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La Crosse Technology BC-700 (AA & AAA) Battery Charger ~ $43 Delivered (Amazon.com)

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Or, in US dollars, 29.19 + 11.18 delivery.

Individual charge channels for precise control over charge for each battery.
3 charge rates per battery. Defaults to a relatively slow 200mAh if charge rate isn't changed by the user (grandma).

Recommended for battery geeks. Grandma can probably just leave the thing charging with no user input, but might be overkill. Anyway, all of you battery geeks know this model.

notes from a user (me)
Just something to keep in mind. Heavily-discharged batteries can show "null" on the display, making you think you can't charge them. This issue is solved by simply keeping the battery in there long enough and it will eventually put enough charge into it and charge it (null message will disappear). It will charge it at a relatively slow 200mAh (which it defaults to), unless you re-insert & change the charge rate after the battery gets some juice in it.

This is otherwise a good charger that gives you a fair bit of information about your batteries and does all the usual geek battery things: charge, discharge, display voltage, total charge put into the battery, display charge rate (and offer individual charge rate for each battery, etc).

current eneloop prices on amazon
$20.19 eneloop 8x AA
$11.99 eneloop 4x AA
$7.99 eneloop 4x AAA

(USD)
Nice to buy other stuff while you pick up your charger. World voltage-capable (all you need is a $1 travel adaptor to run the charger in Oz).

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  • Riczter on 06/11/2013 - 18:58
    +1

    Good Price on a great charger.

  • mskeggs on 06/11/2013 - 19:33
    +2

    Great charger, we'll worth it as an upgrade to the cheap ones available in most shops here.
    Remember Hobby King has good prices on LSD batteries similar to eneloops.

  • AzuAzu on 06/11/2013 - 19:49
    +3

    nkon has this charger at €19.80 + €5.80 shipping to Aust

    • askjeebs on 06/11/2013 - 19:56

      But their shipping methods are painfully slow (unless something's gone wrong with my specific order). I put in an order for this charger over a month ago and am still waiting on it to arrive, while tracking is stalled at 'Parcel sent to country of destination'.

      • AzuAzu on 06/11/2013 - 20:02

        I've had two orders with them, and they both arrived within a month.

        That was a few months ago though.

    • cheepwun on 06/11/2013 - 20:02

      AzuAzu,
      Thanks for the notice. 4xAA eneloop seem good value too. Have you dealt with them before? If so, how is their service? Anyone else dealt with NKON?

  • Diji1 on 06/11/2013 - 20:10

    What practical advantages does this have over a cheaper charger that only has an on/off switch?

    • cheepwun on 06/11/2013 - 20:26
      +8

      What practical advantages does this have over a cheaper charger that only has an on/off switch?

      • can charge batteries optimally for maximum longevity. Regular chargers often share 2 cells per channel and take readings of them as one unit, when in fact one battery could be (and often is) in a different state to the other one. This can result in overcharging or undercharging one or more cells, which can reduce their life expectancy and result in undercharged or overcharged cells
      • some chargers that can do one battery at a time charge at double the rate of the regular rate (ie. the rate with 2 or more batteries in there). This may be unsuitable for you and unhealthy for the battery (batt gets too hot charging)
      • charger allows seeing the battery voltage (test whether battery is flat or charged). Voltage of the battery is a good indicator of this. LCD shows it.
      • charger gives informational info such as elapsed time of charge and other info (charge rate, voltage, mode you're in, total charge injected into the cell, etc.).
      • is world-voltage capable (many others are, but not the super cheapies)
      • has 3 selectable charge rates. You're not stuck with just one non-configurable charge rate. Or 2 non-configurable charge rates if more than one battery is used in the charger. Each battery can be charging at different rates simulaneously if you like. AAA batteries can benefit from being charged at a slower charge rate than AA. Sometimes you might want to fast charge when you need batteries in a hurry too. You have the option.
      • discharges / refreshes cells
      • terminates charging when it should
      • doesn't require elaborate battery positioning routines like some chargers
      • can charge 1, 2, 3 or 4 cells at a time (some chargers just charge in pairs, so either 2 or 4)
      • Diji1 on 06/11/2013 - 21:05

        Thanks for the information - my cheap**** Arlec instructions say to avoid using 1 battery in either bay but rather use 2… presumably that's to avoid the double-rate issue.

        Still not really sure whether I need/want one though TBH, I only ever charge 2 batteries from the same devices so I'm probably avoiding the issue of batteries being unevenly charged and I've been using the same batteries for years.

        But good to know anyway.

        • cheepwun on 06/11/2013 - 21:24
          +1

          Yeah, you are probably safer using them in pairs rather than mixing batteries from different devices (and different vintages & different levels of discharge), as long as the charger is doing what it should.

          I remember ARLEC. They used to make some good Made In Japan Ni-Cd cells (I still have them somewhere…). And I remember they were basically the only rechargeable choice in Australia at one time (ages ago).

        • cannedhams on 07/11/2013 - 15:20

          Yeah, the old ni-cad batteries. Still we thought they were the ducks nuts at the time. They were pretty clapped out after 50 discharges or so though.

        • lplau on 27/11/2013 - 09:12

          Also the guy forgot to mention, there is different technologies which work out when a battery is full.

          The cheap chargers are usually dumb chargers, which they use a predetermined time to charge the battery. This often causes overcharging/undercharging and damaging the battery.

          Where as chargers like the above use Delta V or other more intelligent detection methods to work out when a battery is "truly" charged, and will stop after it reaches max capacity.

    • mjwills on 06/11/2013 - 20:34
      -7

      My suggestion for someone with a standard charger is to upgrade first to a Rezap - http://www.rezap.com.au/ . They are very easy to use, and have some of the features that you get with better chargers (like the BC-900 or the MAHA C9000). Plus they give you the ability to charge Alkaline (non-rechargeable) batteries, as well as 9V, C, D batteries etc (although, longer term, you should stick primarily with AA batteries and use converters - http://www.rezap.com.au/ ).

      Then your second charger should be something like the Maha C9000 or the BC-900. The key benefit of these are the extra modes that they provide. As an example, I recently had 12 batteries that the Rezap would refuse to charge (i.e. it thought they were dead). The C9000 managed to revive 8 of them, and now they are working fine again. They won't last forever, obviously.

      So why not just buy the BC-900 or the Maha C9000 first? Mainly since they are more complicated than the Rezap. The Rezap is much simpler (put in the battery, turn on the charger), and closer to what is likely your existing simple charger.

      I use my Rezap every fortnight (I have 60ish AA batteries), and the C9000 a couple of times a year.

      • [Deactivated] on 06/11/2013 - 20:51
        +1

        My suggestion for someone with a standard charger is to upgrade first to a Rezap…

        Yeah but they're $118.00 !

        For those looking at the BC-700, one of the better reviews is here.

        I've got one - works fine, though feels a little cheap.

        • mjwills on 06/11/2013 - 21:03

          Yes. $118 for the latest model, $80 for the previous model. Prices straight from their website.

        • Billygoat on 06/11/2013 - 22:04

          Old model rezap work with eneloops??????

        • mjwills on 07/11/2013 - 18:29

          Yes

        • mjwills on 07/11/2013 - 20:39

          (Duplicate)

      • [Deactivated] on 07/11/2013 - 18:40

        the rezap pro does 9v -tick
        recharges alkaline- interesting

        sorry I bought the BC 700 last time, turns out I have so many 'null' batteries.
        I had to give these 'null' batteries a 6v jump start just to use this silly charger.

  • KOBH on 06/11/2013 - 20:16

    4 x AAA Eneloop 750mAh for $5.50 Euro (AU$7.80). Perhaps not genuine Eneloop?

    http://ru.nkon.nl/sanyo-eneloop-aa-aaa-batteries/4-aaa-enelo…

    • cheepwun on 06/11/2013 - 20:29

      Remember these are AAA cells, not AA. They are cheaper (and hold about half the capacity). $7.99 USD is very similar at amazon. (1 AUD = 0.95 USD)

      • KOBH on 06/11/2013 - 20:39
        -6

        I am pretty sure it's fake because DickSmith is selling them for 3 times as much.

        $24.98

        http://www.dicksmith.com.au/batteries/eneloop-rechargeable-n…

        • Dlite on 06/11/2013 - 20:44
          +3

          lolz… sorry PW by that logic half the electronics in retail stores must be fake because of the massive differences in price from overseas.

        • cheepwun on 06/11/2013 - 20:45
          +2

          I am pretty it's fake because DickSmith is selling them for 3 times as much.

          All I can say to that is Welcome To Australia.
          Dick normally sells their batteries at twice the price (or more…) of overseas vendors and only really becomes competitive when they have sales.

          Amazon doesn't deal in fake eneloops (if you buy from Amazon itself and not a third-party vendor…). NKON probably doesn't either (no experience with them though). 4xAAA have been priced like this for years in overseas markets.

          I'm always amazed at the amount of people I see still using disposables. The high local prices for rechargeables no doubt contribute to it.

        • KOBH on 06/11/2013 - 22:41

          You brought those batteries from them before?

        • KOBH on 06/11/2013 - 22:46
          -5

          sorry PW by that logic half the electronics in retail stores must be fake because of the massive differences in price from overseas.

          Dude, this isn't half price, it's in fact 1/3 of retail price!

        • [Deactivated] on 07/11/2013 - 12:15
          +1

          Dick does Australia's wallets.

  • daveg1980 on 06/11/2013 - 21:28

    I will need an aus power adapter with this right?

    • cartman on 06/11/2013 - 21:43

      No, a travel adapter is fine with this. Cheap ones found on ebay or go to DS or BigW to pay $10 for 2.

    • cheepwun on 06/11/2013 - 21:48

      I will need an aus power adapter with this right?

      Search ebay for:
      US to AU adapter

      Sort by lowest price + postage. Buy It Now. Should start at $1 delivered.

      Or simply grab something like this:
      http://dx.com/p/3-pin-au-us-uk-eu-to-au-travel-power-plug-ad…
      (or similar item from your favourite China shop)

      Charger will handle the voltage issue. All you need is a simple adapter for it like that. These things normally arrive from China in 10-14 days (similar to Amazon's standard shipping). They're handy (but should only be used with devices that are world-voltage capable).

      • haz on 07/11/2013 - 11:40

        The ones you listed does not have the insulated pins, therefore does not meet Australian standard.http://www.accesscomms.com.au/reference/insulated-pins.htm

        • cheepwun on 07/11/2013 - 13:35
          +1

          The ones you listed does not have the insulated pins…

          Good point. If I think of my collection of travel adapters, I can't say I remember even one of them having insulated pins. I suppose there would be insurance implications for those concerned about this?

          I still remember the dark old days when insulated pins weren't required. I survived those dark days…

      • daveg1980 on 07/11/2013 - 17:44

        Cheers mate!

    • Hahuh on 07/11/2013 - 01:02
      +4

      bend the prongs on the charger

      • Forfiet on 07/11/2013 - 01:07

        While this may be true, I always cringe when I hear people say this…..

      • NigelTufnel on 07/11/2013 - 10:16
        +1

        I did this with my first one and they broke before i got them to the right angle… so bend at your own risk because it's not easy to find a replacement 3V 2.8A replacement…

        • cannedhams on 07/11/2013 - 15:22

          I bent mine as well. There is not much give in the plastic base where the two prongs come out. I had to settle with bending the tips far enough that they would go into the power point but I can't insert the prongs all the way to the hilt.

          PS: yeah I know thats what she said.

  • ezarc on 06/11/2013 - 21:54
    +2

    I would say if you are going to spend this much on a charger you might as well spend a little more and get the MAHA C9000 to get a better charger overall. The C9000 has more options and the screen is backlit.

    There isn't anything wrong with this charger but if you were paying for a good charger I would buy the C9000, if money was a issue I would buy a good quality smart charger for $15 without the bells and whistles.

    • grab_ur_freebies on 06/11/2013 - 22:18

      good quality smart charger for $15

      Any suggestions?

    • galapogos01 on 07/11/2013 - 08:20

      Where's the best place to buy a C9000? I've had a C204 for years and it's probably about time I got one…

      • ezarc on 07/11/2013 - 13:36
        +1

        http://ru.nkon.nl/catalogsearch/result/?q=c9000

        The C9000 and Memorex Pro1 are the same charger.

        €36.45 shipped for the Pro1
        About AU$51 with googles exchange rate

        I bought mine from Aus about 2 years ago, it was close to $100 shipped.

    • [Deactivated] on 07/11/2013 - 12:18
      +2

      There isn't anything wrong with this charger

      Well actually, if you read the Amazon reviews (which I only did AFTER purchasing this charger based on ozbargain positives), you'll find several people saying its power supply had a meltdown, taking the charger with it. Had I known this I would have purchase the C9000 instead.

      • ezarc on 07/11/2013 - 14:08

        I had read that too a long time ago but I'm not sure if the problem had been corrected since then and didn't want to alarm anyone.

        Is it possible to cancel before its shipped?

        • [Deactivated] on 08/11/2013 - 08:35

          Have been using mine for a few months now. It's been ok so far. But I'm pretty sure you can cancel - I think it even mentioned it in the email you receive after ordering. Just get in quick before they ship, if you want to cancel. Sometimes they ship so fast you don't get time to cancel.

    • GuniGuGu on 21/11/2013 - 21:21

      I'm tempted to pull the trigger on this bad boy… The thing i stocked up on a bunch of cheap Aldi AA - 2000mAH batteries. Is there much point pairing this charger with those batteries? Or should I get a set of eneloop batteries too? I presently charge a set of 4 in a cheap $20 duracel charger I got at safeway like every other week or so..

      • cheepwun on 23/11/2013 - 16:53

        The thing i stocked up on a bunch of cheap Aldi AA - 2000mAH batteries. Is there much point pairing this charger with those batteries?

        Yes. A charger like this will be useful to prolong their life and get the most out of them.

  • FOX on 06/11/2013 - 22:27

    Apart from the fact that you also get some batteries when buying BC-1000, can anyone suggests some practical differences between La Crosse Technology BC-700 and BC-1000? Much appreciated.

    • resubaehtgnolhcs on 07/11/2013 - 00:04

      .

    • sickburn on 07/11/2013 - 08:15
      +1

      I believe the only significant difference is that the BC-1000 has user selectable charge rates between 200-1800mA, while the BC-700 only gives you 200, 500, or 700mA.

      • FOX on 07/11/2013 - 11:25

        Cheers buddy~

      • lplau on 27/11/2013 - 09:18

        lol, i would never charge my Eneloops at 1800mA…. That would overheat it way too much. Max i'd go is around 800-900mA, thats if I'm really desperate for some charged batteries.

        Most of the time i charge them at 500ma for AA, and 200ma for AAA.

    • jabsy on 27/11/2013 - 14:00

      Apart from the faster charge times on the BC-1000, I dont think that the batteries that come with it are low self discharge so you'd be better of putting the difference towards some eneloops. Altho the C and D adapters seem pretty cool…

  • NigelTufnel on 06/11/2013 - 22:37
    +1

    Heh. I just ordered this the other day. Good to know it was a good deal. I want sure.

  • schwinn on 06/11/2013 - 23:24

    Great Charger. I own about 32 AA eneloops and this makes sure I get the best out of their lifetimes!

  • montemaj on 07/11/2013 - 08:32

    Can this charge 3.7V 1200MAH 14500 Lithium Batteries which is now gaining popularity for use in CREE flashlights ?

    • schwinn on 07/11/2013 - 09:40
      +1

      No, only AA or AAA.

  • ProjectZero on 07/11/2013 - 09:03
    +1

    Cheers mate, got one… my old volta one didnt showany info and its probably dying too lol.

  • vipulrm on 07/11/2013 - 09:41
    +1

    As AzuAzu pointed out, this charger is available at NKON at around AUD 8 cheaper than Amazon (as converted by Google). So why is this deal getting so many pluses? I am obviously missing something. Can someone be kind enough to enlighten me?

    • ProjectZero on 07/11/2013 - 12:44

      For me, i went for this because it sounds like i'd have to wait a while before nkon can get it to me… extra $8 for a faster delivery is worth it IMO

      • ProjectZero on 08/11/2013 - 09:17

        still don't understand why i got neg'd for saying why i bought this…

    • [Deactivated] on 08/11/2013 - 08:39

      Combined shipping could be one reason? There's lots of stuff on Amazon you can't buy here. (Being the cheapskate I am, I recently bought a tortilla press, baked taco rack, taco holders… to make our own tacos of course, but also flatbread for cents.)

  • berko_max on 07/11/2013 - 10:16

    How does it compare to one of those Eneloop Power packs? Same price on Amazon?

    • cheepwun on 07/11/2013 - 13:12

      How does it compare to one of those Eneloop Power packs?

      The eneloop charger they bundle in the Power Packs are fine for those just starting out on a budget.

      The eneloop Power Pack I have (from a few years back) is bundled with a charger that chargers in pairs (can't charge just one battery). I'm pretty sure they still bundle similar chargers in the newer Power Packs but don't quote me on that.

      More advanced chargers like this one here should be better at preserving the life of your cells since each cell gets its own (individual) attention (and has more features besides that). Eneloop Power Packs are OK value if you can make use of all the stuff they bundle. Otherwise, it might be worth getting the eneloop charger & only the batteries you need (separate & for less cost). The eneloop charger is quite cheap and you can get it bundled with just 4xAA for a few bucks more than the cells.

  • NFS on 07/11/2013 - 11:13
    +1

    Ordered! Thanks OP!

  • KOBH on 07/11/2013 - 13:07

    The Eneloop 4x AAA from Amazon aren't really $7.99. Adding the shipping cost is $9.98 and comes down to the total of US$17.97 (A$19.00).

    • cheepwun on 07/11/2013 - 13:21

      The Eneloop 4x AAA from Amazon aren't really $7.99. Adding the shipping cost is $9.98 and comes down to the total of US$17.97 (A$19.00).

      Yes, if all you buy are 4xAA eneloop batteries.
      First item always costs you. They have to send it around the world.

      It's more economical when you buy other things, like bundling the batteries with the charger. Each additional item of similar size and weight is normally added for a few bucks more.

      It's no different to many other products amazon sell; first item always costs comparatively more than other similar items that are added. Though some items can have crazy postage, so keep an eye on the cart.

      • KOBH on 07/11/2013 - 13:57

        You're right. It's a lot cheaper bundle with other items.

        How long it takes to ship to Melbourne?

        • cheepwun on 07/11/2013 - 15:11

          How long it takes to ship to Melbourne?

          Normally I get my stuff in 10-12 days. But it can vary.

  • currentlyoffline on 07/11/2013 - 13:54
    +1

    Ordered !
    Thanks OP

  • berko_max on 26/11/2013 - 10:59

    any difference between this product and the amazon UK one, "AccuCell BC-700 / 9 in 1 intelligent Battery Charger". I'll be in the UK in a few weeks so can order and pick it up there. Seems the same?

  • jabsy on 27/11/2013 - 13:57

    Thanks, just ordered one with a 4 pack of AAA eneloops.

    Strangely enough I placed the same order this time last year but for the BC-1000) and it was rejected at the outgoing freight company and returned to Amazon. No explanation… I guess it was for the extra batteries? Hopefully that doesn't stop this order.

  • GreatWhiteHunter on 29/11/2013 - 10:58

    Guys

    I am looking to get a new charger.

    I have a MAHA C9000 which works fine, but I want the ability to charge more batteries simultaneously - at least 8 if not 12 or 16.

    Budget to $200.

    Any suggestions?

    • cheepwun on 06/12/2013 - 23:16

      … I want the ability to charge more batteries simultaneously - at least 8 if not 12 or 16.

      Every time I've asked myself the same thing, I have decided that buying more than one charger is the best solution.

  • cheepwun on 09/12/2013 - 01:34

    Reduced to:
    USD 28.23 (product) + 11.18 (delivery) as I write this.
    Reduced by about a dollar since first posting the deal.

    ;)

  • Moi on 10/12/2013 - 22:42
    +1

    Thanks OP…ordered one last week along with some AA and AAA Eneloops.

    Just waiting on delivery :)

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