Do you always trust the pictures when shopping on the internets? What’s stopping DX from copying the pictures of Panasonic’s site? I for one would stay away from them.
Definitely the best source for a great number of us when it comes to Eneloops. I have bought from ChibiM now 3 times and would not hesitate in the future. His prices are always cheaper than I can find locally in our little republic of Canuckistan and you know your getting the newest generation compared to a number of places around here still selling old gen2 stock.
As for DX’s listings… well after that last Samsung fake 3200mah battery adventure I wouldn’t trust them or touch them with a ten foot pole. All the pics/info was for the correct/legit batteries and what people got (or have yet to receive in my case) was anything but….
Here’s a good place to get Eneloops from (I don’t know if this helps you or not):
I learned about this shop here on BLF, and they come well recommended. I bought some Eneloops from them (Tropical as they’re European market only) and had no problems at all.
I’m glad you’re still updating this thread. I only ever read stuff that comes across the front page news. So, I would have missed this entirely. Great collection of information you have going here, ChibiM! Thanks for all your efforts in putting this together and keeping it up-to-date!
since they produce some eneloops in China, I haven`t updated the thread.. as it has been a little confusing.. because they used the same codes, like BK-3MCC, but with the added E or A.. and I have no idea what they stand for..
so up till now its focused on Japan made only.
I asked panasonic through email, but they havent replied.. dont think they will ever do..either...
BTW; if Im going to update the first few posts with the newer Chinese made cells, HOW should I do that?
I don’t think a whole separate list for the Chinese cells, just a separate entry for them in the existing list and table. Or do you think it really would be too confusing? The added E or A might be codes for the factory they are made in. That should be enough to differentiate them in the list, I’d think.
*1 BQ-C25 is a multi battery charger, and can charge 9V batteries, 2 in total.
*2 Fast charging can only be done with 2 cells. and not with 4 at the same time.
*3 the BQ-CC24 is a timer based charger especially for eneloop Lite, therefore its not recommended to use with standard eneloops.
*4 zero power consumption is that the charger will use less than 0.005 watt when not in use, according to IEC62301 it qualifies for Zero Power Consumption.