Sony Power Battery Charger with 4 AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 4 x 1.5 inches ; 8.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B00012F7HS
• Item model number: BCG-34HLD4
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (104 customer reviews)
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• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: May 26, 2006

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Sony Power Charger is the most simple and economic charger in the Sony charger line-up. While it may cost less, the charger provides the same quality performance as the other more specialized chargers. With its compact design and worldwide voltage capabilities, the charger is a smart choice for those traveling internationally. Highlighted features include an automatic charge cut-off and alkaline battery detection.

This package includes four Sony Ni-MH AA batteries. These Sony batteries were designed with digital products in mind. While many Ni-MH batteries can't stand up to the long-life characteristics of alkaline batteries, these Sony batteries will last up to four times as long as normal alkaline batteries. With these included batteries, the Power Charger is the perfect accessory for your digital camera or MP3 player.

What's in the Box
Sony Power Charger and four Ni-MH AA batteries.

Product Description

Sony Power Charger with 4 AA Batteries (2100mAh). Best for Digital Cameras. Sleek and High-tech Design. Charges up to 4 AA or 4 AAA NI-MH Batteries. Compact size and worldwide voltage capacity allow for easy charging anywhere. Unique features such as automatic charge cut-off and alkaline battery detection. Includes 4 high capacity AA 2100 mAh NI-MH batteries which last 4 times longer than alkaline batteries.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

320 of 330 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 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.

111 of 119 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	Jack "bdcu" - See all my reviews

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.

62 of 66 people found the following review helpful:

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

By	jimj - See all my reviews

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.