Comments on: La Crosse Technology BC-900 AlphaPower battery charger http://www.geardiary.com/2009/01/13/la-crosse-technology-bc-900-alphapower-battery-charger/ Everyone can understand technology; sometimes it just takes a little translating. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 02:34:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: warthoghttp://www.geardiary.com/2009/01/13/la-crosse-technology-bc-900-alphapower-battery-charger/#comment-41766 warthog Tue, 13 Jan 2009 22:29:10 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=19471#comment-41766 One reviewer on Amazon said: Except for the color, the BC700 looks exactly the same as the better-known BC900. However, it is actually a "handicapped" version of the old charger. Its charging current can only go up to 700mA in three steps (200/500/700). The BC900, on the other hand, can go up to 1000mA for 4 cells, or 1800mA for 2 cells. Also the BC900 package includes eight NiMH rechargeable cells (4 AA and 4 AAA), eight C/D cell adaptors, and a carrying case. The BC700 does not come with any bonus items. This is not to say that the BC700 is a bad product. Quite the contrary, it is better than any other NiMH AA chargers in the market except for BC900 and Maha MH-C9000. If you can find it at a substantial saving (like maybe 30% off from the price of BC900), it is still a good buy. But as it is right now, I recommend getting its older brother instead. One reviewer on Amazon said: Except for the color, the BC700 looks exactly the same as the better-known BC900. However, it is actually a “handicapped” version of the old charger. Its charging current can only go up to 700mA in three steps (200/500/700). The BC900, on the other hand, can go up to 1000mA for 4 cells, or 1800mA for 2 cells. Also the BC900 package includes eight NiMH rechargeable cells (4 AA and 4 AAA), eight C/D cell adaptors, and a carrying case. The BC700 does not come with any bonus items.

This is not to say that the BC700 is a bad product. Quite the contrary, it is better than any other NiMH AA chargers in the market except for BC900 and Maha MH-C9000. If you can find it at a substantial saving (like maybe 30% off from the price of BC900), it is still a good buy. But as it is right now, I recommend getting its older brother instead.

]]> By: Civisihttp://www.geardiary.com/2009/01/13/la-crosse-technology-bc-900-alphapower-battery-charger/#comment-41762 Civisi Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:00:04 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=19471#comment-41762 There's a newer version available. I'm not sure what the differences are, but it's there. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RSOV50 There’s a newer version available. I’m not sure what the differences are, but it’s there.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RSOV50

]]> By: WebPastorhttp://www.geardiary.com/2009/01/13/la-crosse-technology-bc-900-alphapower-battery-charger/#comment-41760 WebPastor Tue, 13 Jan 2009 15:25:13 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/?p=19471#comment-41760 I have used this charger for a couple years and can attest to all the claims! It really does do what it says. I've saved a fortune on batteries. I have used this charger for a couple years and can attest to all the claims! It really does do what it says. I’ve saved a fortune on batteries.

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