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Member Since | 26/08/2011 |
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Russ replied to
ozbargainer88 on ANA Return: SYD/PER to Tokyo from $889/$981, Sapporo fr $905, Osaka fr $970 & Fukuoka fr $902 (Fly Apr-Jun) @ flightfinderau

> option for daytime return flight are another bonus. Really? I find that a negative. Why pay to stay an extra night in a hotel? For…

Russ commented on Others Ways to Call 000?
> are there reliable alternatives to reaching 000 The most reliable way is to have a second SIM/eSIM with a different carrier, so even if…

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thestig on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

Correct. With NiMh batteries, the -dV/dT effect gets more difficult for the charger to detect if the charging takes too long. Because of…

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thestig on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

More info on the Lii-M4S: I've just been doing the "try charging a full battery" test to see how good the charger is at detecting full…

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fubarnator on nbn 25/10 $50.90/Month, Opticomm 25/10 $53.90/Month Ongoing ($0 Static IP on Request for NBN) @ IT'S FUBAR

> Would you mind raising a ticket via your client portal? Thanks, shall do.

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zubzub on nbn 25/10 $50.90/Month, Opticomm 25/10 $53.90/Month Ongoing ($0 Static IP on Request for NBN) @ IT'S FUBAR

Thanks, it appears I am already using Cloudflare. My Linux PC (the one mentioned above) says it's using 192.168.1.1 (my router) in…

Russ commented on nbn 25/10 $50.90/Month, Opticomm 25/10 $53.90/Month Ongoing ($0 Static IP on Request for NBN) @ IT'S FUBAR
I'm with them on Opticomm, and lately I've been noticing dropouts that last up to a minute. Like you click a link to go to a webpage, and…

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thestig on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

I've borrowed an Lii-M4S from a work colleague, and had a play with it. Some of my comments above were incorrect. You need an external…

Russ commented on Cheapest Data Only Sim for Light Home Usage
I know I'm late to this conversation, but I'm also searching for a low data plan that lasts more than a month. I think I've found one, a…

Russ commented on Switch & Stay 45 Days for KrisFlyer Miles: Electricity, Gas, Internet, Solar 3000 / Mobile 1500 @ Econnex (Excl NT, Ergon QLD)
According to [NerdWallet](https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/travel/singapore-krisflyer-mile-value), 3000 Krisflyer miles is worth 45USD,…

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thestig on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

> 21700 size? Is there a Liitokala one that would be suitable? A quick look on the internet shows the…

Russ replied to
jv on The Good Guys: 20% Cashback (Capped at $150 per Member, Exclusions Apply) @ TopCashback AU

While you're at it JV, might be time to retire your gramophone.

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didactw on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

I wouldn't trust the photo to be of the current packaging, this charger+batteries bundle has been around for many years. CameraPro have…

Russ replied to
ozilicious on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

> and the reason being copper prices Well, there were other influences as well, but copper price was the biggest one. Copper-iron…

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ozilicious on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

> it maybe only 120v That hasn't been the case for many years. It was true back in the days when plugpacks had actual copper-and-iron…

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ozilicious on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

> So to double check the Lii-500 Ali link you shared doesn't have an option in that listing to include a wall power source, only a car one?…

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ozilicious on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

> Wow, that taught me a lot I didn't know. Thank you so much. You're welcome! Glad to help! > the Lii-500 also do regular enloops (AA and…

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ozilicious on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

That's a tricky question. It appears to be the same charger with both options, the only difference (other than the packaging) seems to be…

Russ replied to
Lukin on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

From reading the specifications of the L4 pro, it looks like it is mostly equivalent in charging. The L4 pro can also charge one specific…

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ozilicious on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

The first one is from Amazon US, so the prices are in USD, making it rather expensive. And it has a US mains plug, so you'll need a good…

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JustSoYouKnow on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

That charger appears not to be sold any more, and I can't find technical specifications to compare.

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HaydosK on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

The IKEA batteries were unavailable for a long time, but have recently been seen in a few IKEA stores, see [this…

Russ replied to
bhavesh8sep on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

See my answer [below](https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/16936258/redir). And read the previous deals for this charger, many people have…

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JustSoYouKnow on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

> chargers are just as confusing! Well, there are basic chargers, full-featured chargers, and a lot of chargers that shouldn't really be…

Russ replied to
Kim88 on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

A couple of commenters have price-matched at TGG, if you have a TGG nearby. Use Click & Collect to avoid shipping entirely.

Russ replied to
amgbenz on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

It's easy to make that mistake, you have to look closely at the packaging to see the "1.5hrs" label.

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HaydosK on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

Excellent news! Did they match the charger's price, or price+shipping?

Russ replied to
bhavesh8sep on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

If a battery charger is sold by a company that makes batteries, it almost always is a dumb charger. Panasonic seems to be the only…

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HaydosK on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

> Just want to confirm are the batteries the same or is there something special about these ones No, not all NiMh batteries are the same,…

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HaydosK on Panasonic Eneloop Smart & Quick Charger with 4x AA Batteries $32 + $12.90 Delivery ($0 QLD C&C) @ CameraPro

Most NiMh chargers are "dumb" chargers, they charge your batteries for 10 hours or more, irrespective of how flat your batteries were. They…
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