For release on Oct. 14, 2006 

Affordable " MH-C800S " Eight Slot Smart Charger from Powerex

La Verne, CA -  Oct, 14, 2006 -- Maha Energy, the maker of Powerex batteries and chargers, introduces a new, affordable eight cell smart charger for AA and AAA batteries. The " MH-C800S " campaign targets prospective users who need to charge more than four batteries offered by the typical charger. Suitable applications include photographic flashes, camera battery grip, and more.

The new MH-C800S features eight independent slots that can charge one to eight AA or AAA batteries in any combination around one to two hours - it's like having eight chargers! The unit also incorporates a large LCD screen featuring the charging status of each battery. This new charger uses the same precision microprocessor as its professional sister model MH-C801D.

Moreover, the user can choose between a soft and a fast charge mode. The soft charge delivers the highest battery life and allows 100% compatibility with older, lower capacity batteries. The fast charge allows eight batteries to be fully charged to their maximum capacity in as little as one to two hours.

The Eight Cell charger is embedded with a high-rate battery conditioner that will charge, deep-discharge and recharge batteries automatically for maximum performance. The cycle restores the batteries to their optimal performance level minimizing the memory effect. Batteries that were previously thought ready for the recycle bin can be brought back to life.

The MH-C800S can be used anywhere around the world using the included switching AC power supply, perfect for home, office and travel.

The MSRP is US $64.95.

Founded in 1993, Maha Energy Corporation designs, manufactures and markets batteries and chargers under one roof. Armed with a robust core technology portfolio and a precision manufacturing operation, Maha seeks to provide consumers, professional and companies with the state-of-the-art products.

Maha Energy Corp., maker of PowerEx brand batteries and chargers, launches its latest 2700 mAh NiMH AA rechargeable batteries, the highest yet from the company. The unparalleled reliability of PowerEx batteries makes them the obvious choice for professionals and enthusiasts alike. These batteries are designed to provide maximum run time in power intensive applications such as digital cameras, MP3 Players, PDA’s, hand-held games, portable CD players, flashlights, etc.

The increased capacity does not come at a cost of reduced number of recharge cycles. Superior formula, manufacturing processes and quality control ensures that the runtime is maintained for hundreds of recharges. The low-impedance design allows the batteries to deliver a tremendous amount of energy in a short period of time, making them ideal for devices like camera flash units that require short recycle time.