Is this a good deal? (Ebay deal)

Hello, I have a fun Piccolo that I am going to start building tonight.. I don't have betteries or a charger, and came across this on ebay. Is this a good deal, and will the charge really last that long? Anyopne know how quick this charger will charge those batteries?

Thansk for any help

Ebay Ad

[Malcolm]

This charger is designed for the matching Lithium-Ion-batteries, which some have reported do give 20 - 30 mins flight times. Do a search for Lithium-Ion-batteries and see what others report.

Personally I would opt for a more flexible charger like a SupaNova and lots of cheap 750 mAh Vanson packs as the SupaNova has more chraging options and caters for all my charging needs, from flight packs to transmitter packs.

[pgoelz]

It was a good deal until the Korean Kokam cells showed up. You can build a three cell 1020 mAH Kokam pack for less than $25 that will equal or better that pack.... and it will weigh 66 grams (more than 40 grams lighter). And has been said before, get a more flexible charger like the Triton from Tower. Although the way I am going, I may be flying nothing but lithium pretty soon. My big and little IFOs and my CP Piccolo are all lithium (Kokam) powered and my FP Piccolo is not far behind.

[jvbemmel1]

If it is really brand new, It is not a bad deal.. But the 2000 battery is heavy.. Kokams are lighter and cheaper, but beware that you get a good charger, 'cause you can easily fry them.. The Ikarus packs are simple and straighforward..