. Check out the customer images I uploaded to 'Customer Images' section and you'll see what I mean.
[Electrical Spec]
The specifications are EXACTLY the same for both chargers, namely:
- Operations: Charge, Discharge, Charge/Test, Discharge/Refresh
- Charging Current steps for 4 cells: 200mA (default), 500mA, 700mA, 1000mA
- Extra Current steps for 1-2 cells: 1500mA, 1800mA
- Acceptable battery capacity: 300-3000mAh (my previous testing showed the BC-900 can actually charge up to 3700mAh)
[AC Adapter]
Again, the two AC adapters looked identical except for the colors. Both are rated for 100-240V AC input, and 3V 4A output. There is, however, a small difference in their open-circuit output voltages. The BC-900's adapter measures 3.0V, while the one for BC-1000 measures 3.17V
Date code on the back of BC-1000 adapter says '4710', which means 47th week, or November of 2010,
[Firmware Version]
My old BC-900 has firmware version '33'. The new BC-1000 shows '37', which is the same version for BC-9009 sold since middle of 2010.
Note: firmware version is the number briefly displayed in the rightmost column, after you plug in your BC-900 or BC-1000.
[Quirks]
Sadly, the same limitations for BC-900/9009 are carried over to the BC-1000:
- If you put in a completely depleted cell (battery terminal voltage under 0.5V), the charger cannot recognize it and the display says 'null'
- If you were previously charging at 500mA, for example, you cannot subsequently increase the charging current for a new cell to higher than 500mA. You need to remove all cells in order to reset the maximum limit.
If I stopped my comparison right here, I would have concluded that the BC-1000 is nothing more than the BC-900/9009 with a cosmetic update. But wait, there's more to the story…
[Interior]
After I removed the base from my BC-1000 (by the way, don't do this unless you know what you're doing), I was surprised to find a very different printed circuit board inside. There are significantly more components on the BC-1000 board compared to that on the BC-900 (refer to my uploaded picture in 'Customer Images' section):
- The BC-900 has just one 'glop' covering the controller IC
- The BC-1000 has two 'glops' on its PCB, suggesting that there is an extra controller. Given the past history of 'meltdown' problem with BC-9009, the most likely function for this controller is to monitor temperature during charging.
- The BC-1000 also added four bulky thru-hole diodes ('B220' 2A 20V Schottky diode) on the PCB. Again, the most logical explanation is to burn off excessive power during charging, to prevent other surface mount components from over-heating and suffer a thermal runaway.
[Conclusion]
The BC-1000 may look exactly like the older BC-900 and BC-9009 from outside, but there is significant design overhaul that took place inside. Note that I cannot testify that BC-1000 has solved all thermal-related problems, because I have never witnessed any over-heating problem before. But as an engineer, I know that no company will accept a design change that ADDS cost to an existing product - unless it is absolutely required to fix a problem.
Assuming the alleged 'meltdown' problem is really solved, one question still remains: is the BC-1000 a better value than the Maha MH-C9000 (currently available in the same price range)? Personally, I think the user interface of BC-1000 is much better, but other people may disagree. So it comes down to whether you can make use of the bonus items (4xAA + 4xAAA cells, 4xC + 4xD-cell spacers) in this package. If you can use some of them and feel that they are worth paying $10 for, then go for the BC-1000. Otherwise, you may want to consider the BC-700 at half the cost.
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Manual: lacrossetechnology.com/bc1000/manual.pdf
Will this work on Australian households? Do you just use an adapter and plug it in or do you need that step down stuff and what not?
just need to bend the pins with pliers for it to work in aus.. or you can buy the us->aus adaptor
FYI http://www.amazon.com/Crosse-Technology-Battery-Charger-BC10… the La Crosse BC-1000 on Amazon.com is USD59.99 plus USD9.60 for delivery here -> USD69.59
Any better price than that anywhere?
@jskf01
According to the spec, it's "World Voltage capable - Operates on 100~240V AC Input." So you don't need a transformer to be use in Australia, but definitely a plug adapter.
I got mine from Protog.com.au a while ago, I think they still sell them.
I have used protog a few times and have always found the guy at protog is great at answering any questions (both timely response and thorough answers). There is also a fair bit of info on their blog.
yep. you can ping the protog dude in whirlpool for a discount code. ;)
Like everyone else, I got mine from Protog with 8 imedion batteries for about $110 delivered. But I did find this when looking if all you want is the charger: $70 - http://www.videoguys.com.au/scripts/prodSearchResults.asp?st…
Got at least one from every deal posted on Ozb. Don't need them but can't seem to pass up the deal :s
Amazing deal! Thanks for posting Thrymr!
Bought 2pks, been waiting for this since last time.
Impressed they offer PayPal as well.
Very happy camper!
Thanks so much OP. My other rechargables aren't just cutting it since i got a pack from the last sale. I can see that they do last much longer in my Mac Keyboard compared to the others.
Just hoping some AAA's will come along :D
PS: Love seeing your + votes jump so fast! Over 200 + in less than 5 hrs!!
Does anyone here know if the "PURE energy" battery chargers are any good? This is currently what I have, it does NiMH + Alkaline, so far it has charged pretty well. Only has 2 X AA + AAA slots.
Does the Powerex Maha 9000 or La Crosse do Alkaline Batteries as well??
cheers,
IIRC Alkaline whilst they CAN sometimes be recharged - it'll only work a few times and there's loads of reports of them exploding mid-charge. So no idea if those models can - google is your friend but I'd avoid charging Alkaline - as your charger (and possibly house!) is worth a lot more than eeking a few more uses from a disposable Alkaline battery. :-)
Alkaline batteries can be recharged in chargers designed for alkaline cell charging, but the results are usually disappointing. The batteries need to be recharged when they fall to 50% capacity. Allowing them to fall to near 0% results in very poor battery life after charging. Alkalines can be recharged a dozen times at best. Good NiMH cells take many hundreds of charges. It's a no brainer which to use, unless you're using an appliance that specifically requires 1.5v per cell.
recharging an alkaline battery is akin to charging a pirius using a wall socket to avoid using petrol.
it's pointless.
get a proper rechargeable.
ordered 2, just because of the votes.
Sorry off topic…anyone know a cheaper price than Amazon for AAA?
1500 recharges eneloop 8 Pack AAA 800mAh $18.82
http://www.amazon.com/Sanyo-eneloop-Pre-Charged-Rechargeable…
normally AAA cheaper or expensive than AA?
Unsure, but as stated earlier prior to this deal I found Amazon the cheapest by quite a bit for legit Eneloop AA's.
AAA's are generally always marginally cheaper but not unusual to see same price - which is kinda weird as less materials in them etc.
check thomas distributing
shipping can be expensive though
This is the Battery Charger that I have.
Have 8 of these…are they any good?
Bought this deal. Thanks OP!! I use a 4 slot Pure charger on a range of NiMH rechargeables and haven't had any issues, some of the batteries are years old (er than the charger) but are still going strong!
Ummm not really enough info to say good or not overwhelmingly but the charge current is far too low for accurate delta V detection to occur - and even Sanyo recommend charging these batteries at 1000mA - so personally I'd try and find a better charger - is ok for a travel charger at best IMHO.
Are these NiMH Nicad or what?
great after ordering some from dicksmith last week because i couldn't wait this now comes up. Ah well bought another 2 packs haha :D
I believe if DSE drop the price of a product they sell within 14 days you can ask for a difference — if it's a web only special not sure but wouldn't hurt to try…. Or buy extra 2 new packs, and return them as the ones you bought and say 'you overbought them' and you get $40 back when you only paid $20 for them and you pocket the saving.
This is an extremely good deal. Special eneloop AA 2000mAH.
You can't even get LSD at this price on Dealextreme. Shipping is very slow with DX. its horrible now takes 2 months.
Might as well buy from DSE support aussie jobs.
Recently DSE keep coming with all these online deals. I guess its either they are changing business strategy or they are going busted soon, getting rid of old stock
Thanks to OP, yet another impulse buy! Ozbargain spirit lol.
I still have plenty of AAs but get this anyway.
Dealextreme sells LSD? Damn, sign me up!
These are great. http://dx.com/gsyuasa-enitime-pre-charged-2000mah-1-2v-recha…
However eneloop is better and hence this deal beats it
I have these batteries from DX and they work very well. However, I'd take DSE's super offer any day.
I was joking about the fact that it's called LSD.
cornucopia , Have u ever had a battery "EXPLODE" as some ppl claimed that the PURE Charger did to the batteries?
I am not after some fancy charger with display and crap like that, I just want the charger to be smart enough to charge/discharge using the "Delta" method, which i am hoping these PURE energy chargers have in the microprocessor.
Have u ever done any testing on these PURE energy chargers, I believe the company is in CANADA, of course they are made in China, as with almost all products including ENELOOPS and MAHA etc.
cheers,
Nope, no big bangs!!
wow i didnt know so many people used rechargable batteries
quick question.
Do people charge these batteries straight away after opening the pack? or should i just use them first then charge when flat?
They ship pre-charged, so you can use them straight out of the pack.
You can use it immediately (I believe it comes pre-charged for you). Well, at least I did use it right away without needing the charge it. Here is a bit of information (http://www.eneloop.info/home/general-description.html). See the table, under Eneloop title - "can be used immediately"
Well to be precise…YES, you can use it immediately - however, if you've purchased a GOOD charger e.g Powerex/LaCrosse you should run ALL new Ni-Mh batteries through a 'break-in' cycle - which has been shown to being very important to form their ability to hold the actual capacity/mA of power output they they state.
Problem is generally only the better chargers will do this - and it atkes around 3 days- yes you heard right, 3 days to run one break-in cycle (generally 3 x charge ups and slow discharges with rests in between).
If you do this you'll find the 2000mA Eneloops will now hold about what they state or a bit more (+5%) - and sustain this through a lot of recharges.
Non-application of a forming charge can lead to more rapid loss of capacity - but most folks will never notice this.
All this said - $60 or so spent on a top quality charger is money very well spent - so buying Eleloops and using a $10 charger you got 5yrs ago with some rechargable Energizers etc is kinda illogical. IMHO anyway. :-)
Thanks Nikko, i guess this was what i was really asking. I just purchased the Maha C9000 as well so will do the suggested breakin for all my batteries when they arrive.
Is there a break-in cycle on La Crosse - or is that functionality only on Powerex - Maha?
Davedave, IIRC there's not a 'specific' breakin program on the La Crosses - the Maha uses an internationally agreed standard for the break-in program it has BUT you could probably go close to manually setting this in the La Crosses….but I'm not certain on that.
Thanks Nikko
No idea why I'm buying them, but it seems to be the best a man can get :)
against all better judgement, i've bought a pack without really needing it
Such a good deal, I was so annoyed when I missed out the last time. Glad I checked here this morning :)
Missed out last time, so happy I got a pack this time, thanks :)
bought 2 packs. now where can I get a good charger for these bad boys for < $60 ?
I also missed out last year and grabbed them this time without even thinking - have eneloops for some of my photography flash gear and are great in that capacity. Got these for the kids toys - and Wii remotes etc.
Thanks for the heads up OP!
Sweet - ordered! Great deal.
awesome deal thanks OP - 2 packs purchased - have been rocking eneloops for years now - mainly for camera and flash - but also for everything aroudn the house.
Mmmm preeeety. Ordered, because of 270 + votes. Didn't want to miss out on something i dont need.
140 clicks and 14 + votes in the time it took me to do the DSE ordering process. holy shiiiiite
Bahhh! im a sheep too
im a dolphin
I'm on a horse
purple is a fruit
apricot is a metal
I've got a "woody"
That kind of crudeness is hard to swallow.
Great Deal. Thanks Thrymr.
Just out of curiosity, what do you guys use these for? I did a quick scan of my tech and couldn't think of anything battery operated aside from tv remote controls…so many people upvoted this I'm thinking about buying it and then going out and buying a vape or something just so I have a reason to use them.
kids and wifes toys mostly.
the mind wanders…
lol!
luckily they come "precharged"
Wireless mice, keyboards, Xbox 360 controllers, wii remotes etc.
Mainly for camera. I have a point and shoot that uses 2xAA. The issue I have with normal rechargables is that by the time I need them, they are flat.
Using these on remotes is also good - because they are longer lasting.
my off camera flash unit (430ex2), my wireless headset (PX5), remote controls, etc
speakers, old organizer …
Thinks: Why did I buy just one pack of Eneloops?????
man already ordered 2 packs one for me and one for the old man… thinking if I should get one more pack just coz in case!! hmmm decisions decisions.
Q: How does a charger know when to switch off?
If a charger is designed for a 1500mAH cell does that mean it would under-charge a 2000mAH cell?
voltage
Impulse bought a pack, but realise now that not much of my stuff uses AA batteries anymore. Oh well always good to have some on hand I guess. Also, that is an assload of votes.
Hunt around for a Pentax k-x at BigW…
Yup, I cycle the two 8-packs i got last time through my TK41.
Nice but surprised folks are forking out big bikkies for flashlights powered by anything other than Li-Ion's these days. Have a squiz over at http://budgetlightforum.com/ :-)
Have been waiting for these to return and have just purchased.
Bought 1 for my Pentax k-x, thanks~ And I will use my Philips charger, hope it will be fine.
Thanks, got two.
So these are basically rechargeable batteries right?
Anyone know if these would work on a Logitech 525 universal remote? Someone please confirm.
I want to buy one because everyone else is!!
The 525 takes AAA's.
They are rechargeable batteries…. in the spirit of ozb just buy them whether you need it or not.
Mumma took those batteries
She took them away
Size double A
She took them away
Why is there no button to buy these im trying on ios and android?