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    1530 9 cell

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Rabkorik, Aug 29, 2008.

  1. Rabkorik

    Rabkorik Notebook Enthusiast

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    Where is a good place to purchase a 9cell battery for the 1530 model online? I found one for $300 and then one for $100 on some other site. I was wondering why the huge gap in price and what would be a good, trustworthy site to buy one from.
     
    Rabkorik, Aug 29, 2008
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  2. dusty550

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    Theres a batch of them on eBay right now for 73$ Canadian, shipping from Hong Kong, I was wondering the same thing that you are, seems strange.
     
    dusty550, Aug 29, 2008
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    As far as batteries are concerned, I would always prefer (and as I learnt around here too) that its got from the your manufacturer or get one with an OEM on it....
     
    fonduekid, Aug 29, 2008
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    The $300 one might be a Dell one and the $100 one is a no name. The no name ones are a crap shoot. You could get a good one or you could get a crappy one. Lithium batteries can actually explode and catch fire if they are poor quality. For such a price difference I would probably be willing to give it a try though.
     
    somekevinguy, Aug 29, 2008
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  5. louisw

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    Hmm... I am also looking for a 9-cell.
     
    louisw, Sep 9, 2008
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    I am ordering from discountelectronics . I will let everyone know how it goes.
     
    louisw, Sep 21, 2008
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    Doesn't really matter


    It's like car parts they are outsourced.....like for example:: In google type in Dell's sony batteries

    You'll get a bunch of articles on how the sony batteries that Dell outsourced where faulty.

    Bottom line---Dell doesn't make batteries..other people do and they buy them from them
     
    TurboSL1, Sep 21, 2008
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  8. Cin'

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    Yes, let us know...I am curious! :)

    Also, looks like maybe if you order fairly soon ~ the delivery may coincide with the arrival of your 1530, perhaps?! :cool:



    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Sep 21, 2008
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  9. louisw

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    That is the plan.
     
    louisw, Sep 21, 2008
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    The first battery they sent had a minor crack so would not work. They replaced it and the new one works great.

    Great customer service. I would definitely recommend them for both batteries, mice and keyboards.
     
    louisw, Oct 2, 2008
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  11. MystiklMayhem

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    i wonder how the lifespan of their batteries differs from the ones that dell gives us though...
     
    MystiklMayhem, Oct 2, 2008
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