I gather that Eneloop and Cycle Energy batteries are equally good (right?). II assume this Sony BCG34HRE4KN charger would be sufficient for them, or would the Lacrosse BC-700 be PREFERABLE? Will the Lacrosse's extra functions keep my batteries in the...
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The only real difference that I can see with the Lacrosse is the test mode for testing a battery. When you use the refresh on the Sony recharger, it actually drains what is left of the battery power and then fully recharges the battery and that is suppose to help extend the life of the battery. I have used the refresh on my batteries after charging them several times. Hope this helps you out.
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I actually use an Energizer charger for my Eneloops. And, yes, it is a smart charger in that it stops charging when the battery is "full".And, as far as shelf life. My kids use them for their gaming controllers and swap the batt's in charger when it's time. I use them in my digital camera and don't have to worry about the battery being dead after sitting for month. I keep a new set in the bag just in case they do die on me. I also use them in my remote controls.I would not recommend their use in smoke detectors, clock radios, or anything that will put a continual and uninterrupted drain on them. Those are what alkaline batteries are for. I actually use an Energizer charger for my Eneloops. And, yes, it is a smart charger in that it stops charging when the battery is "full".And, as far as shelf life. My kids use them for their gaming controllers and swap the batt's in charger when it's time. I use them in my digital camera and don't have to worry about the battery being dead after sitting for month. I keep a new set in the bag just in case they do die on me. I also use them in my remote controls.I would not recommend their use in smoke detectors, clock radios, or anything that will put a... » Read More I actually use an Energizer charger for my Eneloops. And, yes, it is a smart charger in that it stops charging when the battery is "full".And, as far as shelf life. My kids use them for their gaming controllers and swap the batt's in charger when it's time. I use them in my digital camera and don't have to worry about the battery being dead after sitting for month. I keep a new set in the bag just in case they do die on me. I also use them in my remote controls.I would not recommend their use in smoke detectors, clock radios, or anything that will put a continual and uninterrupted drain on them. Those are what alkaline batteries are for. « Show Less
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I'd use LSD rechargeables for sure, since they'll keep their charge. But I would recommend Sanyo Eneloops over these Tenergy batteries, I have had much better luck with them.
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I recommend ENELOOP brand rechargeable batteries. They will last years on the shelf losing very little charge.
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I've used a Lacrosse Technologies BC-1000 for 3 years. It is the best charger I have used.
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i'm using one with eneloop rechargeablesand another one with amazon basic rechargeablesboth work well
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Good question, considering both are at the same price level. Can't give a true answer, other than I went for the "newer charger". but both are excellent batteries, can't go wrong with either.....it was a toss up for me. Have found the larger batteries just take longer to fully charge themselves, but here again this is not really a "negative". Just really depends on your needs.
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The SONY BCG-34HE4 is a smart charger, meaning that it monitors battery status during charging, and stops whenever a cell is fully charged. Therefore you can use it to charge any AA/AAA NiMH cells. This is not the case if you have a timer-based dumb charger. I have used this SONY charger with Sanyo eneloop and many other low-self-discharge cells without any problems.
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I use La Crosse Technology BC-700. Works great but not cheap due to all available options. Cheaper one I also have is the SANYO BC-MQN10A. Works great as well but just a standard charger. Hope this helps.
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I use the excellent Eneloop AA NiMH rechargeable battery in all our AA-using cameras (Canon PowerShots and Lumix) and have no complaints. The Sanyo chargers sold with Eneloop cells are good; the Duracell CEF23 charger and the LaCrosse BC-700 charger/tester are both excellent. "Direct charge" (charging a camera's battery while it's still in the camera) ties up the camera during the charge process, and it is a system to be avoided if at all possible. All of our cameras have aux power in jacks or aux power in adapters. These are used for tethered shooting or with external battery packs. Few users need this feature, but it can be useful for things like time-lapse photography and lengthy continuous video.
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No problem - I use both in same charger. BTW the Sony bat is noticably heavier. More energy storage.
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It is made for NiMH batteries. It is NOT brand specific. HOWEVER, this charger charges fast, too fast, causing the batteries to get warm - hot. This has 3 points to note. POINT1: High temperatures reduce the lifetime of batteries (ALL). POINT 2: Cheaper brand batteries may not survive this temperature as better brands (such as eneloop). POINT 3: (this is the most important one) How this charger determines when a battery is fully charge is related to the battery's ability to take in charge. When this ability reduces to a certain rate the charges considers the battery charged (this is the cut off point) . Some battery's do not accept that fast and the charger will think the battery is fully charged when it is NOT. In other words it may prematurely shut off. I bought this charger knowing this. I ONLY use this charger when I have to charge using the car or when it's urgent and I need to fast charge. Other than that I use a cheap eneloop charger. If I had the extra bucks I would purchase a "LaCrosse" charger. they are GREAT GREAT, they allow you to specify the charge rate for EACH battery. Well that's all for me, any questions, let me know. PS. for batteries buy ENELOOP with the CROWN on them, they are the way to go. DO NOT buy the black Eneloops, you pay alot more $$ for a little more bang. Peace out.
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I have lacrosse AA rechargable batteries and Eneloop batteries, both with higher capacities (I think 2500mH). I tried to use both and was unable too because the rechargable batteries are just barely too big. I did successfully shove one in, had a horrible time getting it back out and did not try again. I would guess that there are brands and/or possibly lower capacity rechargable so that are just a tad smaller than mine that do fit. This is why you are seeing different opinions.
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I don't know about the Energizer but I have used the Sony BCG-34HLD. However, to get the absolute most out of these great batteries, use the La Crosse Technology BC-1000. I got mine through Amazon. For a thorough review, check out: www.kenrockwell.com and search the site for this model.
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I've been using energizer batteries and I doubt any rechargeable batteries will do any better. The Innotab just isn't all that portable with it's battery drainage....I might try an external 9V battery pack to use with the external plug instead.
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I recommend getting "eneloop" rechargeable batteries. They come pre-charged, and they can hold 85% of their charge for a year, which is great for emergency, as well as everyday use.
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We are lucky if the rechargeable batteries last 3 hours...so very annoying. I started doing a little research and found that these rechargeable batteries are the best on the market : eneloop AA 1800 cycle, Ni-MH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries, 4 Pack (discontinued by manufacturer) Anyone have any experience with them?! They have really good reviews. I'm wondering if I do get them if I should get a better battery charger, if it really matters at all?!