BoringQuestionFilter: Are OEM-compatible laptop batteries as good as OEM batteries? Any experiences, good or bad, with compatible batteries, or tips for getting a good one?
posted by walla on May 13, 2008 - 5 answers

My laptop battery drains even when the computer is turned off. [more inside]
posted by oddman on Dec 30, 2007 - 8 answers

LaptopFilter: Am I decreasing the effective lifespan of my battery by using a docking station 95% of the time? [more inside]
posted by GatorDavid on Jun 22, 2007 - 8 answers

Laptop battery solutions: Should out-of-the-box battery life be the deciding factor in which laptop to purchase? Or are there reasonable workarounds? [more inside]
posted by poweredbybeard on Dec 26, 2005 - 17 answers

Someone just gave me a g4/400 PowerBook (the first titanium model). It doesn't power on. Please help me figure out what the problem is. [more inside]
posted by box on Jun 6, 2005 - 14 answers

I'm considering buying a new laptop battery and after scouring the web and usenet, I can't find any definitive word on aftermarket batteries. This thread essentially says they're both good and bad, as does this one.

I've made a lot of purchases of refurbished equipment, but batteries have always been something I'm wary of. I've seen pretty solid recommendations of igo.com and Eagle Imports (whose batteries completely dominate the ebay laptop battery market), where they frequently sell for less than half the normal retail cost.

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posted by Sinner on Mar 3, 2004 - 10 answers