Evaluation: 
Conclusion: So far so good
Review: After much reading I decided on this Lacrosse. I have traveled extensively in China and I use AA cells in digital cameras and other high-drain devices-flashes etc. Since I am using high MAH Powerex cells as well as a whole bunch of older Energizers which are still doing well after 4-5 years of use I wanted a charger that would individually charge cells and enable me to match sets of cells. It works well, is easy to program and VERY IMPORTANTLY is small, light , and will take 220 volts as well as 110. No heat issues or other problems so far. The rest of the kit is a nice freebie. Because of free shipping this is a better deal than E-bay or any other merchant I could turn up. Thomas Distributing got my business for the Powerex AA's but not this charger because of the fine print in their return shipping charges. And I wish you good luck if you are getting into the whole set of issues involving precharged AA's . Watch out for the size of the batteries if you have a battery door problem prone camera like the Coolpix 990's, 880,s etc. Some of those new Kodak cells are huge and could put a lot of stress on your battery door. The Powerex are fine in terms of size.
Evaluation: 
Conclusion: Does not charge D-Cells
Review: this charger seems good, the package was nice, etc. It's important to note that the adapters allow you to use a AA cell in a spot where a D cell should go - a pretty bad idea, as the capacities are very different.
Nice charger, but it doesn't charge C or D cells.
Evaluation:
Conclusion: Great charger, more versatile than newer BC-700
Review: As long as this charger is around $40, it's a better buy than the "newer" BC-700. To quote a review here on Amazon for the BC-700 by NLee:
"Except for the color, the BC700 looks exactly the same as the better-known BC900. However, it is actually a "handicapped" version of the old charger. Its charging current can only go up to 700mA in three steps (200/500/700). The BC900, on the other hand, can go up to 1000mA for 4 cells, or 1800mA for 2 cells. Also the BC900 package includes eight NiMH rechargeable cells (4 AA and 4 AAA), eight C/D cell adaptors, and a carrying case. The BC700 does not come with any bonus items. "
Evaluation:
Conclusion: This is the second one I've purchased
Review: This is the second one I've purchased. I haven't used all the advanced features, so I can't assure you that they all work per the hype, but what I've used has worked very well.
Evaluation:
Conclusion: Good Features - Nice accessories - 2 Sets Batteries included.
Review: Charger comes with a nice bag to hold it in. This charger is a little pricier than the $20 ones that are made
by battery makers. But, it offers more features. I like that u can charge batteries of different capacities and
they can be charged in individual sockets. The batteries that come with the charger seem to work very well.
I ended up charging up all of my RIP VAN100 batteries. Unfortunately, as some other reviewers stated a couple of my rechargeables were reading NULL. And, they won't charge up. Not sure if they are ACTUALLY dead or the charge is just not recognizing them. I haven't used the REFRESH function nor the drain and recharge functions. Overall, this charger is a little better than most. I havent read the manual in detail, and perhaps that would help to understand the readings on the meters. I can't really tell how much time is left before the batteries are full. It would be nice if a charger had that type of reading. At least you would know when to check it, and you could see how much time is left. Perhaps the meter is telling you, but, i am not really understanding 1200mh.... vs. 1550mh..... blah.....blah..... I just know that u can charge them at various
settings. They recommend slow charging as it is. So, I tend to charge them at 200 or 500.
This charger also comes with C & D adapters; But, I am not sure if i will ever use those at all.
Perhaps, in a bind and if i need a C battery it would be good to have. Overall, a pretty good deal.
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