I started my hobby in flashlights and chargers in early 2012.
After reading several threads in CPF and BLF during those first few months, I was able to discern that the chargers to buy at that time was the buy-once, cry-once models which were the Maha C9000, the Pila IBC and eventually also the iCharger 106B+. I had the pleasure of owning and using those chargers, never looked back, and has not regretted buying those.
Several VP2s and Opus versions later, the search never ends for me.
I bought my Pila IBC then for $55…yes, $55! So, if we go by the logic of ratio-and-proportion (considering what this charger can do compared to the Pila), then this SkyRC MC3000 should retail at least $225!
For all intents and purposes, a few of us will need this, but a lot will want this, I, for one, want this….have we ever been satisfied with just one light, or charger, or knife that does not even get used, for that matter?
Even just for the pleasure of owing one, I’ll go for this.
Yeah, but most universal remotes are just too cheaply-made and very average quality compared to the OEMs, and, my post was not intended to be taken that seriously!
What makes this charger expensive is not what it can do, but how well it integrates all the features into a single easy to use high quality unit. It has been under real world testing for quite a time.
If I had to pick only one flashlight, one set of batteries and one charger, I would be sure which light and battery to grab (M43 and 30Q) but not the charger. I hope the MC3000 becomes that charger.
If i only had 1 light and less than a handful of batteries, I would never buy this charger. Way overkill.
If I had many (kind of) batteries and want to do reviews and making graphs to keep track of my cells, I would consider buying one. consider if it was around or below 100.
The plus does a good enough job for what people really need of a multi function charger.
Perhaps this is so to some individuals, but isn’t it ironic that to those of us with already multiple lights and batteries, chances are we also own multiple chargers, yet most probably find a way to “want” this charger?
How ironic it is but I would call it a sweet, pleasurable irony! haha
Features aside, it will also be interesting to see how well it handles the most basic tasks of what a smart charger is supposed to do. I remain very skeptical. Thankfully, your detailed tests usually uncover a myriad of problems associated with several chargers.
Inconsistent charging results that vary with the number of cells and/or size and chemistry being charged.
Several design defects in hardware and firmware that were overlooked during the manufacturers haste to rush a product to market before thoroughly beta testing it.
Even more disconcerting is the sociopathic troll who was permanently banned from BLF for preying on others, and is actually now allowed to spearhead this charger on the nazi forum. You’d think others would think twice about who they’d allow to represent their products. But lies, evasion and non disclosure of the full truth while attempting to rip off others has often remained a benchmark of Chinese sales tactics. :money_mouth_face: For those reasons, I doubt Id ever buy one of these chargers… but who knows.
Will you been offered to participate in the testing loop? I sure hope so!