Ice or 989 charger
02-19-2008, 09:57 AM
#1
Ice or 989 charger
Looking to get a nice charger as i don't yet have one.
I may be using LiPo batteries for the Tx and Rx, but may go with NiMh depending on cost. I also may be buying my kid a vehicle in the near future and am unsure if I will get him gas or electric. In addition, I have regular 12v batteries to power my starter box and I know the 989 can do standard batteries. (I do have a low amperage maintenance charger for the 12v batteries currently as I use it with my motorcycle in the winter)
if buying used, would you guys select an Ice charger and use the small one I already have for the 12v, or just go all in one with teh 989 super brain?
i'm leaning toward the 989 just to keep everything covered in one package.
Mike
I may be using LiPo batteries for the Tx and Rx, but may go with NiMh depending on cost. I also may be buying my kid a vehicle in the near future and am unsure if I will get him gas or electric. In addition, I have regular 12v batteries to power my starter box and I know the 989 can do standard batteries. (I do have a low amperage maintenance charger for the 12v batteries currently as I use it with my motorcycle in the winter)
if buying used, would you guys select an Ice charger and use the small one I already have for the 12v, or just go all in one with teh 989 super brain?
i'm leaning toward the 989 just to keep everything covered in one package.
Mike
02-19-2008, 04:28 PM
#2
I have owned both and currently own the 989, For overall use I prefer the 989for simplicity, no need to get a powersupply, easy to setup and does a great job. I have owned competition electronics charges as well in the past and would say for the money it is a great charger
02-20-2008, 09:40 AM
#5
The ICE is a really nice charger.
02-20-2008, 10:14 AM
#6
Since the 989 supposedly handles more batteries in memory and has a larger capacity for charging those batteries plus does 12v lead acid, why do you all suggest the ICE over the 989?
Is there a feature I don't know about that makes it that much better? (cause just realized I need to buy a PS with the ICE charger as well.
Is there a feature I don't know about that makes it that much better? (cause just realized I need to buy a PS with the ICE charger as well.
02-23-2008, 02:56 PM
#8
Tech Adept
I would go with the Duratrax Ice
02-29-2008, 05:03 AM
#11
Tech Rookie
989 Charger
You already the 989 charger you can't go wrong with it..I have one and so do about 4 other guys I know..Works great and no problems...You have one ..use it and just spent your money on other batterys...Just a thought..But it is your money....
02-29-2008, 06:10 AM
#12
No, I don't have any charger yet and was looking to buy a nice one. I bought the ICE charger and PS used here and it should be at my door either today or tomorrow.
Trust me, if I already had one or the other I wouldn't be spending the $$ on another as I have plenty of other stuff I need to spend extra $$ on.
Trust me, if I already had one or the other I wouldn't be spending the $$ on another as I have plenty of other stuff I need to spend extra $$ on.
02-29-2008, 08:05 PM
#14
Super Brain 989 imho
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