In his WINDOWS SECRETS newsletter, Brian Livingston  
recommends the Lightning Pack 4000N. 

"After extensive research, we've selected the 
Lightning Pack 4000N This device is top rated as the smallest, lightest, and safest AA/AAA fast-charger on the market."
 

 

   

 

 

 
 
 

 

 

Matt Blaze at crypto.com has created one of the best test and review sites for 6 of the most popular rechargers on the market today. 


Here is what he says:

"Overall, the RipVan100 Lightning Pack 4000N wall/travel charger was the lowest temperature charger measured, maintaining a cell temperature under 32° C throughout (it was also one of the fastest, peaking in less than 120 minutes even with deep discharged cells)."

 

 

 


 

 

 

"Excellent charger and is exactly what I've been looking for. I don't think there's another charger on the market that is as portable, simple to use and charges as cool. My tests so far confirm all the claims on your site. Great job on a great product!"

"Just had to share this update with you - In running comparison tests between other chargers, your Lightning Pack 4000N keeps coming out on TOP! After charging four well used Maha 2200 batteries in my Maha 401 recharger, my Olympus C750 gets 385 shots over a 2 day period. But after charging them using the battery conditioner in your Lightning Pack 4000N, over the next 3 1/2 days I got 815 pictures! Yes, 815! It's time for me to place an order for some of your cells and another recharger. My hat's off to your excellent product!" Sheila B.

"I've had one of these battery chargers for about two years, and I am exceedingly satisfied with it. It is about the size of a package of cigarettes and plugs directly into a wall outlet. No extra cords, transformers, etc. are needed, a big plus when traveling IMHO. 

"It automatically senses the voltage, so all that is required for overseas (e.g. 240 V) use is a little adapter for the charger prongs to fit them to the particular foreign outlet. I used it in China and Tibet by plugging it into the 120 V bathroom outlet provided by hotels for electric razors and the like, without any problems. When not in use, the plugs fold back flat into the case, so it is very compact. I bought twelve Sanyo cells at the same time, and my order arrived promptly and undamaged and all worked flawlessly. I recommend the vendor (RipVan100.com) and the charger without reservation."

"I must tell you that I just love my new charger! It charges these batteries in about two hours and provides a much cooler process than some other chargers I have seen in the past. You certainly made an excellent choice in selecting the LP4000N as your charger." 

"I recently received the charger and the batteries. I have to say I was amazed when I opened the box - it's so small and light! It's just the perfect charger for traveling and for people who want to save space. 

"I think when people will see how small this charger is they will order one for them and for their friends. It's a must have!!! It also includes a very detailed user's guide and it comes in a nice packaging. The batteries that I bought from you with it are also great. It charges the batteries so fast without heating them too much and it also works in any country - I'm from Israel and it works great here."

"Your charger is an absolutely amazing piece of high-end technology. It does all it promises: it is extremely light, compact, amazingly fast, accepts any input AC voltage. I am traveling a lot and all these features are equally important to me. 

"I am especially pleased to see that the batteries are kept just moderately warm during the charge cycle. There is nothing I would like to add to it's existing features. A rare case of an excellent product in today's world; especially when compared with other existing chargers, which are bulky, heavy, and where "fast" usually means 7-8 hours for a charging cycle, etc etc - this is what is available in local stores in Europe."

"The JETCELL GX batteries have been performing WONDERFULLY so far! I have used several different brands of NiMH batteries, and these give some of the best performance I've ever seen!"

"I placed your Sanyo AA NiMH cells in my Canon A20 and ran 700 shots before the cells gave out and the camera shut down. Now that is "WOW!" They work great! Their charge stands up under any conditions that Minnesota has thrown at it so far. The Every Ready equivalents just don't stand up as well. 

"Loved the product and the turnaround on the order."

"I am very happy with the batteries/charger combo! I use an Olympus E-10 with a 1gig microdrive to shoot Motor Sports, so I go through batteries every 30-60 minutes. I usually only have a couple of hours between sessions to recharge them. With all of the gear I have to lug from race to race, I don't want to have to take heavy battery chargers with big "wall wart" transformers. Your chargers are amazing in that they are so small but charge so quickly. 

"I have a race next weekend in Texas and I intend to flaunt my new batteries and chargers to everyone. I wouldn't be surprised if you get some orders the following week from some of my compatriots!"

"I have just tried testing some Sanyos in the E-10 and all I can say is 'Amazing'! These things must have nuclear cores or something. I charged them up last night and then put the camera on interval timer to crank off a shot every minute till it gave up. How's 237 shots with a 5 sec preview and microdrive! "Not bad" I thought, especially as the batteries won't be fully optimized until they've charged/discharged a few times. I tried the same test with my other GP batteries, and they only managed 95 shots. 

"RipVan100 couldn't have been quicker on delivery too - I placed the order last Saturday and received them Tuesday in the UK. I think my power worries are at an end... "

"I've been using these Sanyo batteries since last December, and they are great! You think 237 shots was a lot... wait until they attain full charge! "I ran a little test comparing the Sanyo, Duracell, and Energizer Advanced Formula. No flash, no LCD usage (except for formatting CF card), manual focus, same subject, burst mode, SHQ mode:

Duracell = 79 shots + no formatting
Energizer AF = 138 shots + formatted once
Sanyo NiMH = 784 shots + formatted 6 times

"I liked them so much I got 2 sets of chargers and 16 AA batteries. Now I know why they have been saying "WOW!" "

"You can count on 300 pics per set for real world use. Now my GPs go to my son's Game Boy and the Sanyos go to the Olympus E10! :-)"

"When I first got my Sanyo NiMH batteries I thought my GP's were faulty. In a real world test last week at a flower show, (plenty of close focus, preview etc.) I got 388 shots for two sets. Bet if I rotate back to the first set I could get more."

"I can vouch for the product, and the vendor. The batteries work exceptionally well, and have allowed me to use my E-10 with a 340 microdrive (DMDM model) without a single error. The batteries perform well. I've been using them since November. 

"The charger works well in Latin America. I used it in combination with a standard plug adapter numerous times. It yields exceptionally fast charge times. I've never had any problems. The design of the charger is superb -- by far the most compact I've seen. There's no "power brick" like with the MAHA chargers. The electrical plugs "fold up" inside the charger for easy storage. Because of its compact design, the charger easily fits inside my small camera bag."

"I recently purchased your charger and batteries on your web special from a recommendation in one of my digital photography magazines, and I want to tell you I'm most pleased and impressed. Your charger does things that my other chargers can only dream about, and I have several other chargers for comparison. 

"I particularly like the discharge and recharge procedure to completely charge the batteries and lengthen their life. You've got a winner here! It is every bit as good as your advertising indicates. My congratulations to you for bringing something to market that actually does what it says it will do. 

"I'm sold. Feel free to share my comments with your staff or others you might deem appropriate. "

"I bought a Lightning Pack charger with 8 batteries from you back in the Fall. I was out of the country until recently, so I am finally getting around to let you know how it works abroad. I told you I was going to India and Europe and was going to take your charger with me. You asked to let you know how it worked in these countries. Well it works wonderful! I had no problems with the charger, even with the different voltage in India, Switzerland and Austria."

"The charger works great in the Philippines!"



"I want to share a positive comment with you about your products and service.

"When a purchase is made on the internet there is a certain degree of trepidation because of the unknown. However, you do your due diligence and research, as much as practical, and hope for the best. I can say that my expectations have been exceeded with your company.

My phone calls to you, for operation clarification and some additional information about proper procedures, were received and handled graciously and professionally.

Best regards from your customer in southern Indiana."
"You folks have great customer service, it's really nice to do business with you. I must have asked a dozen questions and someone always responds to me quickly and with a long note.

"I will definitely tell my friends to order from you -- between their kids' toys and their digital cameras, they go through alkalines like there's no tomorrow, and that's a lot of $$$ down the toilet."
"I placed my order with you via your web page on 9th July in the afternoon here in the UK. Your confirmation of order receipt and dispatch was in my e-mail the next morning. I have received my order here this morning on 13th July. THIS IS EXCELLENT SERVICE!!

"Many thanks!"
"A special note about the warranty service: I live in Europe, Belgium, so I had to pay the import tax, which increased the price of the charger + batteries by some 45%. 

"I am very thankful to RipVan100 for suggesting a replacement option for an unfortunately defective unit without me having to send it back. The replacement was sent in a  USPS Global Priority "Flat Rate" envelope so I did not have to pay the import tax this time! It was delivered in 5 days. A very nice and not so often found example of trusty relationships with customers! Thanks!"
"So far I am happy with your service - Instant e-mail receipt and notification of shipment - better than other (B&H photo) suppliers I have tried. Looking forward to your shipment!

"I ordered today and two hours later got a notice the order had been shipped. Look out, Amazon!"
"Thank you RipVan100! Your service is the best! My charger and batteries are the highest quality I've every worked with!

"I am going to highly recommend!"

 

 
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