Cheap Sony Quick Battery Charger with 4 AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries and Digital Camera Reviews

Sony Quick Battery Charger with 4 AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries

Vert satisfied 2008-11-16

This product has taken me from buying batteries every week to being able to recharge the ones that came with this charger. Very good product.

Works well for my Digital Camera needs, I would buy more from Sony 2008-11-11

I really like this battery and battery charger combo from Sony.

I use these for my digital camera...and sometimes for a portable shaver.

I haven't timed how long they last, but I can get a whole days worth of pictures on just 2 of these AA batteries.

I am happy with my purchase.

Worth The Cost........ 2008-11-09

By buying this Product I have saved over $60.00 in batteries within one Month. It charges slow and thorough. I shoot between 30 to 75 pictures per day with my digital camera using different lenses for each photo. I am shooting trouble free without the worry that the batteries will go dead after fifty pictures. I highly recommend that you purchase this product. You cannot go wrong at the current selling price.

'super charger' 2008-11-03

Had this for a couple of years until it was lost on a recent trip. Served me very well, would have bought it again except it was no longer available. Instead got another Sony charger, one with a lcd display and refresh function-good product, but I would take this one over the newer charger anyday.

too good to pass up 2008-10-27

Extremely light weight yet packs a punch. Ideal to put in your camera bag to recharge a set of batteries when you are away on a mini-vacation of a full-time photo expedition.

Cheater...Dont Buy this..Fake item 2008-10-26

This is a fake product.. It's not original Sony..if u call n ask Sony they will tel you its fake...

check it on Sony website..it's fake....mine's not even chargin the batteries!!!...i pee on this item and this seller

Nice product 2008-10-24

This is my 2nd Sony battery charger and I really liked it. It is so handy & easy to use compare to my early one with cords & etc.

A quality charger that just works, works, and works! 2008-10-23

It's hard to estimate a quality product that's not showy until you have to deal with one of those no-brand chargers. Clunky desing, overheating, charges that don't last and impossible to know when the batts are ready.
This device not only does all it's expected, but also advices you in a simple, perfect way when the batteries are dead (blinking light). Like a laconic/ minimalist "monk", it dispenses with fluff and keeps it simple.
If only Windows (PC) manufacturers could learn from this things, right :)?

PS: Yes, it works with AA and AAA batteries. It's in the specs, but just in case you were wondering.

These leave Alkis in the DUST! 2008-10-06

I do a lot of instrumental music recording and performing, and I use these Sony rechargeables EXCLUSIVELY in my gear, the most power-hungry of which are my Zoom H2 Handy Portable Stereo Recorder and my GigLight Compact LED Music Stand Light. I also use them in my Canon PowerShot A720IS 8MP Digital Camera with 6x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom when going "optical" rather than "audible."

I can EASILY record two hours of music on my H2 with two of these batteries at 44.1kHz, 16-bit. I have never even come close to their running out early, and I've never had the device quit because of a lack of power. And I have recharged these MANY times for MANY gigs.

Loading my GigLight with these, I have found I can run it OVERNIGHT -- even 24 hours! -- and not drain them completely.

Plus, the batteries last between 200-400 pictures in my Canon, depending on whether I'm using a lot of flash and whether or not I leave the AF on "continuous." I'm never short of power. It's amazing.

Charge time is very reasonable, and this handy carry-case (while the key ring is a bit ambitious) keeps my batteries together when I use the H2, which uses only 2, but keeps a spare pair at the ready if I need them.

These leave Alkis in the dust! HIGHLY recommended -- and that's high praise because I'm generally NOT a Sony fan. But I am a fan of these!

Good while it lasts 2008-10-06

This thing died on me after about three months, and I'd only charged about six batteries. Given all the great reviews, maybe mine was just a lemon?

Worth Every Penny 2008-10-02

I've owned this product for over a year now with constant use of the batteries and charger. I use the batteries mainly with my wireless mouse and they've been a lifesaver for my wallet as I use my computer daily for hours on end. The best feature is the auto shut off on charging. That makes this a sealed deal for me on top of the savings of buying batteries. Of course I only charge it when I'm in the room but that added layer of security is an ease on the mind. I'll be buying these again in the future and I've recommended them to my family and friends.

Batteries last forever, charges quick enough 2008-09-25

I have now purchased two of this product; one stays at home for my family and their digital camera, and one comes up to college with me for my digital camera. The product is well designed (the plug folds into the body when not in use) and dead simple to use. Finally, these batteries last an inordinately long time in my Canon A590IS camera. I should say I am a casual photographer, but when I was in China for 11 days and took a few hundred pictures, I never ran out of batteries, though I did change them once just in case.

Seller is Quite Good..But battery Life is pretty short.. Drains too fast 2008-09-20

The seller is quite good.. Items are shifted On-time.. But the SONY AA Rechargeable battery life is pretty short.. Drains too fast after full recharge..

GReat item 2008-09-01

Hello
This quick battery charger is so great
i use it for charging xbox wireless control battery
it take 4 hour to charge 4 battery in (220V)
and the battery is holding for about 40 hour of playing

Very Good Buy 2008-09-01

Easy to use and does a good job. If you are charging 4 AA batteries it will take about 41/2 to 5 hours. If you own a digital camera this is a must. Also the Sony 2500mAh batteries that come with it seem to last much longer than the non-rechargeable alkaline batteries.

Charger works but the batteries do not 2008-08-31

I had to buy some Duracell rechargeable batteries. The Sony batteries died after 3 charges. The Duracell batteries work great with the Sony charger. =)

Love these rechargeable batteries!! 2008-08-17

I have tried many other rechargeable batteries and none of them stay charged that long. I've missed out on opportunities to take great pictures with my camera that I use them for. I have to say that these stay charged for a very long time and are definitely worth the money. I used these batteries and charger for my camera on a recent vacation. During the week I was gone....I took tons of pictures and only had to change the batteries one time. The charger is very easy to use and only takes about an hour to recharge your batteries. You can charge both AA and AAA batteries at the same time. Definitely would recommend this set to others. Well worth the buy.

hks2k7 2008-08-13

This was nice deal, charger is working fine.. but vender took much time to dispatch that one.

Handy to Have 2008-08-09

Bought this to go along with the GPS we purchased. Very nice to have charged batteries at all times. We keep an extra set in the cart. Can also use for my digital camera. Good product.

Great charger for Digital Camera 2008-08-08

The charger and batteries were purchased for a Canon camera that rapidly goes through AA Alkaline batteries. So far, after several weeks of use, the Sony batteries are keeping their charge as expected. A great alternative to Canon's battery re-charge system.

Good Charger for the Price 2008-08-08

The batteries charge quickly (4 hrs. instead of 8) and retain their charge for a long time. I would recommend this charger.

Doesn't plug in properly 2008-08-08

The prongs flip out to plug this device into the wall, and as a result, it never charges properly. I always have to fiddle around with it to get the charging light to come on, and then sometimes it goes off part way through charging. This means that many times when I go to use my camera, I find that the batteries are not charged AT ALL, even though I left them plugged in overnight.
Completely unreliable.

Oui for the Wii. Wheeee! 2008-08-07

We bought this for the ultimate battery-eater: the Wii. These batteries last far longer than alkaline and are a definite money saver.

The charger takes about four hours to charge a set of four. The flip door comes off easily and I left it off to dissipate the heat (which I think will extend the battery life).

The long charge is a pain, but they batteries last longer than any quick-charge battery I have ever owned.

great buy 2008-08-01

I've been using this charger for about 2 years, no issues. I've been using the batteries that came along with this charger, both working great. I reset everytime before charging, and ready to use after charge. I recommend this product whoever needs 'charge' in everyday life.

Love them! 2008-07-27

Use them in my camera flash (fl-36). work hard and strong for a long time! I recommend this product.

Sony Quick Battery Charger 2008-07-25

Other than the lid coming off, and I left it off during charging as it generated a lot of heat, it's pretty good! I've only charged 8 batteries but so far, so good!

A GOOD DEAL== 2008-07-24

I don't know that much about batteries, but this looked like a very good deal, [charging as I type]--Got a digital camera, needed rechargeable batteries, and with a name like Sony, could you go wrong?? Just hope there not manufactured in China.

battery charger 2008-07-18

The Sony battery charger seems to work O.K. except that I wish that it would allow the batteries to be kept in the charger upon completion of being charged. I do not like having to take the batteries out and store them seperately from the charger.

Excellent Charger for the price 2008-07-10

This is an excellent charger and the set of batteries for the price. Although i use it only once in a month or so, it has not failed me anytime after i purchased it almost 8 months back. I would recommend this product to others.

Very good Charger 2008-07-08

I have had this charger over 1 month. It charges the batteries as expected. I have no basis to compare speed.
It does get hot but that's expected I guess. It shuts itself off when finished so I don't worry about it overcharging.
I would recommend this to anyone

Great buy! [from a 3 time buyer] 2008-06-22

Have bought this product not once, but THREE times. Great product, great charging time and awesome batteries. Last a lot longer than most [2500]. Got one for everyone in the family.

Never Buy Batteries Again 2008-06-14

The charger and batteries were purchased for a camera. I take a lot of photos. I cound not get over how long the batteries last. The batteries were first used in Febraury and were changed in early June for the first time. They still were working, but we were taking my granddaughter to an animal farm and I did not want to take a chance of having them fail. I took over a hundred pictures at the animal farm and I am still using the same batteries.

Good charger, but door is flimsy 2008-06-11

This works just fine to keep my digital camera in charged batteries.

However, I find the little door keeps falling off when I open it. It snaps back on, but that's annoying.

Works just fine 2008-06-05

This attractive and stylish charger works just fine.

Whenever I put some dead Ni-MH batteries in this thing, and plug it in the wall, and wait for the yellow light to go off - the batteries come out charged! And that's good'nuf.

Great little charger 2008-06-04

I have one of these chargers in my office and recently bought another for travel. I like the universal voltage so it can be used abroad--you may need a plug adapter but won't need a voltage converter.

The Batteries never worked 2008-05-29

These batteries never worked. I had to buy expensive batteries in London because I took these with me and they let me down.

Sony AA battery charger 2008-05-20

Extra price = Extra quality. Fast recharge time compared to others and 4 batteries meant, I could recharge one set, while using the other set for my camera. GMVB

Excellent so far 2008-05-19

Pros:
- reliable, batteries don't seem to be quickly dying off
- small and convinient design

Cons:
- takes good 4 hours to charge

Quick and reliable 2008-05-18

I bought this particular one because it will be adaptable to European and USA voltages.

We burned out three chargers on the advice of our "guide".

It is not the super quick one, but takes about four hours. Got this one because it will not minimize life of rechargeable batteries.

Definitely recommend.

Best Charger I Have Ever Had 2008-05-17

Works as advertised. I tossed my previous charger which 'fried' my (expensive) batteries if not unplugged soon enough (or, didn't fully recharge them if unplugged too soon).

do not buy this, there are better options 2008-05-17

This charger works as advertised. The batteries died after 1 month. I used this charger for a year. The batteries sometimes becomes hot, so you need to place the charger in a cool place.

Recently I bought La Crosse charger BC-700 for $32. It is has 4 different charging channels and you can set the charging current. It can also try to refresh the batteries by slow discharge and charging. This way I was able to revive the sony rechargables which I thought died long ago (now they hold 2180mah instead of the rated 2500mah). No two batteries are same. If the difference is slightly larger then it gets amplified with a charger like sony's. You do need 4 independent charging channels to keep the batteries in top shape. Sony product is not bad. But for $12 more you get a much better deal. You will utilize the full capacity and the rated life of the nimh rechargables. Otherwise one bad battery/different battery can destroy your complete set of batteries. I heard the maha charger is even better but I did not try it.

I would strongly recommend to buy any charger which charges all batteries separately and allows you to set charging current. I would not have bought this charger if I knew it was so important to charge the batteries separately.

This review is against this kind of chargers and not against SONY.

3 Hour Charger with short lived battery life 2008-05-17

I'm not satisfied with this charger. A buddy of mine has a rayovac quick 15 minute charger with a fan, and it rocks batteries out that last for at least 3 hours. With 2500maH batteries, I was replacing them after the first hour of intermittent photos. The second set of sony batteries wasn't much better. The charger and batteries were used in January, and not much usage since... and now I have 3 batteries that won't charge at all, only 4 months later.
If you want longevity and better battery life - check out the Rayovac 15 minute with a fan.

This is quick? 2008-05-17

I bought this charger because I was taking a bunch of kids on an overnight field trip and needed to have a ready supply of batteries for the digitial cameras they would be using. I was drawn to this one becasue it came with batteries and looked pretty compact which is always an advantage with traveling. The word "Quick" in the title made the sale...but when I put in the first set of batteries, it took 6 hours to charge them, and it didn't get any faster...which to me is not quick!

Great Product 2008-05-16

2 words: Smart Charger. Other chargers will overcharge and damage you batteries but this one is just right.
Batteries last a long time and I don't have to buy more batteries (bad for the environment).
I use the batteries on my Sony Cybershot and it lasts a LONG time, way more than the regular Duracell.
Good buy for sure.

Working Fine 2008-05-15

No problem with this product. As others have commented, "Quick" needs to be put into context as it took 8 hrs to charge the batteries. I am using them successfully in a Canon flash. Slow charging tends to extend the life of the product so I look forward to being happy with this product for a long time.

Slow charge 2008-05-15

Not nearly as fast as expected.......far prefer the lithium.......sold the camera because of this and went back to my Sony!

good charger, bad batteries 2008-05-14

The charger is well designed, compact, does not overcharge batteries, works with AAA battries, and I vaguely remember reading that this charger works with other (non-SONY) Ni-MH batteries (Although I admit I'm too lazy to check this last fact before publishing this review).

On the other hand, the batteries that ship with the unit loose their charge quickly. You have to charge the batteries the night before you use them. This makes them totally impractical. It's ridiculous to have to plan ahead 24 hours before you snap a picture with a camera.

Instead, I would recommend:
GE/SANYO eneloop 4 Pack AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargeable Batteries
You can also buy it with a charger:
Sanyo Eneloop 4 Pack AA NiMH Pre-Charged Rechargable Batteries w/ Charger

Awsome battery life!!! 2008-05-11

I was tired of buying disposable batteries for a few things that required changing out frequently. I had used rechargeable batteries in the past and they had died quickly but these Sony Quick Charger batteries charge very quickly and last a fairly long time on high power settings (aviation headset, Xbox 360 controller). The charger is very compact and easy to use. Overall, this is an excellent buy and a must have to go more green!

So far so good. 2008-05-10

We have only had to recharge batteries once so far, but it works as promised.

no complaints ... 2008-05-06

Does pretty much everything you'd want from a charger. Quick charge, doesn't overcharge. Turns off when charged. Only complaint would be that you can only use 2 AAA's, not 4

Battery Charger 2008-05-05

This is a very nice charger. It simply plugs in, doesn't use a cord. Works very quickly.

good job 2008-05-02

This product is impressive for the price. Timely shipping as well. I'm happy.

Good Product 2008-04-28

It's a good product that does what it suppose to do. Nothing to really rave about. It's four batteries and a charger.

Sony Quick Battery Charger 2008-04-25

This charger works as advertised, charges the batteries quickly and turns off when they are charged, if you forget to pull them out.

Batteries OK 2008-04-25

Haven't had a lot of time to check these out but they seem to work well.

Good at first, worse over time 2008-04-23

OK so the title seems a little obvious... rechargeable batteries do lose capacity over time. However, I expected a little better from these batteries.

I have had the several sets of Sony batteries for over a year now with at least 20 charge cycles on each set. I probaby own twelve AA batteries in total along with the Sony charger. During the first year or so of use the batteries performed as expected and were pretty good. However, recently I have noticed that these batteries don't hold their charge for very long and the capacity is greatly diminished. In a very informal, unscientific test I compared the performance of my 1+ year old Sonys with a new set of (cheap Ray-O-Vac) Alkaline batteries when powering a small handheld fan from Brookstone. The new Alkaline batteries had a much stronger output than the fully charged (according to the Sony charger) batteries. Also the rundown time of the Alkaline was over twice as long as the fully charged Sony batteries. So I would say after roughly 20-30 charge cycles these Sony batteries have outlived their effective use.

The reason I started performing these tests was because I noticed that, in my wireless mouse, these batteries seemed to be running empty much more frequently than in the past. I would have to change them nearly once every ten days or so of moderate use. I also noticed that fully charged batteries seemed to be completely drained after about 9-10 days in storage (in provided clear slider case). During a two week trip to Hawaii I packed a set of 4 fully charged batteries for use in my digital camera. When it came time to use the batteries, they were fully drained and would not even power on the camera. I would have to say that even though I was initially impressed with the capacity (2500mAh seems quite high), but after longer term use they have been a disappointment.

I plan to purchase and test the GE/Sanyo Eneloop batteries and charger to see how they perform. I have read much better things about how the Eneloop batteries hold charge and maintain capacity over time.

Very Good Charger 2008-04-20

I liked this product a lot. I have Digital Camreas which needs AA batteries. I used to spend money on batteries before buying this. But after buying this I could save lot of money. Comes with 4 batterries. For a single time charging the amount of time the battery works is also more.

Sony Quick Battery Charger with 4 AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries

Great Rechargeable Batteries 2008-04-20

These batteries are great - held comparable charge with my old alkaline batteries in my camera for a while. Wall plug is integrated into the charger, so it might be hard to find a sizable outlet in some cases, but in most cases the bottom plug is fine. Great value!

Wonderful battery pack! 2008-04-17

I bought this battery pack to use with my Canon digital camera and they work great. I took about 500 photos before I had to switch them out - and that was with the LCD turned on! The batteries charge quickly too. Just plug them in at night and they're ready to go the next day!

Do not buy! 2008-04-15

The charger is excellent, but you may want to think about getting different batteries. These batteries are complete junk and considering the power they contain, run out very quickly. I had this for a short while and purchased extra batteries and almost all are useless. I would recommend seeking an alternative product.

Purchasing department for UCSD, Structural Engineering department 2008-04-14

I had ordered this for one of our Professors at UCSD Structural Engineering department. He needed this item right away and it arrived in promptly, for the professor to start his project.
Thanks!

Bought this several years ago and use it every week 2008-04-12

I bought this on Amazon several years ago and am very glad I did. My wireless keyboard, mouse, and MP3 player are battery hungry and this unit and batteries save me money. Here I am 3 years later and am still using and re-using the original Sony batteries that came with the unit. I have also bought some rechargeable Energizer batteries that work in the unit also. This is a great bargain for all the money you'll save in regular batteries. The unit charges 4 AA or 2 AA and 2 AAA batteries at a time.

The Best 2008-04-12

This is the best charger, it charges very quickly. I was so impressed that I ended up buying 2 more to gift my sisters. It charges very quickly and is dual-voltage, so you can carry and use it anywhere without any problem. I have this charger for past 2-3 years and I have not had any problem.

BUY IT! 2008-04-11

No joke, you can not go wrong with this one!

It is compact, light and charges quickly.
Plus the batterie life is amazing!

So if you want to have a new, great charger and dependable batteries: Go ahead and buy it!

Works as expected. 2008-04-10

Works as expected. I looked around for good deals on recharable batteries, and this one was the best deal. The included batteries at 2500mAh, so they last a long time.

Very Light / Handy and Portable 2008-04-09

This is a great product. It is extremely portable and the performance is good too.

A quality charger 2008-04-06

This is simply the best charger for the money I've found. Yes, it takes a good deal longer than most competing units, but the results are well worth the time. One merely needs to plan ahead; if one is concerned about needing a quick charge there are, of course, two simple options: keep a quick charger on hand for those times or (my solution) keep multiple sets charged with this unit. Batteries charged with this model Sony will last longer and the individual charges will last longer as well. It's well worth the price.

Great value 2008-04-04

Great value for the price. Comes with 4 cycle energy nimh batteries. Charges in the specified times.

pros:
- fast charger
- cycle energy enabled
- comes with 4 cycle energy batteries

cons:
- only allows to charge 2 AAA at a time (or 4 AA, or 2 AA + 2 AAA)
- the cover easily goes out, but does not break. You can put it again on place easily
- does not have independent leds, one for each battery. if a battery has problems, the single led blinks and you need to try removing one battery at a time until the led stops blinking.
- does not have a NI-CD battery mode.

I recommend it.

So far great product with great battery life 2008-04-02

I bought these for my new digital camera (Canon SX100 IS) and I'm still using two of the four batteries on their first charge. I'm probably at 100+ pictures by now and a quarter of those with the flash. The other two are being used in a Wiimote that has been going for a solid 7-8 hours of playtime, again on the first charge. In my past experience rechargables dont last their longest until they've been through a few charging cycles so they should get better. For the price you cant go wrong.

very, very good!!! 2008-03-30

I bought this because some other rechargeable batteries I had died. The price was much better than Canon and it works just as well. It recharges my batteries fast and I can also recharge my AAA batteries in this charger. I had a different charger which I misplaced, so this was good even without the batteries. This is also great to travel because it works on 110-240 which helps me to charge my batteries at night overseas and the next day my camera is ready to go and I have extra batteries. Many times during overseas trips I had to keep buying unreliable and/or expensive batteries. This was a great buy. Thanks.

Nice... Worth it... 2008-03-30

Sony Quick Battery Charger with 4 AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries

Real good deal... Sony is the best... Best when you buy this during some deals time... It would have been better if they included AAA batteries too...

Just right!! 2008-03-25

Compact in size. I like that the unit plugs into the wall without a cord. Works very well and quickly.

Good, but not-so-quick 2008-03-24

I suppose there are other adjectives that are commonly used in this genre, and for this item, "quick" is suitable. It's certainly not "rapid." Takes > 2 hrs to charge 4-AA at once. They seem to hold a charge while in the drawer awaiting use. I'll take out the dead ones from the TV remote control, swap the previously charged ones in there, and then charge up the dead ones. So that's about a month or so in between charging...seems similar to what I get out of alkaline ones. However the marketing blurb is misleading...it will only charge 4 batteries at a time, not 8.

simple and good 2008-03-24

I bought this for my digital camera and found it to be simple to use and carry right in my camera case. Works great! The lid seems to fall off easy but it is only.

Great Product! 2008-03-23

I bought these to use in my Canon digital camera. These batteries fully charge in about 2-3 hours, and they last for at least 500 pictures. They are great and didn't cost a lot!

Long Battery Life! 2008-03-20

This is one of the better products of this type, and we own many different ones. The 2500 ma battery from Sony is just great, lasts very long before re-charging, and it is just one of the best ones I've tried yet...order an extra set of batteries at the same time to get your free shipping, and have lots of extras for other items that use AA batteries!

Slow stead high quality 2008-03-18

This is a very good value. I somewhat regret it though, because it does take sometime to charge. At the time of purchase, I wasn't fully aware of this issue, and the product provided the value that I shopped for.

Didn't work for me 2008-03-17

I also just bought this charger with 4 Sony batteries, and am confused. I thought the instructions said the light turns green when they are finished charging, but it never has. I keeps going off, then I jiggle the charger in the socket, and it goes on again. I have never had a green light, and when I tried installing them in my camera, it says they are half charged. All I get is a yellow light, or no light, and my camera never says they are fully charged. I've tried several outlets in my house, same thing.

Started strong, faded fast 2008-03-15

I bought this charger and 8 batteries in summer 2006 with my new Canon A 620 (takes 4 batteries). At first the camera took 1400 photos on one charge of one set of the batteries. In 2007 the camera took 400 to 600 photos on one charge of one set of batteries. This year (2008) both sets of batteries go flat one month after being charged, both the set in the camera and the unused spare set.

Both sets of batteries have been charged 7 times so far. That's not a long life. Canon says their recharge batteries should last 300 charges.

3 stars because the batteries have powered the camera for all 4,000 shots in 18 months.

3 stars because I have to charge both sets every month now.

I think I will get the Canon batteries next.

Works well 2008-03-11

Works as required, no big fuss. Haven't tried it out in other countries so don't know if it works for other voltages (one of the reasons I bought it was my last one I accidentally plugged into a differerent voltage system abroad and may have damaged it).

At first I wasn't sure if I wanted something that hangs from the socket in the wall (instead of the one with a plug and wire like my old one). But it look pretty innocuous on the wall and is definitely more handy while travelling so I now like it better.

Con: It doesn't charge. Pro: Batteries don't catch fire. 2008-03-11

I just happened to be browsing and saw this listed on the entry page for Amazon. I immediately had to post this review. I have one and it's true, they don't hold charge. You could probably get 5 pics out of a digital camera. Terrible performance. I bought a no name brand charger from WallOfChinaMart that even included a car adapter. I was happily charging while driving around on a long trip. This one gets a star for not going up in flames!!

Does a great job, I have purchased 3 of these so far 2008-03-06

Its very good, the batteries hold charge well. Its very good quality, excellent for digital cameras.

I paid between 19 and 22 all three times I have purchased it.

Would recommend it to anyone looking for a good charger.

Very good product. 2008-02-28

I ordered this when I found out how much Wii controllers love eating batteries. Although, you get battery packs for wii, you get locked into a product that you can't use anywhere else.

These works flawlessly and the batteries last forever. I think I got full one month of 1 hour playtime everyday before the batteries ran out. The charger takes around 3 hours to fully charge the batteries. The only downside is that since the charger plugs directly into socket, it could get a little inconvenient and might block other sockets.

Best AA battery charger I've had 2008-02-28

It charges for as long it needs to charge (4-5h). The LED at the bottom of the front door will indicate when batteries are charged.

Can't ask for a simpler device. Get it!

Works great 2008-02-27

Batteries really do charge quickly. Would be a 5 star product if it took 4 AAA batteries as well as AA batteries. It only fits two AAAs which is what I use most often.

Works great 2008-02-23

After reading several other positive reviews on these batteries, I decided to make the purchase. They have worked great in my Speedlite 430EX. Although I would not consider this a quick charger since it does take several hours to charge the batteries. However, several other reviews pointed this out, so I was not surprised at the time it took. The charger does shut down once the batteries are fully charged, which is a nice feature.

Works fine 2008-02-23

No problem so far, the cover is poorly designed and I don't get it. But its a great charger and does its job.

VERY GOOD PRICE AND FUNCTION 2008-02-22

This product is from a very good brand, easy to use, do what need to do. I recommend this product i use mostly for my digital camera and wii controls.

Works as expected 2008-02-20

I have used two of these and both of them work as described. I have used it with both 110 and 220V and there were no problems. The charger also appears quite sturdy and nice looking. The plug folds flat so that it is easy to pack for travel.

Works great! 2008-02-18

This product works exactly as I hoped it would, no complaints at all. I would highly recommend it.

Great charger for camera batteries 2008-02-18

I used the Sony charger during a 3-week photo vacation to recharge my camera AA batteries every evening. Worked well on both 110 and 240 circuits, and charging 2 or 4 batteries. No problems at all.

A lot of Life 2008-02-17

The charger and the batteries are a definite must when you have kids. I try to stick with toys and entertainment that only requires cerebral and physical power when possible, but when it comes time to buy something that requires the use of battery power well then this is your answer.

Many of the toys require up to 3-4 batteries each and can suck the juice out of them fast. The rechargeable batteries do just as good a job if not better at supplying the necessary power to endure a lot of turning on/off with our kids' toys.

I try to keep some spares charged up just in case, but there are times where this kids just have to wait. It beats having to run out for batteries. I bought it around the holidays and this thing has paid for itself, including the many packs of AA and AAA batteries that I bought to go along with it.

Plus points for the Sony Quick Battery Charger. 2008-02-16

The charger body is attractive and well designed. It works with both AA and AAA batteries. Read the instructions having to do with adding more batteries in the midst of charging an initial set. Don't do it. Start them all at the same time.
The outlet prongs on the charger fold flat so the charger can be put away conveniently. It charges in short order and provides a nice visible light (bottom center) at all times to let you know what is going on. The other dark circles in the picture are holes to let you see which of the sleeves contain charging batteries.
I'm totally pleased with this product and its price.

Best Battery Charger 2008-02-15

Sony Company is always selling very good items. I very happy so far with the battery charger. Thank you!

Good quality 2008-02-14

I like this charger & the batteries. The batteries hold a charge a long time, and the charger works well (especially if you leave them in overnight). The downside to it is that the charger doesn't work as well with other rechargeable battery types, even other Ni-MH rechargeables. Haven't figured out why ...

Excellent Battery Charger and Batteries 2008-02-09

This is an excellent small charger kit with 4 "AA" 2500 mAh Ni-MH batteries. Lightweight but sturdy. Convenient fold down plug. Automatic shut off indicator light. These batteries are top of the line. Sure, you can find higher mAh ratings, but not by much and not really necessary. In my Canon A570 IS, 2 batteries give me anywhere from 200-300 pics and 15-20minutes of video. In addition to viewing, framing, and downloading. In fact, with just the 4 batteries I've put off getting an AC adapter for my digicam, cause I really don't seem to need it with the longevity of these batteries. Overall, a very, very good product that I highly recommend.

It's a GOOD charger alright, but it is definitely NOT QUICK. 2008-02-08

This is labeled as a "Quick" charger, so I was expecting a 15-30 minute charge time, but was surprised to discover that it takes a whopping 4 hours to charge the batteries!

Also, the supplied batteries don't come pre-charged. What's up with that?

Other than that, it's a battery charger, the design is nice, and it works with both 110 and 200 volt outlets (although nowhere near as "quick" as you are made to believe it does).

Bottom line: this is a good charger, but it really shouldn't be labeled as quick. Only 3 stars (instead of 4) because of the misleading branding.

Quick Charger 2008-02-08

Was nice to get a couple sets of batteries with this product, I did not give it the fifth star because it only has two slots for AAA batteries. It is fast though, and has been working perfectly, product nice for the price...

Waste of Money 2008-02-01

this batteries don't last long even after they have fully been charged, ever since i've gotten them. i have them a little over a year now and they don't even work anymore with my canon camera even after it has immediately been charged.

Love this Sony Battery Charger! 2008-01-30

It takes the Sony Battery Charger approximately 4 hours to charge the batteries but they hold a charge for a very long time. My sony digital camera went for over a month on 1 charge! I'm very impressed!

Quick? 2008-01-29

It is called a Quick charger, but upon reading the instructions, a full charge takes 6-8 hours. Not quick by any definition I know of. It is light and small to fit in my camera case without any trouble. It works well for my needs.

Great product 2008-01-27

This charger and the batteries were an excellent purchase. I have been using the same pair of batteries for almost a month in my digital camera (3 or 4 pictures a day) and the batteries are still charged! Also, the price for the charger with batteries was a bargain. The charger allows you to charge 2 or 4 batteries at a time. It took 6 hours to charge the batteries for the first time and I have not charged them since. In summary, great product.

Good looking and works great. 2008-01-25

Usually I do rather long reviews but this one is simple. The unit works as advertised, looks good, and I recommend it fully. I would prefer that the cover be attached to the main unit instead of it coming totally off, however this is such a minor issue I can give it five stars. I assume some people would prefer the cover just as it is so I think it is just a personal preference. Buy this charger and use it with you anywhere you go as it is very compact and solidly built!

Sony Quick Battery Charger with 4 AA Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries 2008-01-24

Works well. Good deal. I have taken the cover off as it is somewhat cumbersome.

Charger works quickly and packs easily 2008-01-23

The Sony battery charger charges in less than half an hour. It can hold two or four batteries, AA or AAA, and doesn't seem to care just which slots are used. Best of all, because it's got a built-in, retractable plug, it's a breeze to pack and use.

Batteries Suffer from High Spontaneous Discharge Rate and Charger Does Not Have Recycle/Refresh Cycling 2008-01-23

This battery is similar to many of the NiMH rechargeable AA batteries with more than 2100 mAh in that they suffer from a high spontaneous discharge rate. In other words, even if you do not use your electronic items, the batteries will be dead or almost dead within 2 months. This makes these batteries almost useless unless used exclusively in electronics that you will HEAVILY use in a short period of time. It also makes them unable to be stored fully-charged to be used when needed. They will most likely need to be recharged just prior to each use. Alkaline batteries have very very low discharge rates, making them better for items like remote controls. Alkaline's however are not rechargeable and also cannot generate high-currents without a drop in voltage for high current electronics like cameras. The reason I gave the batteries 2 stars is that there is a better rechargeable option--the Sanyo/GE Eneloop batteries or Rayovac Hybrid or Kodak "precharged" NiMH. These batteries are all listed as a lower 2000-2100 mAh, but they all have unique formulations that allow for a significantly lower discharge rate. This means that they can be used in items like remote controls and other items where you want the batteries to keep their charge for months. Sanyo claims a spontaneous discharge rate of only 15% for year.

Also, I am not happy with this charger as it does not have a recycle/refresh function which is critical in prolonging the use of NiMh rechargeables. For just a little bit more money, Sony does offer a recharger with their "refresh" feature. If you want one of the best chargers, La Crosse Technology sells their BC-900 which has independent charging channels, sophisticated refresh/recycle functions, and LCD display with digital readouts of the individual battery voltages.

I did not give this 1 star, however, because the batteries and the charger do serve one purpose for me. I use these 2500 mAh AA's right before a high-use application such as a photoshoot where I will use up all the battery power that day. The charger is also used when I am charging a large number of AA's and do not need to recycle them. (You do not need to recycle a battery every time, and so this charger can be used in between refreshing.)

Performs well 2008-01-22

Good compact battery charger that includes 4 AA batteries.
Don't be fooled by the description of the product though, it will only charge 2 AAA batteries at a time (not 4 as stated on the product description).
A big plus is that there is no cord; the connector unfolds from the back of the charger making life easier without having to deal with bulky messy cords.
There is only one LED light that shuts off once the charge is completed which leaves me thinking about what happens when batteries at different stages are charged at the same time...
In my experience it takes about 4 hours for 4 depleted AA batteries to charge completely.

Recommend 2008-01-22

I just bought this charger and am pleased. It has an auto shut-off feature. Not sure I would call 4 hours a quick charger unless you are comparing it to a 24 hour one. I would recommend this charger to anyone who needs AA batteries on a regular basis. Well worth it!

Excellent 2008-01-21

This is an excellent product. I haven't owned it too long less than a month, but it charges in an adequate amount of time and I am satisfied with it.

Incredible Batteries! 2008-01-19

I bought these batteries and charger for my digital camera, since my Olympus D-550 is a battery hog. So far, one fully charged set of Sony Ni-MH batteries have outlasted at least four sets of heavy-duty alkaline batteries and they're still going strong. I would not have expected these rechargable batteries to last this long, but they have.

I heartily recommend these Ni-MH batteries for any battery hog, including flashlights, since the new high-intensity bulbs gobble batteries worse than digital cameras. These batteries are truly incredible!

Small in size, quick charge compared to other chargers 2008-01-18

I got this because my digital camera went through batteries like crazy. These batteries actaully last longer than no re-chargable (so far) and charge within 4 hours. I like the charger because it is small in size and doesn't require a cord. Just snap out the plug-in. I actaully have packed this unit in my carry-on with batteries in it. That way when my batteries in the camera die, I just switch them out with the extras I have in the charger and vice versa. Nice to always have a set of batteries ready to go, and the compact size is awesome.

Sony Quick Battery Charger 2008-01-18

Nice battery charger for the money. Instructions included are very accurate. If you want a very "quick" charger this one is not for you because it does take quite a while for the charge of these batteries but for someone that has the time to wait it is a super product and well worth the price. The only thing that I found disappointing was that it will only charge 2 AAA batteries at one time instead of 4 however you can include 2 AA batteries with it so that there is not wasted space.

Good enough 2008-01-18

I bought it to replace my 2-battery charger. It holds 4. I think that makes it twice as good. Price is right too.

Great for Power Shot 2008-01-17

I went through several kinds of batteries for my Canon Power Shot. The camera sucked the power right out of them. These batteries lasted through hundreds of pictures before needing re-charging. Definitely worth buying.

Great Charger and Batteries! 2008-01-16

I've had this product for just over a year now, and it meets all of my expectations. The batteries hold charge for over 3000 pictures with flash in my Pentax K100D dSLR camera and charge up to full in less than 3 hours! Best bang for your buck is this kit! Would recommend to anyone looking for reliable and long lasting batteries for cheap!

This charger saves money 2008-01-15

The Sony Quick Battery charger is saving me money.[move over bunny] I use the batteries in my digital camera, and boy it re-charges quick.

Great product 2008-01-14

Good product, good value for money. I've bought 4 of these chargers for myself and friends and very statisfied with the quality.

Sleek compact unit 2008-01-14

Well made, reasonably priced, and works fine. The batteries are really good, and LAST. I like the design of it, with the folding plug and silver case. Nice job SONY!

strong 2008-01-14

the batterys last a lot longer than any other i've used in a digital camera. quick recharge also. they just last and last. recomended.

Took me long enough! 2008-01-14

Why didn't I do this sooner. I can use these batteries in other equipment and it makes my life so much easier.

Reliable Charger 2008-01-13

I have seen this SONY Battery Charger is reliable, non-failing and quick too. I had one with lesser mAh power, now this one charges batteries with lower Amps also.

Money Saver! 2008-01-12

We love this product! My husband plays Xbox 360 nonstop and we were going through batteries like crazy for his wireless controller. Now these batteries last way longer than regular ones plus we don't have to buy new ones. The price was unbeatable and paid for itself immediately! Easy to use.

Very Nice Batteries 2008-01-10

These batteries are great. It stops charging when it's finished charging, so it won't overcharge the batteries. A downside is that it takes a long time to charge though.

Good for Cameras 2008-01-09

These batteries last much longer in my Canon A570 camera than normal AA batteries. The charger is slim and unobtrusive so it's out of the way when plugged in. Good deal for camera batteries or MP3 players since it also charges AAAs.

Great bargain 2008-01-07

I was in the market for a quick battery charger and batteries that would hold up in my underwater camera/strobe. I've always had great luck with Sony products, so decided to try this product. I've not been disappointed in either. The charger quickly charges the batteries, which have worked well in both the camera and strobe. I'd recommend this to anyone looking for a good charger. Price was great, and quality matched.

Great Going SONY 2008-01-07

We purchased our daughter a new mega pixel digital camera for Christmas and purchased a Sony Quick Recharge NiMH Battery Charger to recharge batteries for her (digital cameras go through batteries astonishingly quickly). When the Sony Charger arrived it was discovered to be an excellently built high end product with 4 NiMH batteries installed.
The charger has a universal charging option for overseas use and recharged the original 4 batteries very quickly.
The Sony NiMH Batteries are still in use from the original charge at Christmas with 2 left for backup when she needs them.
The unit was moderately priced and we feel we received much more than our monies worth from Sony.

Sony AA battery charger 2008-01-07

Excellent value for the money. Works perfectly, the rechargeable batteries seem to last forever after charging. I bought a second one for a gift because it has worked so well for me.

Good product, good value 2008-01-03

Great product at this price point.

Pros: quick charge, small item - travels nicely
Cons: wished I would have considered a charger that worked in the car as well.

After 7 months and various uses, still going strong! 2008-01-02

For the bargain shoppers out there that are viewing this item and wondering if it is worth the higher price to get this charger over the Panny's or no-name brands, take my word for it, it is. After spending much more in total with other chargers and batteries, I had pretty much resigned myself to the thought that these things are somewhat disposable. This unit changed my mind.

I have had this charger for a little over 7 months now and have put the 2500 mAh AA Ni-MH Sony batteries to the test in everything that takes AA's that I own! My digital camera, wireless laser mouse, Xbox 360 controllers, A/V remotes, Maglight flashlights, Logitech PS3 controllers... whatever you throw these batteries into you will easily get 3-4 times more life than with alkalines, with each charge.

And it is true that it takes about 4 1/2 hours for this Sony "quick" battery charger to fully refresh the batteries as other reviews have written, but it is well worth the extra time. I have owned a few of the "dumb" chargers that will really perform a quick charge, but they destroy the life of your rechargeables by just burning them to what the charger thinks is the right amount of time, not the right amount of voltage! With the temperature/voltage protection in this unit, you will get a much longer life out of your batteries.

Bottom line: rechargeable batteries and chargers is one of those cases where you get what you pay for. This one is worth it.

BATTERY CHARGER 2008-01-02

THIS WENT WITH THE CAMERA THAT I PURCHASED AND IT WILL BE VERY NICE TO RECHARGE BATTERIES SO THAT THE CAMERA WILL ALWAYS BE READY FOR USE.

VERNA GREEN

It's wonderful! 2008-01-01

It works well and the battery can work for a wonderful long time. I like it.

A great value 2007-12-31

This charger and batteries are a great value for the price. I bought it to accompany a digital camera I gave as a gift. With this, there are always 2 freshly charged batteries ready for action. I would definitely buy it again.

I'm all charged up 2007-12-30

over this charger and so are my NIMH batteries. Does the job with no fuss or bother and lasts indefinetly in my power eating digital camera. Haven't needed to recharge them yet, they seem to last forever (buy good batteries though, I use the Sony batteries).

Sleek and fast charger 2007-12-28

I bought two of these. One to charge our Wii batteries, the other for my daughter's digital camera. The case is sleek and the plug folds in so it makes it easy to pack up and travel with (we always take our charger on vacations to make sure our cameras won't miss any shots). This charger fully charged the batteries within hours rather than overnight like my old charger. I'm very pleased.

Cool Sony Rechargeable battery 2007-12-28

It is easy to carry along with the charger; furthermore the batteries can stay up along my 1 week holiday trip.

For Sony rechargable kits 2007-12-27

Very good product and fast shipping. The batteries can last a long time after each recharge.

Descent charger 2007-12-25

Great charger. Good thing is it can be used almost anywhere with 100-240 volt capability.

Good one 2007-12-23

This is a good light charger. I would like it if someone compared this with the LaCrosse charger! It charges quick and over the past month have had no issues whatsoever. One thing they dont tell you is that you cant charge more than 2 AAAs simultaneously. Good stuff. Definitely a recommended buy.

Lacks a power cord 2007-12-22

Nice unit. Charges quickly. One major drawback that I was unaware of when I made my purchase: there is no power cord so that the unit, which has the power plug (w/o a cord) folded into the back of the housing, must be connected directly to the wall outlet.

must have 2007-12-21

i bought this to use with my xbox and its great, very long lasting 2500mah batteries, and smart charger that wont over charge the batteries

Working Well 2007-12-21

I bought this battery charger after going thru many reviews. Uptill now its working fine. I found out later on that there are other battery chargers available that charges the AA, AAA & bigger size(D)batteries (which many of toy cars and other children play items uses). Overall I recommend buying it, make sure amazon is cheapest, which nowadays is not (Unfortunately).

Service 2007-12-18

That was an excellent service bought the charger and got it within three days I am proud of you keep the good work on.

seems to be good.. 2007-12-18

I read a few mixed responses about this product. Though I didn't get to use this too many times, I think the product overall is on the better side.
Oh! BTW, prompt delivery too..

It is a good buy 2007-12-18

It is really a good buy. It is not expensive compared with other rechargers since it comes with 4 batteries. It takes less time to recharge the batteries, and also, it will automatically stop when it is done. I like it so much.

Not the batteries of the past 2007-12-18

These aren't the rechargable batteries from years back. These batteries really last! The best thing is when they do die...you just recharge them. I am going to buy some more. I really like them.

A decent charger 2007-12-17

I only recharge my batteries once a week at most. I find this battery recharger quite useful even though the cover is kind of flimsy.

So Far So Good 2007-12-16

I like the size of this product. It will be nice to pop into the suitcase so can always have batteries at the ready for the camera.

Good Value! 2007-12-11

We use these rechargeable batteries for an Xbox 360 controller and they have worked great! No Complaints! Highly Reccommend!

Would buy it again 2007-12-07

That's about the highest compliment I can give a product. My son bought one for his Canon Powershot and I liked it so much I bought one for ours. Rechargeable batteries are the only way to go for digital cameras, imho.

Great product but .... 2007-12-05

If you want to charge only AA and AAA batteries this unit does the job... If you need C, D or 9V, you will need to look elsewhere....

Does the job...

A bargain of an nimh battery package 2007-11-30

It's been well over a year now that I got the Sony charger and batteries.
I use them mostly in my hand held Garmin Venture CX GPS and Garmin Streetpilot. I have charged the batteries a couple or 3 times over the last 12 months and am well pleased with their longevity. This is a "smart" charger that is easy to use. Note this is not one of those 15 minute chargers.If time is that valuable to you need to spend more bucks on a faster charger. I use the charger for my nimh AA & AAA I got before this Sony charger package and all the batteries seem to charge in a couple of hours. The charger is safe as it doesn't get hot and shuts off automatically when the batteries are fully charged. I haven't traveled abroad with the Sony charger yet but can see its advantages with its light and slim profile, and adaptabiltiy to varying foreign electricity requirements.
I consider this Sony charger and 4 Sony 2500 batteries a bargain and one of the best electronic investments I have made.

Good Digital Camera Accessory 2007-11-29

My new Olympus camera refused to work with the batteries that I used with my old camera. This combo of batteries/charger solved that problem. Good reviews led me to this purchase and I am very satisfied with the result.

Worst NiMH I have ever used 2007-11-28

I own this Sony battery/charger combo. All NiMh batteries self discharge but these are the worst I've ever encountered for self discharge. The storage capacity of these batteries also quickly degraded. The "refresh" feature of the charger did nothing to restore capacity. Replaced these batteries with generic NiMH (Powerex branded) and continued to use the Sony charger and the same digital camera - after more than 6 months of use there has been no evidence of the rapid self discharge and diminished storage capacity battery issues that I experienced with the Sony batteries. Do yourself a favor and avoid purchasing these batteries. Note, I gave this product 1 star only because the rating system did not allow me to give the product a zero star rating.

This is not SUPER QUICK as it said! 2007-11-28

I decided to buy this model because the name said Super Quick Charger.
However, if you flip the package and read the detail, which AMAZON does not allow you to do that, this SUPER QUICK for charging four 2500mAh NiMH batteries means 310 minutes. That is 5 hours. How can you call this super quick. The name is exaggerate.

The good thing about it is no external adapter is require. So, the space needed to carry this around is less. The weight of this unit, however, is still quite heavy.

I have another quick charger which took only about 30 minutes to fully charge the same battery. It is from Duracell, but it comes with external adapter, which does make it too bulky.

So, I think you have to trade time for space if you want to buy this.
It is cheap, though!

Good charger for travel 2007-11-27

Pros:

Compact size
Fold-down plug
Charges each cell independently (not two in series)
110-240V worldwide power
Low price

Cons:

Can only charge two AAA cells, not four (charges 4 of 0-4 AA and 0-2 AAA)
Only one LED for charging status
Plastic door falls off easily and is cumbersome to use (but you can remove it permanently)

Mine came with four 2500 mAh AA cells. Their actual capacity (on my Maha C9000) measured at around 2330 mAh. Your mileage may vary.

Really a good product 2007-11-25

Great product.I bought this along with my camera around 7 months back and still its working very well. The included batteries are still holding up for days. Its not a "Rapid charger" but if you have an extra set of batteries, this is the best charger for the price.

Battery did not last. 2007-11-20

I can not believe it is from SONY. With the full chage, it only took about 19 pictures in my Canon 560 camera before it showed change battery and the camera shut itself off.

OK product but I doubted they ship the brand new one. 2007-11-18

When I got this item, it looks like being used, makes me feel not that good.

Amazing difference in my digital camera! 2007-11-15

I've been feeling guilty about chewing up AA batteries every since I got a digital camera and so ordered this little gem. WOW! What a difference!! The batteries last and last. The charger is fast (relatively - 5-6 hours) and easy to use. Highly recommend!

Battery Recharger 2007-11-15

Very pleased. I am impressed with how long the batteries last when charged. My son uses the batteries for his XBOX 360 remote and I was tired of buying batteries all the time. This Sony battery recharger has saved me money and time. It comes with 4 batteries, so when the batteries in the remote run down, he has a spare ready to go!

A good product 2007-11-15

Seriously though...

This is a pretty good battery charger and it definitely gets the job done. It also charges in a relatively short amount of time. I purchased it along with another set of four batteries for my Wii remotes. If my batteries die, I just pull out two freshly charged ones from the charger and put in the dead ones to be charged. Simple.

There's a door you have to flip open to access the batteries. The only reason I removed a star from the rating is that they could have made the door a little more sturdy. It has come off the hinges a few times. Fortunately, it snaps back in pretty easily.

Excellent!!!!!!!! 2007-11-12

These batteries have initially been charged and are still working my camera. I've probably shot close to 100 pictures without having to recharge yet. Excellent deal. Buy it!

Works well 2007-11-11

Recharges quickly and works well. I do wish that it was designed to recharge 4 AAA bateries at a time (only 2). I use that size more often than the AA size which does do 4 at a time.

Awesome battery and charger 2007-11-04

This baby charges around 4 hours for all 4 batteries rated at 2500Mah. I then used it for three weeks on heavy picture-taking in my Canon A560 digital camera. To this day, battery capacity has not reached "Low". So much juice for a very good price. I also bought the 4-pack Sony 2500Mah AA batteries. Haven't used them yet because of the long usage I get from my bundled package. Buy it!

Charger 2007-11-03

This arrived on time, worked as advertised, and am buying more batteries and different sizes for the unit.

Good purchase.
Clint.

Depends on your frame of reference I suppose 2007-10-30

They work. I use them in my Canon 580 EX-II Flash. I get a LOT of flashes out of them. (Hundreds) I really wonder what they are comparing this charger to when they say "super quick" I have a NIMH charger that charges 4 AAs in 15 minutes. This is NOT it. It takes hours, I'm not sure how many, I loose interest watching batteries charge. I usually plug them in and do other things. I do like that it is compact. The plug folds in in the back, so you can fit it in your pocket easily, if thats the sort of thing you like to do. It is nice to keep a spare set in the camera bag without worrying about the perfect storm of batteries coming together and perfectly aligning them into a square short circuit of death, setting all your equipment on fire, burning down your house, and kicking the neighbors dog.

Works fine for most part 2007-10-30

I bought this charger and battery combo about a year ago. The charger works fine for my needs, takes about 4 hrs. to charge 4 AA 2500 mAh batteries. The charger gets hot during the process though.

Initially, the batteries worked fine. My usage (digital photography, Canon S2 camera) was such that I needed to recharge them once a month. But after about 8 months of use I realized they did not run for long even after recharging. I thought maybe they have just lost the capacity to hold power. But to be sure I paid close attention to their behavior. If I charged them fully and used them after 5-7 days they would not last long. I then charged them fully and immediately used them (on a trip) and they lasted for almost 400 photos. That is about the same as how long they lasted when they were new. So, it seems these days they cannot retain power for long after a full recharge.

I rate this item three stars because the batteries seem to discharge pretty quickly.

Awesome value for money - the best charger ever 2007-10-29

Super product - works like a charm, recharges batteries really fast. And great value for money. I use it with my Canon camera - the batteries stay charged for a very long time.

sent unwanted item 2007-10-28

I tried to cancel my order but they sent it instead. Now I have to bring it to the post office and pay to return it...
no return labels?
there should be.
Joseph Xavier Glennon

Good quality batteries & charger 2007-10-24

Its very good quality rechargeable batteries and charger... I am using it for more than 2 years now.. its still working fine.. thanks!

Good Charger and Batteries 2007-10-22

Charger is easy to use and relatively fast. It is only good for 2 or 4 AA's or 2 AAA's, but it does the job. Batteries are plenty powerful and seem to hold a charge well.

Works gr8... 2007-10-10

I bought this charger and batteries for my Canon S3. It charges the batteries fairly quickly. The batteries last for ages. I have been able to get more than 500 shots in single charge.

Great starter kit! 2007-10-05

Using for digital flash for slr camera. Awesome recharge time, and very bright flash. Enables me to shot more shot, quicker, with greater lighting. The best!

Good NiMh Charger - Good Price 2007-10-04

This is actually my first battery charger, so I left a star available in case I see something better someday. But this unit performs as the manual suggests it will. Note: I have read that some of these come with charged batteries - with this Sony charger, the batteries must be charged before use which takes about 5 hours.

battery charger 2007-10-04

Convenient and compact. I use it when traveling and never have to worry about needing batteries!

Great product so far 2007-10-03

The sony AA batteries (4 included) hold a charge well, as do the AAA batteries (not included; I bought energizer) that can also be charged (but only 2 AAAs at a time) in this unit. Many people say rechargeable batteries die much more quickly than alkaline, but I haven't found that to be the case... yet. I used two of the sony batteries in a flashlight that I accidentally left on for more than 24 hours -- and the flashlight was still blazing strong when I remembered to go get it.

My turtle was super quick too... 2007-10-02

"Quick" is a relative term.
It takes hours and hours to charge the batteries. I was disappointed.
Also it can charge 4 AA but only 2 AAA batteries. No idea why 2 more AAA clips couldn't be included.

Bottom line is this is an OK charger but nothing special. I'm a bit underwhelmed given the description on Amazon.

Works as advertised. 2007-09-26

Some people gripe about the so-called "quick" charge, but if you keep a spare set of charged batteries on hand (always a good policy) you will never have problems. It will charge them faster than you can drain them, and that's quick enough for me.

My only complaints are (1) it gets warm enough that you might want to make sure it gets some airflow, and (2) the folding plug sometimes folds as I'm attempting to plug it into an awkward spot. The first is going to be an issue with any charger, and the second is a necessary trade-off for having a folding plug at all.

Also it will charge four AA batteries at once, but only two AAA. That is slightly annoying, but I don't have any devices that use more than two AAAs, so it's not critical.

The charge life of the included batteries is more than adequate. Don't be surprised if you change them out less than you changed out alkalines before.

Super Quick ??? 2007-09-21

If by Super Quick you mean 260 to 310 minutes for four AAA batteries, then I guess it is super quick. But that isn't my definition of super quick.

Slow like molasses 2007-09-20

Was probably quick five years ago. You can now get a 15 minute charger for around the same price. One of my few bad buys at amazon.

Sony BCG-34HE4 Super-Quick Worldwide Battery Charger 2007-09-19

Hi
I have been using other rechargeable cless, but these ones are realy great. They worked 3 times more than the normal batteries. I will strongly recommend it.

Rinku

SONY SUPER QUICK BATTERY CHARGER 2007-09-19

I WAS TRAVELING TO EUROPE FOR 2 WEEKS AND NEEDED A CHARGER FOR MY CAMERA BATTERIES. BELIEVE ME THE ONE'S FROM BEST BUY DON'T WORK!!! AFTER MY EXPERIENCE 2 YEARS AGO WHEN THE ONE THAT WAS SUPPOSE TO WORK EXPLODED, I DIDN'T WANT TO TAKE ANY CHANCES. THIS WAS AN EXCELLENT CHOICE!! WORKED LIKE A CHARM...

It is small and fast and does the job 2007-09-12

I've only used this a few times so far because the batteries last a long time. It plugs right into the wall with 4 batteries and is pretty fast. Easy to take traveling too.

Sony BCG-34HE4 Super Battery Charger 2007-09-11

This battery charger works well. The Sony rechargeable batteries lasted a long time in my digital camera. The only thing this charger is missing is a battery refresh to drain any charge left in your batteries before you recharge. That is why I only gave it a rating of 4.

Works great 2007-09-11

Bought it nearly a year ago and still works great. Charger can be used anywhere in the world because it is a dual voltage charger, but you need to buy the pin adapter from any local electronics store. The batteries are still working. The indicator on the charger tells you that batteries are being charged (orange) and then goes off to indicate charge complete.

Good bundle (batteries and the charger) 2007-09-10

As some others have mentioned, this is a compelling value for the money: the charger and the batteries (4 AAs). It is a rapid charger - I'm pleased with its performance.

Really gooood!! 2007-09-07

I would definitely recommend this product!! Especially if you are using for travel.. it is really compact, nice looking and battery last for a long time!! Charging doesn't take that long either..

Nice AA NiMH Batteries charger 2007-09-03

I had a Digicam which uses niMH batteries. I use this device and batteries for use and backup power. This is a excellent for travelling and has International usability. This can also charge AAA batteries as well. This is also have a number of good features of battery type detection, auto cutoff features. Overall excellent product.

Updated review 2007-09-03

Update: 08/15/08
I figured out that the prblm is not with the battery but my camera Z712, which is very demanding in its consumption. These batteries work well and hold the charge for a good amnt of time when used in other devices. The charging is swift and has a light indicator to show full charge.
I have bought the stock batteries for my camera and using these Sony NiMH on other devices.
Lesson here: Be sure what your needs are, b4 u venture to buy something, check wther the ratings and capacity match your device

Old review:
I bought this pack for my Kodak Z712 - though the camera recommends a stock Lithium battery(like KLIC-800), i bought these as these are multi purpose (Kodak said that NiMH shud also be good enough). BUT... they dont last long at all... i was on a vacation to Canada and I had a really bad experience... they dont last even for 30 shots... i carried the spare 2 but they wud last for 30 shots only...i was fed up! i was going to the CN tower and Niagara with family and this is the time one wudnt want the batteries to trouble u. I had to buy a 4pack single charge Lithium batteries for 15$ (i bought the 4pack sonyNiMH with charger for 20$).
BUT...
I am not sure whether its my fault. the first time initial charge that they say shud be be done for 8hrs (or whatever)... i did not do that...i was very excited on getting my camera and wanted to try it immediately.. so i charged the sony only for 1 hr and used it and drained it... wud this be the cause ??? (then why the hell they dont charge it b4 they sell ???)

Horrible Battery and horrible warranty from Sony 2007-08-14

The battery started to have very short life after 2 times' recharge. I called SONY at 800-222-7669 and they told me the battery has only 90 day warranty and suggested me to buy a new set of battery. They also said their battery has compatible issue with Canon camera. I wish they can provide this information on the product description.

WOW! amazing product 2007-08-14

I bought this charger a few months ago and I am proud to say that I only used it twice! The batteries held out really long. At sleepaway camp, everyone else was charging their batteries every night, while I only had to do it once. I am extremely happy with this purchase.

Decent but could be improved 2007-08-13

I ordered this charger to replace a 10 year old model which is no longer manufactured. While this charger does a passable job, it has a few design flaws. (1) the hinged cover is very flimsy and will come off very easily. This isn't any real big deal, as my old charger didn't even have a cover, but it's annoying. (2) the charger will charge up to 4 AA's, but only 2 AAA's (in the center slots). My old charger would do 4 or 4, in any combination. (3) the fold-out AC plug is mounted on the top left corner of the unit instead of being more centered. This seems to me to be a potential cause of breakage, since it isn't well balanced. Still, the charger is very lightweight and seems to work well so far. I haven't had it long enough to judge the performance.

Works great and batteries last a long time. 2007-08-10

Only complaint is that the hinged plastic cover comes off sometimes, but you can pop it right back on I'd buy it again.

Works great, charges quickly 2007-08-03

This charges the batteries quickly - the set was charged in under a few hours. Great for the environment and very economical in the long run.

Lasts pretty long! 2007-08-02

I bought these batteries/battery charger for my Canon PowerShot S3 IS. Using non-rechargeable Alkaline batteries just didn't cut it for me. These took a whole lot more pictures before they even show signs of surrender. The fact they're rechargeable definitely puts a smile on my face. They charge pretty quick, too!