What is the difference between the Panasonic K-KJ17KHCA4A Eneloop Pro vs the Panasonic K-KJ17MCA4BA? Which is a better choice to buy?
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I don't know what the difference is, but I bought the Panasonic K-KJ17MCA4BAs, took them on vacation, shot for 10 days with my point-and-shoot and never even touched the second pair. With normal cells (Duracell) I'd be changing them on day 3!
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The difference are the batteries, the charger has the same model # BQ-CC17.The "pro" batteries have a capacity of 2450mAh but only 500 recharge cycles, the "non pro" batteries have a capacity of 2000mAh but the famous ____2100____ recharge cycles. The charger is slow, but that is the method Panasonic uses to get 2100 cycles. So it is a trade off, more power for the same time period, 25% more, (or same power for 25% longer) but at 500 recharge cycles versus 2100 cycles. Hope that helps CC
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The difference are the batteries, the charger has the same model # BQ-CC17. The "pro" batteries have a capacity of 2450mAh but only 500 recharge cycles, the "non pro" batteries have a capacity of 2000mAh but the famous ____2100____ recharge cycles. The charger is slow, but that is the method Panasonic uses to get 2100 cycles. So it is a trade off, more power for the same time period, 25% more, (or same power for 25% longer) but at 500 recharge cycles versus 2100 cycles. Hope that helps CC
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I just had a similar Panasonic model which I bought from Amazon also. It was large like this one, and it was 1200 watts. Mine lasted for 4 years and 4 months. Thoroughly LOVED the way it worked! Also owned a Panasonic before that one, although I don't remember how long it lasted.
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The one that's showing on your email is the one I bought, then returned. It may have been a fluke that it only worked for a few hours (a lemon?). I had read great things about it, but it just didn't work out for me. I don't know which is the newest model. I would go to the Panasonic website for that info. Hope this helps. Good luck.
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The Panasonic charger that is often sold with these batteries will charge your eneloops at the correct rate recommended by both Sanyo and Panasonic engineers to optimize the life of your batteries, (300mA for AA and 150mA for AAA). Just get 3 of these simple and cheap chargers! Plan ahead and have other charged batteries on hand...fans of "fast charging" will NEVER get the maximum capacity, performance or life span that slow charging batteries can give you.
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I wasn't happy with this and am looking for another option. The Panasonic I had before this lasted a long time, but they discontinued it. I would not buy this one again.
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Thank you for the info. A few days ago, I got the 'Eneloops' anyway. Maybe my stock Panasonic batteries had run their useful life course, because the Eneloops work very well and last much longer than the Panasonics. Plus the 7 hour audio and text recharge message does pop up when they run low (someone had suggested that the phone just 'dies', with no message). In any case, I can always use the Eneloops until I am not satisfied with their performance. They only cost me like ten bucks for 4.
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I enjoy them both. At present the Sony MDRZX300/BLK is slightly more expensive than the Panasonic RPDJS400W DJ, though not by much. I haven't used my Panasonic as much as the Sony; my general impression is that the Sony's audio quality may be a cut above. The "feel factor"--comfort in wearing headphones--is so subjective that any comment might mislead. I find the size and design of the Sony more convenient for storage: with their earpieces swiveled inwards, you can store them flat. The Panasonic are bulkier.
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Consumer Reports "dinged" the Panasonic because the speakers where not as good and the remote was better on the Samsung. But by far, look at all the AVS boards , if you want the best Picture 2nd only to the high priced Pioneer, the Panasonic is the best. Beside most use there 5.1 Dolby systems for sound these days.
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Edward... it's been too long ago... I really don't know the difference now... I will say that the system didn't last very long... It was the first time that a Panasonic product let me down...Hope this is helpful...Walt.
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Dear Elizabeth: Panasonic makes so many models I don't know about that one but mine does and I have blocked over sixty already. Several models use the same extra unit you have to order. Look on line for the model you listedand see what it tells you. The model I bought was KX-TG7841 from BJ'S. One feature I didn't mention was it can connect to two blue tooth phones so you can answer your cell phones with the home phone. I use cell #1 for friends and cell #2 for business numbers with different ring tones instead. George
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Yes, Panasonic acquired a controlling interest in Sanyo in 2009, before even the second generation Eneloop batteries were released. Panasonic branded Eneloop batteries are for all intents and purposes Sanyo batteries, and vice versa, although it should be noted that the Panasonic Eneloops are functionally 4th generation Eneloop batteries, and are liable to have slightly better performance than Sanyo branded batteries. When in doubt, check the model number on the cells. Those labelled HR-XXXX are earlier 'Sanyo' models. Those labelled BK-XXXX are more recent Panasonic models. Mind the Pro and Lite varieties. They more specialized variants that may or may not suit your needs better.
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I bet the difference is the KX-TG155SK is a Sam's and Costco only. I saw the KX-TG155SK at Costco today and decided to look it up. On the Panasonic site, I searched locations for KX-TG155SK and it listed only Sams' and Costco locations. I was also looking at the KX-TG7645 before I went to Costco.
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This is the older model. The newer one is the NB-G110P. I've had my NB-G100P since I purchased it in 2006 and am still using it almost daily. For more specific info on how users feel it operates I would check the reviews but for me personally I have been very happy with it and it does everything I expect it to. If this one ever dies on me, I'm glad that Panasonic started producing the newer model so I'll be able to replace it.
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Price being no object I've personally narrowed it down to:1. Pioneer PDP-5010FD (not the Elite series but still very expensive)2. Panasonic TH-50PZ750UBut, since price is an object I'm weighing heavily, I am most likely getting the Panasonic, maybe even the 700U (trying to decide if I need the extra features of the 750U)I've seen enough side by side, no matter which model it always seems to go Pioneer #1, Panasonic #2, and Samsung and LG #3 with a fairly large gap between 2 and 3.
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I am choosing between the Panasonic DMP-BD55K and Samsung BD-P2500. This is how I see it: For the DMP-BD55K: Audio decode includes DTS-HD Master Audio. Samsung does not today, but they claim an upgrade will be available by the end of the year. Great reputation for Blu Ray player stability and compatibility. Samsung has had a reputation for disc incompatibility, slow firmware updates and some reliability issues. For the BD-P2500: Netflix support Cheaper by about 30 bucks on Amazon. Equal Both have 7.1 Analog Both do DVD upscale very well. Samsung has HQV, which should in theory make it better, but in practice the Panasonic does just as well. I'm leaning Panasonic because I trust the brand more, but the Samsung is still very tempting.
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what i have read is that the olympus is more compact to tote (but not a compact size) than the panasonic. the panasonic has some higher marks than the olympus but averaged out the olympus is the editors choice. the x-d card may be a factor too. no camera is the right choice...but i'm on my way to place an order for the olympus. also, i've owned both brands and have been happy with both. tl
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Don't know - but I've used the Panasonic for my Real Estate Appraisal/Valuation work since I got it. I am an appraiser of commercial real estate and I needed a wide angle camera easy to use. I've never had good long term luck with sony electronics. This is my 5th Panasonic camera for work purposes over the last 10+ years.