thomast77
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I wanted to get a Maha charger but my funds are tight so I started looking for cheaper alternatives. I found the Sony Cycle Energy Charger model BCG34HRE4KN. For $25 you get the charger and 4 Sony low Discharge batteries.
The best part is the Charger. It has a refresh option and Smart Charger instead of the Timed charge found in most of the chargers in this price range. It monitors the batteries and stops charging each battery when it has been fully charged, So you don't overcharge your batteries. This also gives you the option of charging any number of batteries 1-4 at a time. If like me you have a scanner (bcd396xt) which requires 3 AA batteries. It will charge 3 batteries instead of requiring you to charge either 2 or 4 at a time.
I guess I should mention the batteries which come with the charger. 4 2100mah Sony low discharge batteries. They come pre charged and perform better than the 2300mah Energizers I was using before I got this Sony kit. I cannot compare to Eneloop as I have never used them. I do plan on getting some in the near future. I do like these Low Discharge batteries and I will not be buying anymore Energizers.
Anyway that is my review of the Sony Cycle Energy Charger model BCG34HRE4KN. By the way I include the model number because Sony does sell another Sony Cycle Energy Charger that has no refresh and is a timed charger.
So if you are on a budget in these Bad Economic times or you just like a good deal I hope this review has helped you.
Tom
The best part is the Charger. It has a refresh option and Smart Charger instead of the Timed charge found in most of the chargers in this price range. It monitors the batteries and stops charging each battery when it has been fully charged, So you don't overcharge your batteries. This also gives you the option of charging any number of batteries 1-4 at a time. If like me you have a scanner (bcd396xt) which requires 3 AA batteries. It will charge 3 batteries instead of requiring you to charge either 2 or 4 at a time.
I guess I should mention the batteries which come with the charger. 4 2100mah Sony low discharge batteries. They come pre charged and perform better than the 2300mah Energizers I was using before I got this Sony kit. I cannot compare to Eneloop as I have never used them. I do plan on getting some in the near future. I do like these Low Discharge batteries and I will not be buying anymore Energizers.
Anyway that is my review of the Sony Cycle Energy Charger model BCG34HRE4KN. By the way I include the model number because Sony does sell another Sony Cycle Energy Charger that has no refresh and is a timed charger.
So if you are on a budget in these Bad Economic times or you just like a good deal I hope this review has helped you.
Tom