There are lots of people who love the LaCrosse BC-900. It's supposed to be one of the best around and when I was debating over which one to get, I almost got the BC-900 rather than the Maha MH-C9000.

However...I was a bit alarmed by some of the reports of problems that I read about with the BC-900 and occasional "meltdowns" that were occurring with the charger. Statistically speaking, I don't know what the overall significance is (frequency of occurrence, etc.), but I couldn't help but have it in the back of my mind when I was ready to make a purchase. From what I understand, the problem has been addressed by the manufacturer, but I don't have any in-depth knowledge about the fix or if the problem is recurring in current models at all (firmware fix?). And there is likely a lot more to the story that I don't know about (perhaps the issue is overrated as a true "issue," I dunno).

Do a Google search on "LaCrosse BC-900 problems" or "LaCrosse BC-900 melt" (or your own logical/creative search) and see what you get. But remember, these could all be past problems that don't apply to the latest release/most current model (again, I don't really know).

Here are some links to where the problem has been discussed:

Steve's Digicams La Crosse BC-900 Charger Warning

DPReview LaCrosse BC-900 hotest charger

Rechargeable Battery Review: LaCrosse Technology BC900 Charger Overheating