Comments on: Energizer Rechargeable Compact Charger Review http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/16/energizer_rechargeable_compact_charger_review/ Gadget reviews and news by Julie Strietelmeier and friends since 1997 Sun, 08 Nov 2009 06:27:19 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Callum Bowsie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/16/energizer_rechargeable_compact_charger_review/comment-page-1/#comment-30958 Callum Bowsie Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:41:40 +0000 #comment-30958 I throught this was a great product but was really sad when I found out it wouldn't fix in my socket (UK). I throught this was a great product but was really sad when I found out it wouldn’t fix in my socket (UK).

]]> By: Leo Wiggins http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/16/energizer_rechargeable_compact_charger_review/comment-page-1/#comment-25401 Leo Wiggins Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:36:59 +0000 #comment-25401 <p>Julie,</p> <p>I too have this but it's mainly for portability purposes. My standard charger is an older Maha charger that I got years ago. The newer Maha's would serve well anyone needing a quality charger.</p> Julie,

I too have this but it’s mainly for portability purposes. My standard charger is an older Maha charger that I got years ago. The newer Maha’s would serve well anyone needing a quality charger.

]]> By: Tony Chang http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/16/energizer_rechargeable_compact_charger_review/comment-page-1/#comment-25400 Tony Chang Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:17:42 +0000 #comment-25400 <p>Prices for Eneloop are somewhat comparable to other rechargeable NiMH, at least they are now. For a while, they weren't readily available in the states and you had to find a seller on eBay or some other small distributor/importer.</p> <p>You can get a 4-pack of Eneloop 2000 MAh AA's for around $10-$12, AAA's about the same and a 4-pack with a charger for less than $20.</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_e?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=eneloop&x=0&y=0">Amazon</a></p> <p><a href="http://thomasdistributing.com/shop/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=eneloop&osCsid=1blei022v1euiti5hm53re5ba5&x=0&y=0">Thomas Distributing</a></p> <p>The nifty thing they offer is C and D size sleeves that fit over the AA batteries when you need that rechargeable juice in a pinch, or want to reduce battery weight. Granted, you'll lose some run time with a smaller volume battery, but it's a neat little trick.</p> <p><em>[Edited at November 17, 2008 10:37:29 AM.]</em></p> Prices for Eneloop are somewhat comparable to other rechargeable NiMH, at least they are now. For a while, they weren’t readily available in the states and you had to find a seller on eBay or some other small distributor/importer.

You can get a 4-pack of Eneloop 2000 MAh AA’s for around $10-$12, AAA’s about the same and a 4-pack with a charger for less than $20.

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Thomas Distributing

The nifty thing they offer is C and D size sleeves that fit over the AA batteries when you need that rechargeable juice in a pinch, or want to reduce battery weight. Granted, you’ll lose some run time with a smaller volume battery, but it’s a neat little trick.

[Edited at November 17, 2008 10:37:29 AM.]

]]> By: ROBERT WOODALL http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/16/energizer_rechargeable_compact_charger_review/comment-page-1/#comment-25399 ROBERT WOODALL Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:51:05 +0000 #comment-25399 <p>I use the Energizer 15 minute charger and this device is wonderful for me! The included batteries (2200s) charge in about 15 - 20 minutes. I haven't noticed a diminished usage in charge time versus my original 8 hour charger. Plus, this charger is compact. The only drawback is the power supply is not built-in but obtained through a transformer with a long cord. The transformer plugs into the outlet but it is almost as big the compact charger. It makes for a lot of relative weight and size when traveling. Otherwise, I love it!</p> I use the Energizer 15 minute charger and this device is wonderful for me! The included batteries (2200s) charge in about 15 – 20 minutes. I haven’t noticed a diminished usage in charge time versus my original 8 hour charger. Plus, this charger is compact. The only drawback is the power supply is not built-in but obtained through a transformer with a long cord. The transformer plugs into the outlet but it is almost as big the compact charger. It makes for a lot of relative weight and size when traveling. Otherwise, I love it!

]]> By: PetersReviews http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/16/energizer_rechargeable_compact_charger_review/comment-page-1/#comment-25398 PetersReviews Mon, 17 Nov 2008 04:09:13 +0000 #comment-25398 <p>The Eneloops are probably the best rechargeable batteries out there! For chargers, the La Crosse Technology BC-900 AlphaPower is probably the best. I wrote a quickie review here - http://www.petersreviews.com/index.php?/archives/4130-Gadget-Review-The-La-Crosse-Technology-BC-900-AlphaPower-Battery-Charger.html I'm currently obsessing over my whole crop of AA rechargeable batteries, marking them and keeping track of which ones are the best and which ones are near the end of their lifespan.</p> The Eneloops are probably the best rechargeable batteries out there! For chargers, the La Crosse Technology BC-900 AlphaPower is probably the best. I wrote a quickie review here – http://www.petersreviews.com/index.php?/archives/4130-Gadget-Review-The-La-Crosse-Technology-BC-900-AlphaPower-Battery-Charger.html
I’m currently obsessing over my whole crop of AA rechargeable batteries, marking them and keeping track of which ones are the best and which ones are near the end of their lifespan.

]]> By: Julie http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/16/energizer_rechargeable_compact_charger_review/comment-page-1/#comment-25397 Julie Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:11:40 +0000 #comment-25397 <p>Tony:</p> <p>I've never heard of Eneloops. Wacky name ;o) I just watched the video on the eneloop website. They sure sound cool. What's the price though?</p> Tony:

I’ve never heard of Eneloops. Wacky name ;o) I just watched the video on the eneloop website. They sure sound cool. What’s the price though?

]]> By: Tony Chang http://the-gadgeteer.com/2008/11/16/energizer_rechargeable_compact_charger_review/comment-page-1/#comment-25396 Tony Chang Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:47:13 +0000 #comment-25396 <p>Looks like a great design for "conventional" NiMH rechargeable batteries, but I've been hooked by the outstanding charge-keeping trait of Sanyo Eneloops. The Eneloop's charger is about half again bigger than this new Energizer -- closed up anyway -- but I'll take Sanyo's shelf-stable readiness over garden variety higher capacity NiMH batteries any day.</p> Looks like a great design for “conventional” NiMH rechargeable batteries, but I’ve been hooked by the outstanding charge-keeping trait of Sanyo Eneloops. The Eneloop’s charger is about half again bigger than this new Energizer — closed up anyway — but I’ll take Sanyo’s shelf-stable readiness over garden variety higher capacity NiMH batteries any day.

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