"Use of this official cable charger will prolong your batteries life compared to others." Does this have any truth, or just a marketing thing?
1965082
I'm guessing it's a marketing thing because my phone hasn't had any battery life improvement. But then again, that's just based on my experience.
526906
Ps, I read a post after I wrote that any charger will work on Duracell's. My comment to that persons claim Duracell sucks, not true. I use AA/AAA BATTS AND I LOVE THEM. I use them on several (high demand) items they last super long. From video controllers to my house phone (1 full charge will last about a week, only put I on the cradle once a week)!
1136221
the original adapter works for me. so it is able to charge this battery upto 100%, but the battery does not last more than 3 hours (almost like the original battery with 6 cells, with the 9 cells i was expecting longer charge time, now i wonder if it was due to the need for a new adaptor? or just that the battery was not of high quality, i'll need to cross check the voltage and amperage numbers before spending more on this)
1489832
I don't think any harm was done I have done the same thing and not seen any change in the life of my battery. Also the charger takes a bit of time to fire up as you hear it winding up to full speed and I have just pull one off and stick another on nothing much has changed for me so far. Hope this helps guys.
1455731
I have used my Canon charger to charge my batteries and they have worked flawlessly. Since they didn't come with their own charger, I guess it was kind of assumed we would use the OEM charger or purchase one separately. Hope this helps.
533570
Yes, you already have to have to already own a charge pack in order for it to work unless you wish to keep it plugged in the entire time. This product is just the cable and I warn you not to buy it. Stick with the Microsoft version or another proven 3rd party company. This thing is garbage.
2058284
That's what I'm using one of them for. Works well, but make sure you get yourself a 2.1amp charger. You'll thank me later.
2259694
these things are a litte quirky, sometimes I hit the buttons to change from 3 amp to 12 amp and it resets it when it's stuck. Also- if you have time- let it's do it's magic- I think it's conditioning the batteries by taking forever sometimes- end result- it can make old batteries take full charge and extend their life, sometimes mine will take 12 hours to get full charge. If you have the time- I suggest letting it's do it's thing. I call it the jedi mind master charger- who knows how it works- but it works
1617201
It charges every off brand batteries I put in it.....It won't work at all with the Canon batteries.....I don't know why, they all look the same to me, so I'll use the Canon charger on the only 2 that I have. All others, I'll use the Dual Charger and buy the off brand batteries when I need replacements....Hope that helps you out.
852539
To some extent, it does a more complete job of charging without overcharging. I found out that I wasn't charging my deep cycle battery enough with the car charger I was using - this critter worked on that battery for about 36 hours before saying it was charged, and the battery worked much better afterwards. At the very least it can eliminate battery problems caused by operator error. ;)If you're considering getting one of these, just get it! It saves a lot of time and reduces the number of things you have to worry about on the boat.
290373
I don't know. The item I received was clearly either flawed construction. I can't insert my battery in the charging unit. Ironically, I subsequently found my spare charger, which is exactly identical to this one (same markings, etc.). My older charger holds the battery. Upon close inspection I believe the charger I received was just poorly manufactured. No surprise as it's essentially a cheap knock off of the real thing. Sorry I can't be of more help.
2032074
yes the charger is worth the money!!!. the batteries that i bought with the charger lasts longer than the other rechargeable batteries that i have. so yes i think it's worth the price for the charger
1065220
I can't check out all the models, but I checked my own several DC18RA chargers (in different locations) bought with tools over a number of preceding (~3-4) years. They all work well and seem fast. I usually buy an additional battery and have never run out before the backup is charged. Of course, I'm not a professional user.
210066
The science says yes, an extension slows the charge rate. Better made cables slow it less. If personal experiences like the other people who answered the question say no, I'd assume this is a good quality cable and the charge reduction isn't too bad.
1138876
No, my knowledge is that of a consumer. There is an electrical engineer the has posts on batteries and chargers on Amazon & I have gleaned valuable info regarding batteries.
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Yes. However, using a cheap charger, one that has a timer, can damage the batteries and they always cause them to not last nearly as long. A smart charger measures the voltage among other indicators, to determine when the battery is fully charged. There some really good and/or expensive smart chargers and I have tried a few. Two of my favorites are the Titanium Innovations MD-1600L and the La Crosse BC-500. Both come with a car cigarette plug so it can be used on the go. The MD-1600L also has two USB ports, so I can charge two phones and 16 AA or AAA batteries all at once. Both of these chargers allow you to charge 1 battery at a time or use every slot. I hope this helps someone. Yes. However, using a cheap charger, one that has a timer, can damage the batteries and they always cause them to not last nearly as long. A smart charger measures the voltage among other indicators, to determine when the battery is fully charged. There some really good and/or expensive smart chargers and I have tried a few. Two of my favorites are the Titanium Innovations MD-1600L and the La Crosse BC-500. Both come with a car cigarette plug so it can be used on the go. The MD-1600L also has two USB ports, so I can charge two phones and 16 AA or AAA batteries all at once. Both of these... » Read More Yes. However, using a cheap charger, one that has a timer, can damage the batteries and they always cause them to not last nearly as long. A smart charger measures the voltage among other indicators, to determine when the battery is fully charged. There some really good and/or expensive smart chargers and I have tried a few. Two of my favorites are the Titanium Innovations MD-1600L and the La Crosse BC-500. Both come with a car cigarette plug so it can be used on the go. The MD-1600L also has two USB ports, so I can charge two phones and 16 AA or AAA batteries all at once. Both of these chargers allow you to charge 1 battery at a time or use every slot. I hope this helps someone. « Show Less
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rechargeable batteries are expensive. However, my charger does work for the rechargeable batteries. But I have noticed that they don't last near as long as regular batteries and I'm constantly having to recharge them. If you don't mind that, it beats buying batteries all the time and throwing them out when they're finished.