Lenmar PRO-99 NiMH Starter Kit
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Digital Photo Product Details
Manufacturer: LENMARModel: PRO99-2300
Product features:
- Quick charges for NiMH or NiCd batteries
- Charges two or four AA/AAA or two 9v batteries
- Flip-up AC plug
- Includes four 1600mAh AA batteries
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Lenmar PRO-99 NiMH Starter Kit
Customer Review: Dangerous and confusing
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought this lovely item months ago and my family and I have had several near-death experiences with it. First of all, I suggest using 4 batteries at a time because there's a possibility that someone can accidentally touch both terminals when it is on, and they'll get a little shock. It's not fatal, but could potentially be fatal if you were allergic to electricity. My wife's grandfather did this and believed that it was a sign from god, which shows how powerful the buzz is spiritually.
Secondly, the label on the backside can't be read when it's plugged in, and I think that's just bad design. It warns of batteries leaking, and I think if that's a problem, then they should make the charger waterproof and tell the user to run it above an old tin can or something, but not where the dog can reach it.
I mentioned the charger is confusing because on the label sticker there is a picture of a flame. I do not want the flames of the devil in my house or on my battery chargers, nor any sort of fire. The manufacturers should consider not having flames on the label, or possibly having a picture of Saint Barbara, who helps prevent fire.
Another confusing issue is the fact that there are two "channels" but 6 places to put batteries total (if you include the spots for 9-volt batteries). Furthermore, there's a switch for nicd and nimh. What does this even mean? The back says it was made in china, so I would appreciate if someone could give me a translation.
Also, I don't know why it has to be so heavy. With all these gizmos nowdays fitting into things as small as pocket watches, you'd think this would be lighter. I bet they added more weight to this just so that people would pay extra in shipping.
I do like that the electical plug can flip out or fold in. Jesus knows how dangerous a plug is when it's sticking out and unmonitored. Someone could otherwise step on the plug or get an eye put out, so if you buy this charger, remember to store it with the plug folded inward.
I should also mention that the color selection is rather bad. I know of no person who has a grey and dark grey color combination for their house. I painted mine white and brown in my shop, and others should do the same so it blends into their particular house colors. I gladly would have paid a dollar or two extra if I could have bought it in these colors.
All that said, I rated it 3/5 because it seems to do whatever it was supposed to do with my wife's batteries, but there's room for improvement. One possible improvement would be a bell that rings when it's done. Or it could send an e-mails to this computer, because I forget to check it, but I don't forget to check my e-mail.
Description of Lenmar PRO-99 NiMH Starter Kit
Rapid AC multi-charger with batteries Charges 4 each 2000 mAh AA batteries in just 5 hours Charges 1-4 each AA/AAA & 1-2 each 9V NiCd/NiMH cells Includes four 2000 mAh NoMEM NiMH AA cells 1-year warranty on charger Flip-up AC plugCamcorder Accessories
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