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    Aftermarket/Universal batteries for laptops?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jack53, Jun 27, 2006.

  1. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    What are good aftermarket or universal batteries for laptops? The kind that you can plug in after your main battery quits and runs for 46 more hours.

    Or am I best off just buying another HP 8-cell Battery for Pavilion dv8000 Notebook?

    Pros?
    Cons?
     
    jack53, Jun 27, 2006
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I personally would not buy a battery from anyone other than HP.
     
    ZaZ, Jun 27, 2006
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    Err for 48 hours your going to need a sealed lead acid battery like the ones you get in cars, There are quite a few around that get about 3-8 hours depending on how much electricty your laptop uses.
     
    matt_h1, Jun 27, 2006
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    There are only CONS as far as I know. 46 hours? I'd say this is the whole life of the battery not the one-charge battery life.
     
    vassil_98, Jun 27, 2006
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    I'd get another 8cell. You could also consider options like undervolting to extend battery life
     
    Daetlus, Jun 27, 2006
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    i think he meant 4-6 hours. i recommend buying original batts. usually the generic type have less capacities and will wear out faster
     
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    Okay then, has anyone here ever use or try an aftermarket universal battery? What are some companies?

    I'm just researching now, leaning toward going with an extra 8 cell HP battery.
     
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    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    So no one on this forum has ever used a universal battery???
     
    jack53, Jun 28, 2006
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