I don't agree that the BC-900 is necessarily a better choice. From the Thomas Distributing website:

"New Charger from La Crosse Technologies. The BC-700 battery charger has all the same features as the popular La Crosse BC-900, except the BC-700 is capable of charge rates of either 200, 500, or 700 mA. This means that the BC-700 will charge 2500 mAh batteries in about 4 hrs at the 700mA charge rate. Slower charge rates often mean longer battery life. (** The BC 900 has charge rates of either 200, 500, 700, 1000, 1500, or 1800 mA. ) Other than the slower charge rates the BC-700 is identical in performance to the BC-900."

At Amazon, it's currently 34% more expensive, although they constantly play with the pricing. It also comes with eight batteries and some adapter shells, and a carrying case...all of which is useless to some. And it will charge faster than the BC-700, but that's also what drains battery life. I'd imagine many of us would be looking at this as a replacement to the cheap 15-minute chargers that are killing our batteries already.

Plus, the Amazon reviews are fine. So one guy was irked that the BC-700 doesn't come with any "bonus items." Guess what? Then pay for them and get the BC-900 instead.

That said, Thomas Distributing sells the BC-700 for $33.97 and the BC-900 for $38.97, accessories included. Shipping is $7.81 and Illinois deliveries pay $3.16 sales tax.

Make your own decision, but the BC-700 from Amazon for $32.99, free shipping and no sales tax smells like a good deal to me.

Everything you say is true but.... (there's always a but)

You don't HAVE to use the fastest charge (thereby killing your batteries) just because it is an option.

For this consumer it is worth 5 bucks to have the "turbo charger" so that if I need batteries Christmas morning, (or whatever) I can get them faster.

I charge at 700 most of the time. But if you're running late for a party or something, you'll be willing to trade a bit of cell life for the speed. Or I will.

Nice choice vs the 900 for sure. Of course, I think it would be better at $25! Think gold box...think $20...too much to hope for? *shrug*

The one thing that bothered me about the 900 were the reports of the thing going haywire and literally melting down. As a result, I place it on my bathroom counter to do its job. I wonder if the 700 is really the *same* in even that way.

Oh...I also prefer the black color. Maybe that's worth a few bucks.

Can these charge AAA sized as well?

I have a Canon Brand Charger I currently use and the neat thing about it is the 2 middle ones, has a another set of prongs which allows AAA sized to be charged.

EDIT:

Nevermind I see it now, Works with AAAs too! Awesome!

So why should I buy this rather than just using the charger that came with the Eneloop Costco kit?

Toddler said:I don't agree that the BC-900 is necessarily a better choice. From the Thomas Distributing website:

"New Charger from La Crosse Technologies. The BC-700 battery charger has all the same features as the popular La Crosse BC-900, except the BC-700 is capable of charge rates of either 200, 500, or 700 mA. This means that the BC-700 will charge 2500 mAh batteries in about 4 hrs at the 700mA charge rate. Slower charge rates often mean longer battery life. (** The BC 900 has charge rates of either 200, 500, 700, 1000, 1500, or 1800 mA. ) Other than the slower charge rates the BC-700 is identical in performance to the BC-900."

At Amazon, it's currently 34% more expensive, although they constantly play with the pricing. It also comes with eight batteries and some adapter shells, and a carrying case...all of which is useless to some. And it will charge faster than the BC-700, but that's also what drains battery life. I'd imagine many of us would be looking at this as a replacement to the cheap 15-minute chargers that are killing our batteries already.

Plus, the Amazon reviews are fine. So one guy was irked that the BC-700 doesn't come with any "bonus items." Guess what? Then pay for them and get the BC-900 instead.

That said, Thomas Distributing sells the BC-700 for $33.97 and the BC-900 for $38.97, accessories included. Shipping is $7.81 and Illinois deliveries pay $3.16 sales tax.

Make your own decision, but the BC-700 from Amazon for $32.99, free shipping and no sales tax smells like a good deal to me.

Yeah I'll usually us my BC-900 in 500ma mode and if it's not an urgent need I'll just let it default to 200ma charging overnight. My "bonus" items are in some junk drawer now anyways, and those batteries that they included with the charger were absolute junk! This is a good deal. I'd be jumping all over it if I didn't already have a charger. Thanks OP!

matr8x said:La Crosse is way overrated. I bought mines and didn't last a year. Well the power supply at least and the support is useless. Buy quality rechargables like the low discharge and you won't need to condition double or triple A which is all it's good for.

what rechargeable batteries are you talking about?

MISURICK said:jlbmw2002 said:Can these charge AAA sized as well?

I have a Canon Brand Charger I currently use and the neat thing about it is the 2 middle ones, has a another set of prongs which allows AAA sized to be charged.

EDIT:

Nevermind I see it now, Works with AAAs too! Awesome!

bc900 and eneloop batteries - aa & aaa - are the best combo for your rechargeable batteries needs bc700 is a sibling of bc900

my bc900 supposedly able to charge both AAA and AA at the same time. never tried it though

MISURICK said:...don't use the bag or their batteries (last a couple days in remotes - ridiculous!)Depending on the current draw of the remote, this could be an inappropriate application for rechargeable batteries. i.e. the battery 'self-discharges' before its rated capacity can be utilized by the device.

How long does an alkaline battery last in the same remote?