
One thing I'm going to need this week is a lot of energy. We'll be busy, busy, busy! My grandfather turns 90 (amazing energy!), my nephew turns 1 (another big milestone!) and we're driving to Chicago for BlogHer and also plan to visit Museum of Science and Industry and The Field Museum. And my digital camera will accompany me to all those events. Thanks to Energizer and that pink bunny, at least my camera won't lack in energy even though I may be dragging!
Around here it seems just about every little gadget and toy needs batteries! Energizer knows all about energy and energy needs. Their line of rechargeable batteries and charging systems caters to on the go families. I just briefly walked around our den and counted no less than 10 battery powered toys on the floor. That is the tip of the iceberg. We go through quite a few batteries, needless to say. Here are the top battery hogs in our home: our flashlights, the digital camera, my daughter's LeapFrog Tag reader, my son's Fisher-Price Ocean Wonders Aquarium, the kid's electronic music keyboard and the Brio battery-powered train engine. They all require different battery sizes.
Energizer recently sent me a variety of chargers and batteries to review. The first one we tried out is the Family Charger. Geez, I should of had one of these chargers a long time ago. It charges all sizes in multiple combinations, up to 8 AAA, 8 AA, 2 9V, 4 C and 4 D. The charge status indicator lets you know when charging is completed. We use AA batteries the most, so the ability to charge 8 at a time is certainly useful. While we've only had the charger and batteries a month and can't verify all the claims as far as durability and how long the batteries keep charge in storage (manufacturer claims up to 6 months), what we can attest to is that the rechargeable batteries work as good if not better than the ordinary alkaline AA batteries. Plus, the charger is good for the environment. I'm so happy I don't have to dispose of as many batteries as before.
The Energizer Family Charger suggested retail price is $29.99 (batteries not included). The charger is best suited for Energzier NiMH batteries. Charge time varies depending on the battery size and how many batteries need charging. It takes about three hours to charge 4 AA batteries and six hours to charge 8 AA batteries. (Refer to Energizer website for complete instructions and product details.) I know that fast chargers are all the rage, but here's one interesting tidbit I learned by visiting the website FAQ page: "fast chargers can limit the NiMH battery lifetime to 150 charges while slower chargers can prolong the cycle life to more than 500 charges."
Did you know you can recycle your rechargeable batteries free of charge? Visit http://www.call2recycle.org/ for full details and to find a recycling center near you.
Buying a charger? - Don't forget to send in the Energizer® Rechargeable® Charger $5.00 mail-in Rebate. Offer ends 8/15/2009.


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85 comments:
I love battery chargers. I had one that went with my first ever digital camera, but when the camera became obsolete I got rid of it. I'd love to win this Energizer one, though, to help power my extra-and-for-special-occasions-alarm-clock. I only set it when there will be dire, horrible consequences if I don't wake up on time (less than half of the time, I swear!). And it's good to have a battery-powered back-up in case of power outages.
Thanks!
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My digital camera...
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This would be lovely for my digital camera!
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I used to have a lot of rechargable batteries but over time I am down to just 8 AA batteries.
I would love to have this to power up my CD player that I listen to Audio books on everynight when I go to bed. Or my digital camera.
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I'd power up ALL The toys my son has!
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I just got a new digital camera for my birthday and it takes double a batteries! I need a recharger badly!
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My flashlights, all 5 of them, one for each bedroom, the living room, and family room.
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My tv remotes! It always seems theres one remote thats on low battery and it drives me nuts!
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I'm always using batteries, but I guess the TV remote is the one that is used the most b/c everyone in the house uses it...then it would be a c.d. player most likely. I'm sure there are a ton more but I'm blanking on everything. LOL
thanks for the review/contest.
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definitely the digital camera or video camera
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I need to power my camera and the tv remote plus various toys
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I'd like to try them in my digital camera.
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I've been needing a charger! I had one and I left if in the hospital when my sister had my nephew!(almost 2 yrs ago!) I would love to have it to charge the batteries for my camera!
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would love to power my flip video camera with these batteries. amsbolda@hotmail.com
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I would use it to power up batteries for all of my little boys toys (and there are a lot of them). Thanks for the great giveaway!
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My daughter has a winnie the pooh nightlight that displays pictures on the ceiling. If that thing runs out of batteries we are ALL in big TROUBLE!
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I could really use this for my Brother Label Maker. It uses 6 batteries at a time and this would sure help on the expenses. Thank you so much!
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I would definitely power a little bedside light(when I buy one) so I don't have to keep getting up when I'm done with the light across the room.
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All of my battery-operated kids' toys!
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I would power our Wii Remotes
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I'd use this to recharge batteries for two things- a little remote control fire truck that belongs to my son- great fun, but boy does it eat batteries! And my pocket digital video camera, also a big battery hog.
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I will probably be powering either video game controllers or baby toys, miraklekid@aol.com
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We need rechargable batteries for our Wii controls. :)
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I still use my walkman and the rechargeable batteries will be used for that!
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Our remote controls!
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I would love this for our remote controls. THey are forever and a day dying
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I would love this for my cordless mouse and keyboard
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This would be fabulous to use with my handy dandy little point and shoot digital camera. Thanks for the opportunity.
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Great for the environment and for taking pictures without worrying about missing a shot bc I forgot to get new batteries. Thanks for the chance!
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i'd love this for our new leapster 2 and our remote controls
The Wii remotes for sure!
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I'd love it for our Leapster!
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I would use these for my digital camera.
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These would be great to charge the batteries on my digital camera, as well as my daughter's digital camera. Thanks.
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I sure could really use this for my digital camera.
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definitely my digital camera!!
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I would love to use a battery charger for my Nintendo Wii remote and my regular tv remote (plus might as start using them on my digital camera)
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Cool giveaway!
My camera and my wii
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