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YES! I had one sent direct from Amazon http://www.amazon.com/La-Crosse-Technology-Battery-Charger/dp/B000RSOV50/ref=pd_sbs_hg_1 For the…

From the official US website Californian Residential electricity rates are now 15c/kWh; a little above the overall US average of 12c/kWh.…

Throwing caution to the wind, might I interrupt the laughter of our [Sydney shock-jock] moderator. Some information on the actual…

Arguably 2 or 4 battery cell Chargers are NOT considered Smart Chargers. Individual channel chargers allowing 1,2,3 or 4 batteries are…

As you are an energy insider (consultant/broker?) might I point out that a senior energy executive has said that only UP TO half a…

You appear to be a fellow Melbournite. I am on a flat rate, but at an average 2.5kWh/d (one kWh/d for each person & the fridge/freezer)…

Updating 'my' Sydney figures from 2000 to allow for inflation (~34%?), plus the 10% GST and the new Carbon Tax levy (~3c/kWh) gives…

There are certainly state differences. Going back to my 2000 figures (and needing to add ~1/3 for 12 years of 2 to 3% pa inflation) my…

Speaking from a Victorian perspective I have also noticed a dramatic increase in off-peak rates. I believe that our coal-fired generators…

"for the maximum life of a Li-Ion battery pack was to discharge it to 40% of capacity and keep it cool. I keep mine in a ziplock bag in the…

Would you trust a Nobel Laureate - Thinking, Fast & Slow - Ch 20 P212 "The ILLUSION of Stock-Picking Skill". NO [.01?] CORRELATION over…

3/4 Gold might be worth ~$400

APost catalogue has an android 2.3 phone at half-price $39.50 - TELSTRA Smart-Touch?

ddward From the viewpoint of older, failing eyes I would second the comment on screen importance. As a GadgetMan I bought both the original…

Macgyver I got conned by a cunning [advertorial?] review on Amazon into buying the prior XL100. A slippery little customer - I dropped…

Spend $4 on this flexible model…

From the identification code these appear to be the original 1,000 cycle version. A & B revisions increase cycles to 1,500 & 1,800; and…

I understood that a second revision of standard eneloops refer to 1800 cycles; and improved longevity? Perhaps check WikiP! From memory new…

A fellow WP advised the following charger…

Being on the one rate I haven't had occasion to use their "night-time ...(2nd tariff)" facility. However, in common with other units it…

One of the 6 I bought this year got the large screen scratched. Perhaps a screen protector & keeping the unit out extreme heat would help.

THANKS (I thought?? that a short additional delay [together with the existing 2 second? digital delay] up to 8s? would allow…

Without wishing to be anal retentive; [NORMAL] usage varies, but over several months for a MALE retiree averaged some 7 sheets a day. Would…

Does anyone know of one that allows delayed sound - eg to match the cricket TV display? Seem to recall hearing of one on the local VIC…

Quilton 3-ply dumps on airhead competition. WEIGHT COUNTS! Don't use sheets (eg tissue paper) per roll. I used the Woolies fruit & veg…

I have the MS6115 too. I have 4 comments to make:- 1) Check that it is not an earlier faulty unit that doesn't allow for the Power Factor.…

For simplicity and the largest viewable display I would put the Steplight (rebranded WattsClever?) first. Google Steplight and check out…

Both the Steplight & Aldi units have kWh ( ie cumulative) totals. The Aldi unit also breaks this down by [24hour] days or [30 day] months.…

YES - actually measures wattage to an insane 3 dp (2W on continuously costing less than $5 for a full year) - but one needs to watch the…