I have a choice......

[alfreddajero]

I plan on getting either one of these chargers and need feedback from the members here........I have an rc charger that i have been using but want something dedicated to AA's and AAA's for my lights. I was going to get one of each or just get both of the same. Please tell me your thoughts on these two only.lovecpf

 

[rhymemaze]

I've been toying between these two chargers for a bit as well. I ended up choosing the BC-900 for the display (displays info for 4 cells as opposed to scrolling through the info for each cell on the MAHA) and the "freebes." Mine should arrive today via FedEx so once I get in there and fiddle with it, I can give you a better user report on it. Both are great chargers from what I read so I don't think you can go wrong with either one. The MAHA has a better warranty (3yrs vs. 1 on the LaCrosse) if that factors in your decision.

 

[alfreddajero]

The warranty does'nt matter at all with me......yes the batts would make or break my decision as well since i could always use more nimh's. Yes please post back when you get the chance since i plan on getting two of the same, or get them both. lol But i would like to know what users think, my order goes in tomorrow with Thomas Distributing.

 

[rhymemaze]

Re: Thomas

...as a note, if you order early in the morning before 8AM CST (though that link seems to disappear earlier than that), Thomas has the "early morning special" where you can add 2 eight cell holders for "free" though I think it adds $.30 to shipping total.

Oh, and when you get to checkout, you can save about a buck by choosing the discount shipping (as opposed to letting them choose the shipping method. It says it will take an additional 2-4 days for goods to arrive but mine still came Fed Ex 2 day.). I love to save a buck :)

 

[rickd]

I used to have both; recently gave my BC-900 away to my brother as I no longer used it. I prefer the C-9000 for the following reasons:

1) better quality
2) better charging current selection (100 to 2000 ma in steps of 100)
3) better discharging current selection (100 to 1000 ma in steps of 100 )
4) has a break-in mode
5) does not automatically recharge the batteries after doing a discharge
6) does not heat up the batteries as much at higher currents
7) defaults to a more reasonable charge rate (1,000 ma instead of 200ma)

 

[Bones]

I would also recommend the MH-C9000 for the reasons set down by rickd.

Incidentally, WiredQube, a member of the CPFMarketplace, is offering forum members a 5% discount and a genuine Powerex model MHS-CC150 bag with the MH-C9000:

http://www.cpfmarketplace.com ... post2253039

http://www.cpfmarketplace.com ... post2246314

http://wiredqube.com .. products_id=9

They are also shipping the most recent version of the MH-C9000, and the last time I checked, their shipping fees were also somewhat less than those imposed by ThomasDistributing.

 

[alfreddajero]

Just wanted to say thanks guys.....i think i already made up my mind........thinking of just getting the c9000 instead.

 

[alfreddajero]

I just put in my order for two maha c9000's and one BC-900, i figured i should get that one as well since its small and would be easy to pack up on a small trip.