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La Crosse Technology BC-700 Alpha Power Battery Charger - USD $37ish Delivered Amazon.com

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First post, be kind.
Been looking for a smart charger since getting some Turnigy and eneloops? This model has most of the features of the older deal here: http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/75843 but charges at a max 700mAh, so is a little slower.
High AUD and pretty cheap shipping coinciding with about the lowest price in the last year according to camelcamelcamel make this the best deal about for a smart charger, imho.

EDIT: appears to be out of stock as the link now defaults to a 3rd party supplier and if you drill through to Amazon supplied it says "usually ships in 2 to 3 months".

EDIT 2: looks like more stock, but the price is slightly higher.

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  • kabigon on 14/08/2012 - 18:36
    +2

    Glad to be of assistance ;)

    • [Deactivated] on 15/08/2012 - 01:27
      +3

      Did i miss something?

  • dreambuds on 14/08/2012 - 18:54

    got 1, was waiting for a drop in price as well.thanks op

  • pork chop on 14/08/2012 - 19:39

    does anyone know how this older bc-700 compared to the bc-900?

    • lakers1222 on 14/08/2012 - 21:24

      The main difference is the bc-900 has the option to charge the batteries faster.

      • pork chop on 14/08/2012 - 22:46

        Thanks mate.

  • bluepanther on 14/08/2012 - 19:42
    +2

    I wish I have 28degrees card..:(

  • morini on 14/08/2012 - 19:44
    +2

    I have a BC-700 and it's fantastic, one of the best gadgets I own. Really easy to use and reliable, it makes it easy to identify dead and dying batteries pretty much at a glance. IMO slower charging current means longer lasting batteries. The main difference is that you don't have the option of a faster charge.

  • jar-unit on 14/08/2012 - 20:00

    Bought! Thankyou

  • [Deactivated] on 14/08/2012 - 20:11
    +1

    Does one need a plug converter to use this in Australian power sockets?

    • Opulentus on 14/08/2012 - 20:15
      +2

      Yep, I bought one earlier and it's a US plug.

      • [Deactivated] on 14/08/2012 - 20:17

        Thanks mate.

  • YatteYattah on 14/08/2012 - 20:12

    Ordered, thanks. Great deal.

  • Cobalt_ on 14/08/2012 - 20:19
    +3

    You can add these eneloops for just an extra $3 shipping (when using slow shipping method + group items for fewer packages):
    http://www.amazon.com/Sanyo-eneloop-Pre-Charged-Rechargeable…

  • SmashedMango on 14/08/2012 - 20:31

    Hey guys, Im currently doing a refresh on my batts using the BC1000, how do you know that it's done? Been 24 hours and it still says "refresh"

    • zeppeybabey on 14/08/2012 - 20:33
      +3

      a refresh takes ages, days in fact. just leave it there, don't do anything, and when it's done it will display "full" on each individual battery indicator.

  • MrGareth on 14/08/2012 - 20:59

    What do you need to buy to be able to plug it into a power socket?

    • [Deactivated] on 14/08/2012 - 21:36
      +1

      http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=33…
      But then 21k+ people might be wrong…

      • MrGareth on 15/08/2012 - 07:24

        Hahaha thank you… I thought there might be more to it than that (like a voltage converter?)

        • johnno07 on 15/08/2012 - 14:25

          You will find with most electronics these days that they can work with 120v (USA) or 230v (Australia) and all that is required is that the plug physically fit into the socket. If you are a real cheapo you can always bend the american plugs to fit in our socket - but I wouldn't recommend this haha.

        • Alzori on 19/08/2012 - 21:59

          Would it be possible to just replace the power supply? What voltage/amp rating/plug does it use?

        • BenK-Oz on 19/08/2012 - 22:42

          wouldnt replace the power supply, its very sensitie to voltage/amp difference, but you can just bend the pins and it works fine

    • techy on 15/08/2012 - 10:17

      or go to your local chemist/Big W/travel shop for one

  • asa79 on 14/08/2012 - 21:17

    Just purchased with bundle batteries and super battery pack

  • thebargainhunter on 14/08/2012 - 22:01

    Can this do Lithium ion batteries like the 18650?

    • kirynflare on 14/08/2012 - 22:04

      According to the manual I have for the BC-1000, it only does NiMH and NiCd batteries.

    • murkywater on 14/08/2012 - 22:07

      Nope. For a good budget lion charger check out the XTAR WP2 II charger on ebay. It's around $20 and very popular on some forums.

    • [Deactivated] on 14/08/2012 - 23:25

      Or if you're really tight, you could try this @ $7.79:
      http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Ultrafire-Charger-WF-139-14500-17…

      • supersabroso on 14/08/2012 - 23:41

        I have one of those and it works very well. It has overcharge protection. The only issue is that the beeping is ludicrously quiet which means you'll have to pay attention to the blinking lights when it's done charging.

  • murkywater on 14/08/2012 - 22:04

    Wow amazing price. I had the BC700 previously and it was a great charger.

  • woteva on 14/08/2012 - 22:21
    +1

    I got 1 of these about 6 months ago from Amazon. Works great. Just need a US to AU adapter plug for the power transformer.
    I like how you can see capacity and toss the dodgy batteries before they cause problems.

  • Miami Mall Alien on 14/08/2012 - 22:23

    How does this compare to the legendary Maha Powerex MH-C9000?

    • Black Hole on 14/08/2012 - 22:29
      +1

      I have both and various other Maha chargers as well. I prefer the MH-C9000 as the programing is more flexible. I could charge all four channels (batteries) at much higher current than the B700 at the same time.

      • ethanol on 14/08/2012 - 23:19

        I have same Q - I'm new to this more advanced type of battery charging but plan to get some eneloop/LSDs and want to maximise life from those and existing NiMH batteries I have.

        As a newbie, will I really get the benefit out of the 2x cost C9000?

        Does the BC700 have the same type of "automatic" modes which will automatically diagnose batteries that need discharge / recharge …..

        Aside from the faster current what capabilities does the C9000 offer?

  • maogua on 14/08/2012 - 23:24

    Should I place my order in USD or AUD, which will save more guys?

    • kirynflare on 14/08/2012 - 23:36

      If you have a 28 Degree Card, choosing USD and letting the card convert it for you saved me money last time I bought from Amazon :)

      • maogua on 14/08/2012 - 23:42

        I don't have one unfortunately, so I should go with AUD I guess?

    • [Deactivated] on 14/08/2012 - 23:50
      +1

      Good question.

      Few things:

      1. The Amazon exchange rate jumps around with fluctuations in the actual exchange rate – I know this as when I bought mine it was AUD33.40, but it now comes up as costing AUD33.53.

      2. Amazon charges a fee for this, but doesn’t want to say exactly what it is, but it can be inferred. AUD/USD is 0.95269 (from http://themoneyconverter.com/usd/aud.aspx) & Amazon will variously charge you either USD33.92 or AUD33.53 (at time of writing), but if there was no fee you would have expected it to be 33.92x0.95269 = AUD32.31, so the % markup is about (33.53/32.31 -1) ~ 3.8%. This strikes me as a high fee, so no wonder Amazon doesn't want to tell us.

      3. Thing is, my credit card charges me 3% on conversions from foreign to Oz currency, so there’s not really much in it for me at least … though if my calculations are right I was probably marginally better off paying for it in USD. Of course I did it in AUD cos it’s only now I worked it all out…..

      Using PayPal adds another level of complexity…

      My brain hurts.

      • maogua on 14/08/2012 - 23:58

        Thank you so much for your reply, much appreciated!! Just ordered one…

      • [Deactivated] on 15/08/2012 - 00:06

        A little correction with (3) above, the conversion would actually be from Oz currency to US currency, given my money is in AUD and i'd be seeking to pay for something in USD.

        Goddamn i can be pedantic.

        • philo on 15/08/2012 - 00:19

          After having been charged a conversion fee both by nab Visa as well as amazon on a sizable past purchase made in AUD I now double and triple check to make sure it's USD.

          Hit by both amazon AND nab, ouch.

        • [Deactivated] on 15/08/2012 - 00:27

          I don't get it.
          If you had AUD set in Amazon, what additional currency conversion can there be?

          But i think you're right, for most people paying in USD will probably be best given the Amazon fee appears to be so high.

        • philo on 15/08/2012 - 00:39

          Maybe conversion fee was the wrong term but it was a nab fee of some sort that added another $5 or $6 above the amazon AUD price that I was charged.

          Just checked the statement, it was an international transaction fee.

        • [Deactivated] on 15/08/2012 - 01:01

          OK. Now i get it. You may have been hit with the international transaction fee regardless.

          I use a pre-paid credit card: http://auspost.com.au/personal/where-to-buy-loadandgo-card.h…
          As far as i can tell they just charge me a 3% conversion fee, and a small $0.09 transaction fee.

        • Steptoe on 15/08/2012 - 07:36

          Some banks charge for foreign purchases, regardless of the currency.

          Just get a 28 degrees mastercard, or Bankwest cards are similar I heard.

        • kipps on 15/08/2012 - 09:07

          Bankwest Platinum credit cards don't charge international transaction/FX fees (similar to 28 degrees). Unfortunately Bankwest cards charge an ATM withdrawal fee from the credit card even if your account is in credit (unlike 28 degrees).

          All things considered, 28 degrees is a better card for foreign transactions and getting cash out at foreign ATMs (when you have your account in a credit balance).

        • atlas on 15/08/2012 - 15:20

          How does one change from USD/AUD and vice versa on Amazon?? I can't seem to find the option anywhere.

          Edit: I think I figured it out. It's currently out of stock so it does not let you use the currency converter. I'm presuming it's in USD.

  • bongoman on 15/08/2012 - 00:13

    is this the same deal?

    http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/78408/amazon.com-la-crosse-t…

    • [Deactivated] on 15/08/2012 - 00:21

      Yep - all links lead to the Amazon deal.

  • deek on 15/08/2012 - 00:32

    Fantastic timing! I was just looking for a good quality NiMH charger for my parents. Also ordered the 8-pack AA Eneloops.

  • moo on 15/08/2012 - 00:45

    Thanks for sharing!

  • [Deactivated] on 15/08/2012 - 00:48

    For those wanting a comprehensive review of this thing, and comparisons with the BC-900 & BC-1000 & Maha PowerEx MH-C9000, look no further than the various reviews/FAQ's by NLee the Engineer:

    http://www.amazon.com/review/RK62EGS3P082I/
    http://www.amazon.com/review/RZCMBYAN3QKN3

    I was waiting for the MH-C9000, but at this price point for the BC-700 I went in…and you never know with Amazon - tomorrow the BC-700 might be back up at $46.

  • jhova on 15/08/2012 - 01:09

    Cheers got one!

  • lostn on 15/08/2012 - 04:03

    Is this better than my Maha LCD?

  • Steptoe on 15/08/2012 - 07:58

    This is probably better value than the BC1000 kit, as I found the batteries supplied were overstated capacity.

    http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/75843

    If you need the adapters for C and D cells, faster charging and a bag the the upgrade may be worthwhile. Sort of like optioning a new car. Bonnet protector anyone?

  • Steptoe on 15/08/2012 - 07:59

    Post button needs a debounce fix.

  • Horizon on 15/08/2012 - 09:45

    Just ordered one,

    Says delivery ETA is 15th October (2 months)

    WTF?

    • mskeggs on 15/08/2012 - 09:51

      Seems excessive for an 'In Stock' item. FWIW my order made yesterday had the 'shipped' email this morning.

      • Horizon on 15/08/2012 - 09:55

        Normally we get stuff from Amazon (US) in less than 14 days, with expedited deliveries in as little as 4 days.

    • [Deactivated] on 15/08/2012 - 10:53

      My order said 27 Aug - 7 Sep 2012.

      I think they're getting hammered, esp as the deal is also listed elsewhere including slickdeals.net

      • [Deactivated] on 28/08/2012 - 00:06

        Got mine today 27 August…looks kinda puny.

  • Op54 on 15/08/2012 - 09:59

    Thanks for the heads up on this one OP, just placed my order using Amazon currency convertor at $33.53 delivered. As it is such a long lead time before delivery (says it may be delivered anywhere from Oct 17th to Jan 7th 2013, I understand that paying with their currency convertor locks in today's exchange rate, if I elected to pay using my Commbank MasterCard in US $, the exchange rate is the one that is on the date they despatch.
    Have I got that right? From using mainly UK Amazon I pay in UK Pounds with anything that is available now, anything that is awaiting stock several weeks away I use their convertor and pay at my Dollar level on the day.
    I know the AU to US $ has been moving around a bit lately, but I think the rates at the moment are in our favour.

  • wakkawalla on 15/08/2012 - 10:07

    how do i pay with paypal? (i have enough PP USD credit)

    if not, is it disadvantageous to pay with commbank's debit mastercard? (I dont have a 28degrees)

    cheers

  • loneranger on 15/08/2012 - 10:59

    Hi,first time user on Amazon.com. Where do i click to find out postage and handling fees. Thanks in advance.

    • hewell on 15/08/2012 - 11:06

      go all the way to checkout just before finalizing the order

    • AMLagonda on 15/08/2012 - 11:08

      I only paid like $6 for postage.

  • AMLagonda on 15/08/2012 - 11:05

    I hope this is as good as a charger like this: http://www.amazon.com/IMax-Digital-battery-Balance-Charger/d…

    As thats what ive been using to charge anything.

  • yanman on 15/08/2012 - 11:06

    I notice the BC-1000 is still available for $USD57 shipped. According to CamelCamelCamel this is its lowest price also:

    http://camelcamelcamel.com/La-Crosse-Technology-Battery-BC10…

  • maxixix on 15/08/2012 - 11:06
    +1

    I am tossing between this and the 1000 that comes with batteries http://www.amazon.com/La-Crosse-Technology-Battery-BC1000/dp…

    • hewell on 15/08/2012 - 11:09

      That's a really good deal too.
      I guess depends on if you already have lots of eneloops (like me) or not.

    • AMLagonda on 15/08/2012 - 11:30

      o.O Bugger that seems better and has more charging power (not that I would use that fast charge power)

    • mskeggs on 15/08/2012 - 11:33

      I've moved to using LSD batteries for everything now. The Turnigy ones from hobbyking are about as good as eneloops and being able to rely on them not to go flat is worth the small premium over normal NiMH.

  • Seren on 15/08/2012 - 11:45

    Anyone getting "We're sorry. This item can't be shipped to your selected destination. You may either change the shipping address or delete the item from your order. " ? If yes, how did you get around it ?

    • mskeggs on 15/08/2012 - 11:48

      Are you buying the one supplied by Amazon? They also offer units supplied by 3rd parties which won't ship abroad.

      • mskeggs on 15/08/2012 - 11:52

        Yeah, sorry. Looks like Amazon are out of stock now. I've expired the deal.

  • aznsniper on 15/08/2012 - 11:49

    Seems like amazon ran out of stock and other stores are selling it

  • randomthought on 15/08/2012 - 12:00

    it shows up as $24.43 + $4.99 shipping for me but then says "This item can't be shipped to your selected destination" when I get to checkout.
    Ah ok, should have refreshed this page first, just saw the comments above.

  • AMLagonda on 15/08/2012 - 12:48
    +1

    Just use this deal then and you get batteries as well :D
    http://www.amazon.com/La-Crosse-Technology-Battery-BC1000/dp…

  • [Deactivated] on 15/08/2012 - 13:05

    With Amazon.com as seller it's now saying 2-5 months.
    Show's over brothers & sisters…

    Amazon ticks me off sometimes - having to dig down to see if the other sellers will ship to Oz, and even when they do it's often at ludicrous rates.

    • Duff5000 on 15/08/2012 - 13:18

      http://www.shipstoaustralia.com.au/ is handy for searching amazon for AU deliverable stuff.

      • [Deactivated] on 15/08/2012 - 13:24

        Ooh. Thanks.

    • BlueMM on 16/08/2012 - 23:59

      Or, sign up for "1-Click Checkout" and each product page shows you if it will ship to your address

  • yanman on 15/08/2012 - 13:40

    For those ordering the BC-1000 are you selecting any other good deals to combine it with? i.e. more batteries or cases etc?

    • Steptoe on 15/08/2012 - 21:18

      All included -> Case & Batteries.

    • Black Hole on 16/08/2012 - 00:38

      I have just ordered the BC1000 with a few books, and another headphone.

  • [Deactivated] on 16/08/2012 - 22:58

    I'm pretty sure this deal is back on:

    1. Amazon shown as seller.

    2. Price now USD 29.79 (up from USD 26.93), which is still a good deal.

    3. When i go through the order process it says: "Estimated delivery: Sept. 7, 2012 - Sept. 13, 2012". Though on the product home page it does say "Shipping this item to your default address may require an additional 2 to 3 weeks to process" - not sure if this is in addition to the timeline provided on order.

    4. Total price now incl delivery is: USD 36.78 (or at time of writing AUD 36.37).

    If you missed out, i'd still go for it…

    • cannedhams on 18/08/2012 - 12:51

      I can confirm the above. The units appear to now be in stock, just bought one for 36.60 USD including shipping from Amazon. That'll do me nicely.

    • jdr on 20/08/2012 - 00:37

      price is back to USD 26.69

  • jdr on 19/08/2012 - 22:20
    +2

    Geez, I spent the time to post this deal again (updated) because this one was expired due to no stock. The price was slightly different and I linked back to this deal for reference.

    Then my post is deleted as a dupe, this one magically gets a price change and is unexpired. The edit from the original post that mentions that stock is only available from a third party is no longer true and should be removed.

    Wish I didn't waste my time now, I'll know better next time :-)

    I think I'm going to go for the Maha/Powerex MH-C9000 which I've found for about $60 delivered.

  • Duff5000 on 20/08/2012 - 13:23

    Bought one and an Aeropress for about $65 delivered.

  • zzyss on 20/08/2012 - 22:01

    Just got this e-mail from Amazon:

    Hello,

    We have good news! We're able to get this part of your order to you faster than we originally promised:

    "La Crosse Technology BC-700 Alpha Power Battery Charger"
    Previous estimated arrival date: September 24, 2012 - September 26, 2012
    New estimated arrival date: August 28, 2012

    • aml276 on 21/08/2012 - 10:55

      Just purchased one as it still said "In Stock". After payment was told delivery is estimated at Nov 2 - Jan 20, 2013. When I refreshed the product page it now says delivery to my location can take an additional 2-5 months. Delivery address was in Brisbane so hopefully will get another e-mail shortly as zzyss did that delivery is now earlier than expected.

  • bluepanther on 21/08/2012 - 19:15

    Got my charger today!

  • demod on 21/08/2012 - 20:45

    :( ordered on the 14th!

    "Your shipmenti has been flagged for review of the contents prior to export 2012-08-16T20:19:25-05:00 Elizabeth NJ US"

    shipmenti :)?

    Duff5000: damn that was an awesome idea. Wish I thought of it. Aeropress is in my new wishlist

  • jdr on 22/08/2012 - 22:40

    I went a different way. I ordered the Maha/Powerex MH-C9000 (not from Amazon) for about the same shipped price as the La Crosse BC-1000 (from Amazon). I like the reviews of the Maha (for features and build quality). Got various eneloop sets that each come with battery boxes. That's me set for rechargeables for the forseeable future!

    • [Deactivated] on 02/09/2012 - 09:48

      Edit: found a better place to ask my question…

  • [Deactivated] on 28/08/2012 - 01:02

    Some useful info on the BC-700, including pdf of manual (though it is slightly different to the manual that came with mine):

    http://www.lacrossetechnology.com/bc700/

  • jdr on 29/08/2012 - 18:07

    Now that I've received the Maha/Powerex MH-C9000, I'm really glad I got this one. It seems well built and just watching it do its thing with the new batteries today (break-in mode) was great. I read that Maha makes great stuff and it looks true based on this item.

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