TheSourceCC.Com: Ni-MH/Ni-CD Charger with 4 AA & 2 AAA Batteries

[rsarwar]

NEXXTECH™ DIGITAL CAMERA NI-MH/NI-CD BATTERY CHARGER WITH 4 AA & 2 AAA BATTERIES

http://www.thesourcecc.com/images/Online/23/2300433l.jpg
Link: http://www.thesourcecc.com/estore/circuitbreaker.aspx?language=en-CA

Regular Price: $49.99
You Save: $23.99
You Pay: $26.00

Sale ends January 17, 2007

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Always be ready to take great digital photographs with a stock of fully charged batteries. The NexxTech™ Digital Camera Ni-Cd/Ni-MH Battery Charger Value Pack charges 2 or 4 ""AA" or AAA" cells by simply plugging into a wall outlet. It even includes 4 "AA" 2500 mAH Ni-MH batteries and 2 "AAA" 750 mAH Ni-MH batteries so you have everything you need!

[willy]

For the similar CB price range, I would wait for this instead ... http://www.thesourcecc.com/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Battery+Chargers&product=2318393

http://www.thesourcecc.com/images/Online/23/2318393l.jpg

[orangeteam]

Walmart had charger, 12AAs and 4 AAAs for around $20-22 at Xmas.
Canadian Brand

[shopper_of_things]

For the similar CB price range, I would wait for this instead ... http://www.thesourcecc.com/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Battery+Chargers&product=2318393



What do you mean by: "For the similar CB price range"?

[ibear]

What do you mean by: "For the similar CB price range"?

i guess he meant "BC"? (Battery Charger).

i also suggest wait for the panasonic charger on sale. they are on sale very often recently

[Kweli]

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0926INGFS10059598&catid=22206#

Get the energizer one for the same price

It keeps going........

[Mikeneko]

What do you mean by: "For the similar CB price range"?

I think he referred to "Circuit Breaker" in this case.

That panasonic charger + battery set has been reduced to 20 or 30ish several times in previous Circuit Breaker

[slomo]

The Panasonic (http://www.thesourcecc.com/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Battery+Chargers&product=2318393) bundle that was on circuit breaker deal several days ago was only $28 ($2 more) but it can charge 4 AA's at the same time. It also has separate charging circuit for each battery so that you can charge single or 3 AA's instead of 2 or 4 AA's. It also comes with 2 C's and D's cell adapters.

[ruthless29]

i think factorydirect has it for pretty cheap as well. i think i saw it for 19.99 yesterday

[setell]

The Panasonic one went as low as $23 for the combo set for one of the circuit breaker deals.

[cruzer24]

For the similar CB price range, I would wait for this instead ... http://www.thesourcecc.com/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Battery+Chargers&product=2318393

http://www.thesourcecc.com/images/Online/23/2318393l.jpg


I agree, I bought these when they were the "circuit breaker" and I couldn't be happier. Very good quality.

[Focus]

FYI, I have this charger and it take forever to charge.

[ruthless29]

are the factory direct ones not good enough? Please let me know so that i can buy the ones recommended by OP

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=RA0013

I guess the drawback is that only 2 AAs are provided.

[rsarwar]

are the factory direct ones not good enough? Please let me know so that i can buy the ones recommended by OP

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=RA0013

I guess the drawback is that only 2 AAs are provided.
I bought the Factory Direct 15min charger and have charged the batteries once .. they are still going after 200 pics, a video and tonnes of picture reviews. I bought two of the 15 mins chargers so that I can have 4 AA's, still cheaper then what selling outside IMO. They were selling for $18 at the time. They are RC-3 Nimh but very good, regular NIMH batteries charge over night.

[xb0xb0y]

FactoryDirect had brand new Rayovac 15min chargers on sale back in Dec for under $20. I didn't have a chance to go get it so I missed out on the deal.

:arrowu: oppsss … someone just beat me to the post! LOL :D

[ruthless29]

I bought the Factory Direct 15min charger and have charged the batteries once .. they are still going after 200 pics, a video and tonnes of picture reviews. I bought two of the 15 mins chargers so that I can have 4 AA's, still cheaper then what selling outside IMO. They were selling for $18 at the time. They are RC-3 Nimh but very good, regular NIMH batteries charge over night.

are you kidding me? wow! you can charge batteries in 15 minutes?!! do these ones do it? So one would have to buy 2 of these to get 4AAs right? I need it for my Canon S3 IS camera (4 AA Batteries)

EDIT: Oh you meant this one:
http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=RA1500

[441SQN]

are you kidding me? wow! you can charge batteries in 15 minutes?!! do these ones do it? So one would have to buy 2 of these to get 4AAs right? I need it for my Canon S3 IS camera (4 AA Batteries)

Bought a cheap charger and 4 aa nimh batteries at xs cargo for $9.99, they even had a similar set, different brand for $7.99. My brand was called Monster(not sure if it is simial to Monster cable brand)? Works great

[ruthless29]

this is the closest thing i could find. 2 hour charge time though

http://www.xscargo.com/product.php?dept=Electronics%20Accessor&cat=Batteries&index=6&item=RASPCF

[mahjongmaniac]

For the similar CB price range, I would wait for this instead ... http://www.thesourcecc.com/estore/Product.aspx?language=en-CA&catalog=Online&category=Battery+Chargers&product=2318393

http://www.thesourcecc.com/images/Online/23/2318393l.jpg

agreed.

BTW, spking of which, i don't think they've had that as a CB-deal for <$23 yet...

repetitive CB-deals for this is only increasing it seems... :|

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The Panasonic one went as low as $23 for the combo set for one of the circuit breaker deals.

yeah i'm glad i got mine back then :D

[kitbor]

I got 8xAA of NI-MH 2000mAh form Officedepot for 16.99 yesterday. I already have a changer.

[rsarwar]

Oh you meant this one:
http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=RA1500
Yes this is the one .. sorry should have mentioned that it was not the one you posted. Regardless I have a Canon A640 and these batteries (Rayovac 15 min) are simply amazing so far :D

[ruthless29]

Yes this is the one .. sorry should have mentioned that it was not the one you posted. Regardless I have a Canon A640 and these batteries (Rayovac 15 min) are simply amazing so far :D

where would one get these for a good price? wouldn't you all agree its way better to get a 15 min charger? :-0

[rsarwar]

where would one get these for a good price? wouldn't you all agree its way better to get a 15 min charger? :-0
Hmmm .. keep your eyes peeled out as FD has put this on sale a couple of times before. I was searching though for a month but never found anything cheaper than $50.

..and totally agree with you .. 15mins is the way to go when u have a digital camera :)

[ibear]

where would one get these for a good price? wouldn't you all agree its way better to get a 15 min charger? :-0

i personally don't like these 15 min chargers. they are noisy (comes with fan), easy to overheat (i guess) and not all batteries compatible.

[XXmonetXX]

Just to let you guys know that I've seen a Targus 2-hr charger incl. car adapter and 4 AA and 4AAA at Wal mart for $19.98 or $19.99

[BB09]

Bought a cheap charger and 4 aa nimh batteries at xs cargo for $9.99, they even had a similar set, different brand for $7.99. My brand was called Monster(not sure if it is simial to Monster cable brand)? Works great

May I ask which one and what capacity (ie 2500mAh)? http://www.monstercable.com/powercell/lineNiMH.asp

How long it the recharge time?

[bladrnr]

these look like a decent deal as well


http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1487814&CatId=1544

[slomo]

I am more interested in the new NiMH battery type like the Sanyo Eneloop or Panasonic R2/Infinium. It is claimed to have such a low discharge rate so that in 2 months it still retains most of its charge. Instead of charging the batteries just before using, you can have standby batteries in the device all the time. Now devices with AA/AAA batteries behave just like devices with Lithium Ion ones.

[Loomy]

There is such little difference between NiMH chargers that they are all the same to us consumers. One charger might charge the battery more but shorten its life, while another might charge it less but extend its life. By pretty much insignificant amounts.

So get the cheapest charger you can get, I say!

I bought a 4xAA Radio Shack charger at XSCargo for $10.

[emmzee]

Just don't buy "Pure Energy" batteries/charger. Those things are crap.

[taile]

these look like a decent deal as well


http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1487814&CatId=1544

I think this is a better deal maybe?
Panasonic AA is 2300mAh *4
Panasonic AAA is 780mAh *2

Ultra AA is 2500mAh *4
Ultra AAA is 850mAh *6
Total price is $25!

[GMMTC]

I also have the Rayovac 15 minute charger (http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=RA1500)

I've had it for 2-3 years and it works awsome. I mainly use mine for cameras and xmods but hook it up to a inverter in a car and it works awsome for trips too. I can take about 500 pictures and some videos on my fuji camera before they die.

[henryh]

they are noisy (comes with fan),
It's such a small fan, you can barely hear it. Computer fans are louder. Besides, it's only for 15 minutes.


easy to overheat (i guess)
No it doesn't. That's what the fan is for.


and not all batteries compatible.
You can charge any NiMH batteries in the charger. But only the 15 minute ones will charge in 15 minutes.

[ruthless29]

I think this is a better deal maybe?
Panasonic AA is 2300mAh *4
Panasonic AAA is 780mAh *2

Ultra AA is 2500mAh *4
Ultra AAA is 850mAh *6
Total price is $25!


the ultras say that its ulta fast but dont specify the time they take to charge.

[taile]

the ultras say that its ulta fast but dont specify the time they take to charge.
Here:http://www.tigerdirect.ca/applications/searchtools/item-Details.asp?EdpNo=1168672&sku=ULT31792
Charge Time: 3 Hours
(5 Hours for high capacity 2500 mAh batteries)

[YVRite]

Does it actually read "13 Hour Charger" in the picture? Could that be correct? If it does, that is a VERY long time.

[VLeung]

I also have the Rayovac 15 minute charger (http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=RA1500)

I've had it for 2-3 years and it works awsome. I mainly use mine for cameras and xmods but hook it up to a inverter in a car and it works awsome for trips too. I can take about 500 pictures and some videos on my fuji camera before they die.

Agreed. 15 min. chargers are better than the regular ones which would charge over 1 to 4 hours.

XSCargo at Kennedy Rd., Scarborough is selling the Rayovac for $29.99 which is a very god price. They got some units last Sunday.

I bought the Sony 15 min. one at Pacific Mall for $50.00 over a year ago.
It works perfect and fast.

( I think most of these 15 min. type charger are from the same OEM.
It's just that the Rayovac has a slightly different design than the Sony or Energizer ones. )

Just my 2 cents.

[hytong]

Just don't buy "Pure Energy" batteries/charger. Those things are crap.

Those are rechargeable alkaline, totally different chemistry than NiCd/NiMH

[hytong]

There is such little difference between NiMH chargers that they are all the same to us consumers. One charger might charge the battery more but shorten its life, while another might charge it less but extend its life. By pretty much insignificant amounts.

So get the cheapest charger you can get, I say!

I bought a 4xAA Radio Shack charger at XSCargo for $10.

You would have to reconsider when:
0. you need it to stop charging automatically when complete
1. you need to charge batteries sets of 1 or 3.
2. you need to charge cells at different discharge state at the same time
3. you run down all your batt but you will need it in a short time
4. or may be you need the battery charged while you sleep (chances are I won't be doing 13 hrs sleep on days when I need batteries)
5. you need to charge in a vehicle during short trips
6. you have couple sets of batteries to charge yet only 1 charger
7. you are charging at a public place (e.g. airport)
...

Use the 15min for the unexpected, 2-5hr chargers are gentle enough to NiMH

[Ilikethisdeal]

are the factory direct ones not good enough? Please let me know so that i can buy the ones recommended by OP

http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=RA0013

I guess the drawback is that only 2 AAs are provided.

The local CT store in Ottawa had it for $14.99 before Xmas. Not sure if the price now.

[hytong]

It's just that the Rayovac has a slightly different design than the Sony or Energizer ones
Rayovac 15min IC3 system is proprietary, you have to use their IC3 battery on their IC3 charger to get the claimed 15min charge, the IC3 charger becomes an overnight charger if you put non-IC3 battery in there.

[Beradon]

You can charge any NiMH batteries in the charger. But only the 15 minute ones will charge in 15 minutes.That may be true for the Rayovac chargers but the 15-min chargers from Energizer will work on any NiMH battery.


I am more interested in the new NiMH battery type like the Sanyo Eneloop or Panasonic R2/Infinium. It is claimed to have such a low discharge rate so that in 2 months it still retains most of its charge. Instead of charging the batteries just before using, you can have standby batteries in the device all the time. Now devices with AA/AAA batteries behave just like devices with Lithium Ion ones.Do these Eneloop or Panasonic R2/Infinium batteries require a special charger?

[hytong]

Do these Eneloop or Panasonic R2/Infinium batteries require a special charger?

From what I can see, the eneloop still has a nice negative delta V in the charge curve.

[Talon88]

:::

I suggest getting a 1hr Fast Charger for NiMH.
High End Charger also provide Independent charging
circuit for each batt. This will give your batt better
protection & give them more charge cycle!

Don't save few dollars but shorten your batt charge
cycle!

:::

[Ilikethisdeal]

There is another deal from Henrys.
OPTEX CAMPOWER CP2200 2HR CHRGR W/4AA/CR (http://www.henrys.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ItemsDisplay?catalogId=10001&departmentId=10405&itemID=131351&categoryId=10419):$29.99

[Talon88]

:::

This is a example of good Consumer product.

The following is the charger that I am using.
Take a look of the features that a Good Charger
give you & protect your expensive NiMH Batt.

:::

http://img251.imageshack.us/img251/4156/image2br9.jpg

[slomo]

Do these Eneloop or Panasonic R2/Infinium batteries require a special charger?

Probably not. The Panasonic R2 bundle sold in Futureshop comes with the same BQ-390 charger bundled with the regular 2300 mah NiMH and I have not heard from the forums that special charger is needed.