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1 MQN06 four slot charger and Blue Tote Case!
1st Generation eneloop Starter Kit in Blue Case - (SEC-N10SETGEN) Combining all of your battery needs into a convenient kit - that is the idea behind SANYO's eneloop Starter Kit. This Power Pack comes equipped with a four position charger, eight AA eneloop batteries, two AAA eneloop batteries, two eneloop C spacers and two eneloop D spacers, which makes this the perfect "battery store for your drawer." - Model# Sanyo SEC-N10SETGEN - eneloop Starter Kit -Pre-charged NiMH rechargeable battery kit - Economical: 1 eneloop = 1000 alkaline batteries -Worry-Free: eneloop works in any device that uses AA, AAA, C or D batteries -Convenient: eneloop batteries are pre-charged and ready to use when you are Battery Charger Features: -(Worldwide Voltage) - Charges both AA and AAA NiMh rechargeable batteries -Foldaway plug; No cords or wall adapters needed -Multi-color LED charge indicator lights. World Wide Voltage ready!
*note blue case is not covered under warranty this is a shipping container! - 1st Generation eneloops | | | Features: | |
• 1 eneloop mqno6 4 slot charger, AA and or AAA
• 2 D size adapters and 2 C size adapters
• 2 AAA eneloop (800 mAh) 1st Generation eneloops
• 8 AA eneloop (2000 mAh) 1st Generation eneloops
• *note blue case is not covered under warranty this is a shipping container!
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 9.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 2.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 8.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 1.5 pounds | | Package Length:
| 8.6 inches | | Package Width:
| 6.6 inches | | Package Height:
| 1.9 inches | | Package Weight:
| 1.5 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 39 reviews |
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135 of 137 found the following review helpful:
 Every family should receive one for ChristmasNov 25, 2007
By NLee the Engineer
If I were Santa Claus, I would give one Sanyo Eneloop Battery Charging Kit to every family in America!
We all know that using rechargeable NiMH batteries (instead of alkaline cells) is good for the environment and the pocket book. But why do most family still buy (and throw away) dozens of alkaline cells every year? The main reason is that most traditional NiMH cells are undependable and inconvenient to use. They may completely self-discharge within a few weeks or even a few days, so you always have to recharge them just before use. The other problem is with battery chargers. Most low-cost slow charger are 'dumb' and can over-charge your cells. Rapid ("15-minute") chargers are particularly bad for battery cycle life, so your cells may go dead after just 50 cycles, instead of 500 cycles as advertised.
With this Eneloop Battery Charging Pack, there is no more excuse! You can now use those rechargeable cells just the way you use alkaline cells (except you don't throw them away, of course). This is because:
1. Those cells come pre-charged and are ready to use - right out of the package.
2. You can choose to top-off those cells anytime with the included MQN05 smart charger - there is no risk of over-charging.
3. Once charged, those cells can retain 80% of their charge even after 6-12 months in storage. That means you can keep a set as backup in your drawer, ready for use anytime.
The only minor complaint I have is with the charger. It only works with 110V AC, so it should not be used as a travel charger. It is also relatively slow because, at 300mA charging current, it takes 7 hours to fully recharge four 2000mAh AA cells. But since you can charge up those cells well in advance (instead of just before use), speed is not a serious limitation.
As you discover more applications for rechargeable batteries, you may want to pick up additional low-self-discharge cells, such as the Sanyo eneloop 4 Pack AA or Rayovac Hybrid 4 pack AA. I have tested both brands and found them to be equally good. If you need a faster and more advanced charger, then the La Crosse Technology BC-900 AlphaPower Battery Charger is probably your best choice. Make sure Santa knows what you want for Christmas!
[Update on Dec 2, 2007]
Those eneloop cells in the package I bought have date code of '0609', which I interpret as '2006 Sept'. I tested four AA cells using my BC-900 and MH-C9000. Their remaining capacities were around 70-73% of full capacity after 14 months of storage!
(In comparison, most Energizer 2500mAh cells I tested lost 30% of their charge within one week)
Possible reasons why those cells are not at 85% as Sanyo has claimed:
1. They were not fully charged when they leave the factory (which presumably uses fast-charging method and hence cannot achieve 100% capacity)
2. They may have been stored at temperature higher than 20 degree C (which is the storage temperature assumed in Sanyo's simulation).
[Update on Nov 18, 2008]
I still recommend the Sanyo eneloop, but the present price of this package is completely out of line. So it is better to check out the Sanyo Eneloop Power Pack, which is sometimes available at a lower cost. If you don't need the C- and D-cell adapters, consider buying the AA/AAA batteries separately, then add a better charger (such as the Duracell Mobile Charger).
[Update on July 26, 2010]
There is a NEW eneloop package available now. It features second-generation eneloop cells, but with the same old MQN06 charger that charges in pairs only:
Sanyo Eneloop Ni-MH Charger and 8 Rechargeable AA and 4 Rechargeable AAA Batteries
64 of 65 found the following review helpful:
Finally, rechargeable batteries for your remote.Nov 26, 2007
By Cleo
Nickel metal hydride batteries have been notorious for not holding their charge for more than a month or two. These new batteries hold their charge. Independent testing has shown to have a retention rate of about 70% for up to a year (search on google for a review by "Stefan"). These batteries will now be utilized in items that previously only had alkalines in them: clocks, remote controls, and thermostats. Basically, all electronics with low power demands.
One caveat: Although I didn't purchase this item from Amazon, I did notice that a retailer where I purchased from (famous warehouse "C"lub) had two different versions of this Charging Kit. One with a charger as depicted here, MQN05 (has a cover over the charger), and another kit with MQN06 (without a charger cover). MQN05 charges each cell independently (you can charge just one battery, if you want) while the MQN06 charges them in pairs (must charge either two or four; can't charge just one). This may be important if you need to charge single batteries.
Also comes with adaptors so that you can use your AA battery for C and D sizes.
37 of 39 found the following review helpful:
great packOct 13, 2007
By bunnielly
This pack comes with 4-aaa and 8-aa batteries. Also included is a 4 battery charger. What I like the most is that the pack includes sleeves that holds a aa battery and converts it to a C or D size battery. There are 2 sleeves for the C and 2 for the D. You can read other reviews about how great these batteries are. They hold a charge longer than my other Ni-MH batteries. Now I can let my digital camera set on a shelf for a few weeks and have confidence that it will work when I need to use it. Too often my other rechargeable batteries failed the time test.
16 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 Caveat... But happy.Sep 08, 2008
By Alexander J. Forbes
After looking over the various NiMH battery charges, and armed with NLee's lucid and thorough reviews, I selected this charger: I need to charge both AA and AAA batteries; to charge them in odd numbers, not just in pairs; to charge them slowly enough that they last; and I don't need or want an overly complex charger ---I want to put in the batteries in the evening and take them out charged in the morning and to not think about it beyond that. I grew up without electricity; I don't like when it intrudes on me now. The nuances of battery maintenance are not foremost in my life. Sanyo's NC-MQNO5U seemed a good compromise of useable features and fire-and-forget operation.
I can't really speak to the abilities of the Sanyo charger: I haven't yet plugged it in. This review is mostly to caution that even by adding this item to my cart, the NC-MQNO5U, rather than the NLee-not-recommended, charges-in-pairs-only, Sanyo NC-MQNO6U charger, Red Tag still sent me the '6U charger. I rather doubt this was deception or malice; I expect that newer stock replaced older stock, and that the '6U is just on the shelf where the '5U used to be, but it is a heads-up to those wanting the '5U: check on the back of the charger when it arrives and make sure it's the one you wanted.
Oh, and Red Tag was wonderful, and sent me a '5U replacement, no problem, very quickly. And some extra Eneloop batteries. They even told me not to worry about returning the '6U... so I guess I now have two Sanyo chargers.
One concern I have with the '5U, though, is that there's no way to tell when the batteries are done charging on an individual basis. When they're all done, the LED turns off. Beyond that, take your best guess or buy a tester. Working around that limitation shouldn't be a real problem --think ahead, and have a stash of charged batteries ready to go-- but it is something I wish I'd thought of. The Duracell charger NLee recommends has individual LEDs --but it sounds like it charges too fast for the long-term health of AAA batteries, of which I use a great number. The LaCrosse BC-900 is good about showing battery status, too --perhaps better than any other-- and I almost bought it instead of the Sanyo, but I'm concerned about the overheating issues it seems to have, and cross-checking their other products, LaCrosse's customer service seems to be rather unresponsive.
I'll edit this later, when I've had some time to put the charger(s) through its paces. Until then, Caveat: make sure you get what you ordered.
UPDATE, March 16, 2011: NLee's recommendation carries a lot of weight with me. I've been using this charger for a while now, and I'm entirely satisfied with it. The Eneloop batteries continue to function with no appreciable loss of lifespan, and it is thus far completely idiot-proof: I put the batteries in before I go to bed, I ignore it, and in the morning the light is out and the batteries are ready to go. Can't ask for much better than that. I expect battery charger technology has evolved in the last two years, but I really don't care: this continues to work well, and I have no need to upgrade. I expect it'll die eventually, but when it does, I'll be looking for another one like it --and reading NLee's reviews!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Expensive, but should've had this soonerApr 01, 2008
By bigkah624
"Arnold"
One of my biggest problems with rechargeable NiMh batteries was that even if I charged them early, after less than a month of it sitting out, it would lose most of its charge. It was a nagging thing. I always just had to be sure to charge them the night before I planned to use them. With Eneloop, I dont have to worry about it anymore! I dont have to leave the charger plugged in all the time either. Once they are charged, they are good for months!!!!!! I bought 2 of these kits, extra AAA and AA batteries and more of the C and D adapter shells.
The other big problem was that I couldnt use rechargeables in flashlights and other emergency devices because after a couple months, the batteries would be dead despite not being used. Eneloop solved that problem. I used the D adapters to put the AA batteries in my big flashlight. Now I know that even 6 months from now, they'll be fine.
My only negative comment is that these are kinda expensive. I just console myself with the fact that I dont need to keep buying batteries nor do I need to keep recharging batteries that are not being used. :-)
Buy these if you care about the environment and how often you have to recharge your old batteries!
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