However, it is a good charger since it has four (4) independent charging circuits. Most chargers only charge in pairs, and stop when either battery reaches full. This one allows all of the batteries to acheive full charge.
Its not as good as a Maha, but better than the average. I would still get a Maha if you can afford it.
Is it just me, or does this sound like a great bang-for-the-buck. AA x 4-> 8000 mAH for $15. Most mobile usb chargers are much less capacity for much higher prices.
sgogo said: However, it is a good charger since it has four (4) independent charging circuits. Most chargers only charge in pairs, and stop when either battery reaches full. This one allows all of the batteries to acheive full charge.
Its not as good as a Maha, but better than the average. I would still get a Maha if you can afford it.
Regards, SteveG
Thanks for the info. I have some eneloops for single AA flashlights and my older MAHA charger only charges in pairs. This will be perfect.
The reviews on Amazon do make it sound like a great value. One complaint they have is that the device is much more bulky than the dedicated power packs. But using AA batteries means you can get a virtually unlimited power capacity for just the price of the extra batteries.
Note that the picture on the front of the Shnoop item is different than the picture on the CEF23DX2 model and the picture on the CEF23DX4N model. Note that the difference between the 2 models is that the CEF23DX4N includes a car charger (which is pictured on the front of the item with the words "includes car adapter"). The Shnoop page says that a car adapter is not included. Too bad. I wonder if you can buy the car adapter from duracell or if it is sold separately.
This is a pretty useful charger. I picked one up from a previous Drugstore.com deal a while back. The usb charging component works well. And you can change out plugs. Although I've never seen where to buy the different plug adaptors. Overall it's pretty compact. Very convenient to have and probably a lifesaver for some who are on the run all the time.
kevinatwsi said: How is this compare to the wall charger and 4AA eneloop battery at Amazon for $18.09? I don't need the usb feature (too slow of a charge).
kevinatwsi said: How is this compare to the wall charger and 4AA eneloop battery at Amazon for $18.09? I don't need the usb feature (too slow of a charge).
If you don't need the USB feature and you shop at Costco, look for their Eneloop kit that has a charger and 12 batteries for $26. Sometimes goes on sale for $20.
This is actually a really good deal if you will use the USB aspect to this device. If you aren't going to use the USB then I would say pass on this and just get the regular wall charger. Amazon currently has up to 30% off select Duracell products too. Im in for 2 myself as I am terrible at charging my phone and I carry my Belstaff bag everywhere I go so I can just throw this in there and be golden.
I saw this deal last night and passed initially since I've stocked up a lot on the Duraloops lately and I already have a Maha C9000. However, I've reconsidered simply for the fact that this can charge items through the USB. Like someone said, if you carry a stash of batteries with you, this is virtually an unlimited power pack. 4 more batteries won't hurt either.
It seems that this is essentially a discontinued product but still highly regarded and desired.
One question though: Does anyone know how fast this thing will charge devices using the USB port? I guess it charges AA batteries at 550ma, but what about going the other way?
FYI - Mine has the car charger adapter included... but it looks like it is a straight thru cigarette lighter plug only. The side of the CEF23 charger says 12v in... I think any generic plug would work.
Hmmm, I've read that it wouldn't charge motorolas or iPhones without hacks due to a proprietary USB charge cord. Anyone know about charging an HTC incredible?
It WILL charge FROM the 4 internal AA batteries TO the USB port, but it needs to be done in a certain order.
First, make sure it isn't plugged in. Then, without anything plugged into the USB port, switch it to USB. Then, when you plug in to the USB port, it will charge from the AA batteries.
If you do it in another order, it does not allow the USB output to come on... for instance, will not work if you have device plugged into usb port before pressing switch.
Do not get confused and buy the newer model, Duracell GO Mobile charger, which charges in pairs. Both are smart chargers but you may need to charge one or three batteries at a time. When charging batteries in pairs it shuts off when one of the two batteries reaches full charge, with disregard to the other battery, which may not be anywhere close to fully charged.
The car adapter is no more than a length of wire with plugs on both ends (does not regulate the supplied voltage. Not sure about the Maha but the LaCrosse takes 3V input, and an expensive 12V to 3V car adapter.
In the future this charger may no longer be available (only the GO Mobile may remain). It is the third best charger behind the Maha and the LaCrosse (and a lot less expensive).
This review is from: Duracell Mobile Charger With 2AA Pre Charged Rechargeable Nimh Batteries, CEF23DX2 (Amazon)
The Duracell Mobile Charger (CEF23) is an extremely versatile charger. It actually has two operating modes, as selected by the MODE button:
1. As an AA/AAA NiMH battery charger, or 2. As an USB charger for USB-powered devices.
In battery-charger mode, the unit is a smart charger that accepts 1-4 AA/AAA cells in any combinations. The charger can be powered by either 100-240V universal AC input, or 12V DC input. This means you can also operate it from your vehicle's cigarette lighter adapter. Note that the car adapter is included in the CEF23DX4N, but not in the CEF23DX2. (the number near the end denotes the number of bateries included with the charger, the N must denote the inclusion of the vehicle adapter)
The charging current is 550mA for each AA/AAA cell. So it takes about 4 hours to full charge up the included 2000mAh low-self-discharge cells (which are the Duracell-equivalent of Sanyo eneloop). I consider this a good compromise between shorter charging time and longer battery lifespan. Once charging is done, the current is reduced to 25mA (actually 0-50mA pulsed at 50% duty cycle) in trickle charge mode.
One really nice feature of this charger is that it has four individual battery status indicator lights. The status light for each cell turns RED when charging, GREEN when the cell is fully charged. It will even blink if you accidentally inserted an alkaline cell.
In USB charger mode, the unit generates a regulated 5-volt supply at its USB socket. You can then connect an USB-powered device (such as IPOD charger) to this unit. Input power for this USB charger can be from one of the following sources: 1. From 100-240V universal AC input, 2. From 12V DC input (car adapter), or 3. From four AA/AAA NiMH cells in the battery compartment.
The third way is the most interesting, because in case of emergency, you can even use 4 alkaline cells to power this USB charger, in order to charge up your cell phone's battery.
I must say that this charger is really well designed. It is a great bargain even if all you need is a simple battery charger. The USB charger mode is just an extra bonus.
gnopgip said: Hmmm, I've read that it wouldn't charge motorolas or iPhones without hacks due to a proprietary USB charge cord. Anyone know about charging an HTC incredible?
The charger does not come with a USB charging cable, so just get the correct cable to use with it.
squaredeal said: Looks like a nice charger! But Shnoop has a lot of bad reviews. Anyone had experience with them before? I bought a batch of batteries from them. I was VERY wary. NO PROBLEMS. Came very fast. Batteries appear to have been made for or in Australia, from packaging, but they were fine. I would use them again.
Shnoop is a bare bones operation. Most of the stuff they sell is gray market with no warranty. To save money on shipping, they use minimal packaging and no tracking. If something gets lost or damaged in the mail, you're out of luck. Most people are happy with what they get for the price they paid.
Anybody gotten theirs delivered or even shipped yet? I got a tracking number the day I ordered on 9/2, but it still says pending on the USPS website. Strange b/c pennywise usually gets it delivered within the first week.
It is the Australian model, with some kind of adapter to change from an australian plug that looks like this: (/\) to a standard 110v plug (||)...
That may sound OK, but the adapter seems like it will make this thing fall out of a wall socket because it is so long... I have not opened it to try yet.
sgogo said: I got mine... not exactly what I expected.
It is the Australian model, with some kind of adapter to change from an australian plug that looks like this: (/) to a standard 110v plug (||)...
That may sound OK, but the adapter seems like it will make this thing fall out of a wall socket because it is so long... I have not opened it to try yet.
Got the same thing. I don't know what to make of this. I am ready to send back this crap or call Duracell.
Well, at least shnoop was kind enough to include an adapter. I noticed mine finally made it to the NY post office yesterday to be shipoped. I also noticed that power in Australia runs 240V, but I assume the charger can still accept the 120V input here in America?
BTW, what's going on at Shnoop now? Their webpage is "redesigned" but there is nothing for sale!
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