I am not quite sure how to feel abot these news, on one hand I am happy for Xtar, on the other hand I am concerned what comes next, because, let’s face it, we are the ones buying fakes/clones/stolen designs/etc all the time….
If Xtar wants to be taken serious for 'cracking down' on counterfeiters, they need to take it to the next level by disclosing how to ID a fake and then calling out vendors that have been selling these fakes. Concern here should not be limited to the new guys (WB and FT). We have all seen or been victims of fakes from DD or DX in the past. In fact my Nitecore i4 was from DD and I've often wondered if it was a fake. My Xtart WP2 II was bought directly from Xtar so I'm not worried.
Tonight I can open up my nitecore I4 chargers. I bought one direct from Nitecore and one from wallbuys.
The only downside is I can’t remember what one is what. I think the one I’ve got at home is my wallbuys one and the one in my office drawer is the official one.
Anyone got tips on opening these up? They don’t seem to have screw holes on them
Yes, that is the problem. My i4 from DinoDirect does not consistently stop charging Li-Ions at 4.2, it often stops at 4.22 or even up to 4.25. After letting the cells sit for a few minutes they usually calm down a bit down to 4.2 or 4.21. It still makes me nervous and I won't leave the charger unattended. My Xtar charger, however, always stops at the exact same voltage.
I won't bother asking DD for a replacement - they would probably just send me another fake! Business goes elsewhere.
Yeah, but even though I know it isn't safe to leave charging batteries unattended,
I'm now scared of even falling asleep with them in my room lest my charger make like a dragon and start spewing toxic fumes.