Monster Cable MB 4-UHCRC AA Ultra 2100 Digital Camera Power 2100 mAh 4-Pack, with Digital Charger Reviews

• A great recharger and batteries

  
  By on 2004-02-14
  I love these batteries! Since they are 2000 mAh (mind where 2100 mAh, don't know why) these batteries last a long time. They last even longer than my one time use alkaline batteries per charge. That's right per charge. I'm not talking about lasting longer in the life time of the batteries because that's obvious since they are rechargable. I'm talking about fully charging these batteries only one time and they still out last Durecell one time use alkaline batteries. Finally rechargable batteries that perform better then one time use batteries.

  Alkaline batteries are yesterday's technology meaning they are not good enough for today's high powered electronics. Either buy one time use Lithium batteries or get these. These batteries are more cost effective since they are rechargable. My digital camera used to eat through alkaline batteries within a few hours but with these batteries I can last days on only one charge. Now that's a huge increase.

  This advice is very important...to get the best performance out of these batteries and any rechargable batteries you have to fully charge and discharge the batteries at least 3 times. If not then you might get poor performance. This is just a good rule to remember because it's true for all rechargable batteries no matter what kind they are.

  The recharger itself isn't that bad. I only roughly timed it but it takes about 3 hours to fully charge. It's well worth the wait for the stamina it gives you in battery life. One minor problem I did notice is that the top two connectors charge faster than the bottom two. Not a problem if you are only charging 2 batteries at a time. When you are charging 4 batteries just move the bottom 2 batteries to the top when the top 2 are done. Other than that it's a great charger.
  
  

• Does not charge all types of batteries.

  
  By ARBFYR6H5751B on 2004-04-11
  Be warned if you have other types of NiMH batteries they may not work in Monster Chargers.

  I bought this charger at Circit City and it came with 4 batteries. I went ahead and charged two of them so I can use them. It charged them in less than three hours but they did get very warm even hot which the charger says they should not be. After I charged them I saw that my camera batteries needed charger. I had Maxell NiMH rechargable batteries, I go and put them in the charger and nothing happens. The light does not go on. The unit makes no noise and acts like I have nothing in there. I have 10 of these Maxell NiMH rechargable total and none of them will work. I had to end up charging my camera batteries in my slow 9 hour charger.

  I got this charger because it was quicker and I though it could charge any NiMH battery. I see that only the batteries that have those little plastic holes on the top will charge and the Duracell Accu AAA worked. I ended up returing the charger and bought from www.nimhbattery.com the MAHA POWEREX MH-C401FS charger. I put those Maxell NiMH in the Powerex and it worked like it suppose too and it lets you charge them either fast 100 minutes or slow 5 hours which makes the batteries not get hot. A charger that suppose to charge NiMH batteris suppose to charge any NiMH batteries no matter what the make is.
  
  

• Digital Battery Charger

  
  By AFV5H1BOKIHW on 2005-09-06
  First Amazon thanks for the great service in delivering our item. It works fantastic. We are very satisfied with it.
  
  
  

• Great batteries, not so great charger

  
  By A2167V8L2SO4GC on 2006-06-12
  I have used this charger & battery package for a while now in my digital SLR, battery performance is excellent! The downside is that the charger has issues: The top bay charges faster than the bottom bay and the batteries get VERY hot when charging, it has not seemed to affect the batteries in the year I have had them. If you are looking for exceptional batteries buy these, and the charger is okay, just beware that it does not charge all NiMH batteries but does do most.
  
  

• Monster Batteries ROCK!

  
  By A1GSQA8BNZ8SW on 2006-12-06
  An associate at an electronics store told me to get these batteries and the charger for the new digital camera I bought, said they were the best. Well that was 4 years ago. I am still using the original batteries and charger that was sold to me. I am one who uses my camera on a weekly basis so I am always recharging the batteries. As far as lasting power, these things put the energizer bunny to shame and pass him like he is going in reverse. I definately reccomend this product HIGHLY! I just bought a new set for my daughters new mp3 player she's getting for christmas.
  
  

• Monster Cable Ultra-High Capacity 2100mAh AA Rechargeable Powercells (4 pack)