Half price on Eneloop USB Charger with 2 x AA NIMH Batteries - this seems to be a decent deal since I couldn't find any offer cheaper via staticice (search result: http://staticice.com.au/cgi-bin/search.cgi?q=Eneloop+USB+cha…). Also, comes with FREE DELIVERY.
I am after a charger for home use and not for travel and saw this today on DSE site, wondering whether this is better or the Eveready value charger $15 at Officeworks is better.
http://www.officeworks.com.au/retail/products/Technology/Pow…
Also it said online only wondering whether can get it the same price in store.
The Eneloop batteries themselves will be far superior, i'd go for them.
The eneloops, hands down.
The eveready are ordinary rechargeables. The eneloops are Low Self Discharge rechargables.
Superforever>> " wondering whether this is better "
Do not even consider any other rechargeable.
Been using eneloops in my camera for over 6 months now and still have not had to recharge them.
They are the ONLY rechargeable battery!
JumbleJumble still have the 4 x AA Eneloop 1000 Cycle (same batteries) for $18.90 delivered going:
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/48103
But if you need a USB charger, then the DSE deal is decent.
Never heard of Eneloop, so it is from Sanyo. Is it really good?
Yes
arguably the best.
For what it's worth, Apple sells these batteries (rebranded) along with their chargers.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/12/apples-rechargeable-aa-ba…
http://store.apple.com/au/product/MC500X/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY
whats the capicity of the battries? also any clue if they are the 1000 or 1500 charges?
According to the packaging at the link, 1000
Eneloop AA batteries are 2000mAh, both old and new varieties. I'd take these, though, over a typical 2400mAh AA rechargable. The Eneloops keep their charge and capacity for longer, while the regular rechargeables lose capacity after only 4 or 5 charges.
Thanks, wondering if I can go to DSE and ask for price match the 4 x AA Eneloop one.
Read some review seems very good.
http://www.stefanv.com/electronics/sanyo_eneloop.html
BTW, can I still use the charger for normal rechargeable battery?
Also with the USB charger can I use the wall charger from my iPad so that I can plug it into the wall power point?
Like this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Electronics-photography/iPod-MP3-ac…
The charger should work for any NiMH batteries, yes.
That's an interesting question, check the charger's input current and see if the charger supports 1000mAh over 500mAh (typical computer output).
Eneloop chargers aren't the best.
Get the cells and a better charger
Can I put Eneloops in a standard NiMH charger?
Yes
Been at this price for ages.
Does that not make it a bargain?
agree, normal price, but 45306 wasn't free postage, so not quite a dupe.
LOL! I had actually posted it a second time since then, as it went back to $25, then back to $12.50:
http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/47565
I also saw it online at DSE this morning, but thought posting it 3 times was a bit much :D
I'm getting some JSP error, even after using a different browser.
I am getting an "Internal Server Error"…
I'm getting some JSP error, even after using a different browser.
DUPE, please delete
DSE site seems to be down for maintenance for the last hour (2pm-3pm) AEST with no message. Now getting a "We are currently undertaking maintenance on the Dick Smith website to improve your shopping experience. Please try visiting dicksmith.com.au again later."
Just got one from DSE online. Nice travel mate.
However, I think Dick Smith Web site is experiencing hiccups, probably someone pour coke or coffee into the server lol
Do they price match online store like JumbleJumble? I want to get the 4 x batteries one.
The 4x battery one is out of stock at DSE, might as well order it from JJ.
For anyone wanting to know…
We have used Sanyo Eneloop AA's in our 2 cameras (2x aa in each)for the past 6 months and still have NOT charged them and they are still very active. Amazing batteries!
We find the cameras react more livelier with Eneloops as well.
From memory I think they say that they hold 80% of their charge for up to 12 months.
Other rechargeables are lucky to last 2 weeks.
I would not bother using any other rechargeable regardless of price.
NOTE…
This is the USB type charger. <<<
Better to get the 240v one IMO.
I got both types, as it's nice not to have to carry an extra brick when travelling with the laptop or when you already might have a USB-based phone charger.
Also if anyone is thinking of the 240V, be aware that there is a standard/slow version and a fast charge version. Cheers!
Is the charge time of the USB charger slower than the 240V?
What rate does the USB charger charge at? Will it charge the batteries (I assume these are 2000mah) in roughly 5 hours? Does it turn off the charging automatically? Or is it just a dumb C/10 charger that takes 10-15 hours.
Edit: Is this relevant? http://www.digitalcamerawarehouse.com.au/prod5387.htm
According to http://www.stefanv.com/electronics/sanyo_usb_charger.html two cells will take 4.5h to charge.
From specs on DSE website:
Battery Charge Time AA: 1pc - 140 minutes, 2pc - 280 minutes. AAA: 1pc - 60 minutes, 2pc - 120 minutes
Funny that this USB charger is much quicker than the mains charger that I got from Jungle Jumble last week, that takes 16hrs!
Good review for the charger here:
http://www.stefanv.com/electronics/sanyo_usb_charger.html
I ordered one based on that, plus the LSD batteries are good.
am a big fan of eneloop batteries, ordered one for the charger.