Sony Cycle Energy Power Charger with 4 2500 mAh AA Batteries

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 0.8 x 0.4 x 0.2 inches ; 8.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00012F7HS
• Item model number: BCG-34HLD4
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (146 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #1 in Electronics > Portable Audio & Video > CB & Two-Way Radios > Accessories > Batteries
  • #6 in Electronics > Portable Audio & Video > Accessories
  • #46 in Electronics > Camera & Photo > Accessories > Batteries & Chargers > Battery Chargers
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Ensure your high-drain electronic devices have power when you need it with this Sony 4-pack of AA rechargeable batteries and included charger.

Ensure your high-drain electronic devices have power when you need

Whether at home or on the road, this four-pack of AA rechargeable batteries and portable power charger are ideal for keeping your high-capacity electronic devices such as digital cameras and handheld gaming systems charged and ready for use. A great alternative to disposables, Sony 2500mAh rechargeable batteries last up to five times longer than standard alkaline batteries. The supplied charger features worldwide voltage compatibility, flip down plug, automatic charge cut-off timer, alkaline battery detection and charges up to four AA or AAA batteries. Additionally, the four included AA Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries can be recharged up to 300 times.

Charge Time

Get the power you need quickly with a 7 hour charge time. The included charger can charge up to 4 AA/AAA Cycle Energy rechargeable batteries at a time.

Automatic Safety Features

Enjoy recharging with peace of mind with automatic safety features built into the Sony battery charger. Voltage monitoring and a safety timer along with temperature monitoring keep your batteries from overcharging or overheating, potentially causing a fire or electronics damage. Alkaline battery detection ensures you're charging the right kind of battery, without damaging the battery or the charger.

For High Capacity Devices

This Sony charger comes with four AA 2,500 mAh Cycle Energy NiMH rechargeable batteries that, when fully charged, last 5x longer than alkaline batteries. They're rechargeable up to 300x, so you've got long-lasting power when you need it.

Product Description

A great alternative to disposables, Sony 2500mAh rechargeable batteries last up to five times longer than standard alkaline batteries. The supplied charger features worldwide voltage compatibility, flip down plug, automatic charge cut-off timer, alkaline battery detection and charges up to four AA or AAA batteries. Additionally, the four included AA Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries can be recharged up to 300 times.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

389 of 402 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Investment for All Your Battery Needs, July 4, 2004

By 

Jack Wang (Waterloo, Ontario) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony Cycle Energy Power Charger with 4 2500 mAh AA Batteries (Electronics)

This set includes 4 AA cells Made in Japan for Sony by Sanyo, as well as a timed charger, NOT a smart charger as its similar looking Sony variants.

The Sony Power Charger can recharge 4 AAA or AA cells at a time. Unlike the Panasonic BQ-390 which I also used and reviewed, this Sony uses a timer to stop charging. The Panasonic BQ-390 has advanced circuitry inside to monitor charging through temperature, voltage drop, and the cell's internal resistance, so that you'll get more precise charging and less damage from overcharging of simpler chargers. Sony also offers a similarly advanced product, but this model is a cheaper timed model. It charges the 2100mAH cells for 8 hours straight, or 800 mAh AAA cells for 7 hours straight. If you charge a partially used cell, it will not detect when the cell reaches full charge, and might overcharge. It's best to charge a fully depleted cell with timed chargers.

125 of 135 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Timer Charger, July 19, 2004

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Jack "bdcu" - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Sony Cycle Energy Power Charger with 4 2500 mAh AA Batteries (Electronics)

This is a timed charger, but well matched to the supplied 2100mAh NiMH batteries. The manual recommends charging after a full discharge, so it may overcharge your partially depleted cell or an older cell with lower capacity. As long as you recharge a fully empty, ~2100mAh cell, it shall be fine.

The included cells, actually made by Sanyo-GE, are premium cells, and only surpassed by Sanyo's latest 2300mAh cells.

92 of 99 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Great batteries, January 21, 2005

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jimj - See all my reviews

Amazon Verified Purchase

This review is from: Sony Cycle Energy Power Charger with 4 2500 mAh AA Batteries (Electronics)

This was the best deal I found on rechargable NiHM batteries and that too these are made in Japan by Sony. It has a capacity of 2300mAh.

There is one problem with this. This charger does not automatically shut off when the batteries finish charging. So the first time I charged them, I kept waiting for the indicator to go off and I realized after 18 hrs that they are not going to go off.

So, though the batteries are good the charger is not. I would suggest people to go with another sony rechargable model that sells here for just a few dollars more.