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Rayovac ps32-4bw charger; 4 position charger [PRICE is per EACH] by RAYOVAC
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Digital Cameras Photo Reviews of Rayovac ps32-4bw charger; 4 position charger [PRICE is per EACH]Customer Review: Buy it for the Rayovac Hybrid (but dump the charger ASAP) Summary: 3 Stars
This package includes four rechargeable NiMH batteries (2x AA + 2x AAA) plus a simple charger. The batteries are the new Rayovac "Hybrid", which are advertised to have very low self-discharge rate similar to the better-known Sanyo Eneloop.
The capacity of Hybrid AA cell is rated at 2100mAh, slightly higher than that for the eneloop (2000mAh). I have tested both brands and can confirm that their ratings are accurate. The Hybrid AAA cells, however, were tested to be slightly lower than the rated 800mAh capacity. In my 5-month self-discharge test, Sanyo eneloop retained about 85% capacity, while Hybrid kept about 80%. For all practical applications, the two brands are equally good. So the Rayovac Hybrid could be a better value - if you can find it at a lower price than eneloop.
The charger inluded in this package, however, is a piece of junk. It is a timer-based dumb charger that simply charges for 8 hours at around 350mA and then turns off (obviously it was designed to charge 2500-2700mAh cells, because 350*8=2800). It also forces you to charge cells in pairs. Both 'features' are bad for your batteries. The charger included in the Sanyo eneloop package is 'smart', in the sense that it charges each cell independently, and stops when each cell is full.
If you are looking for a travel charger that is smart, compact and reasonably fast, I highly recommend the KODAK K6200.
Description of Rayovac ps32-4bw charger; 4 position charger [PRICE is per EACH]Rayovac ps32-4bw charger; 4 position charger [PRICE is per EACH]
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