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    Aftermarket battery CF-19 Mk1

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Liteace, Jun 20, 2012.

  1. Liteace

    Liteace Notebook Consultant

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    I don't need one as yet as mine is doing ok, I've seen lots of aftermarket batteries on the web are any of them any good
     
    Liteace, Jun 20, 2012
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  2. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    The simple answer is NO!

    The OEM Panasonic batteries are SUPERIOR and are your best bet!

    I have plenty of the legit OEM ones in stock for $159.

    Thanks!
     
    Rob, Jun 20, 2012
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  3. BaRRmaley

    BaRRmaley Notebook Deity

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    And it's possible (and more clever) to buy original ones ~ USD 50-60 per item. Used, but >90% of life. Aftermarket are much worse.
     
    BaRRmaley, Jun 20, 2012
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  4. Liteace

    Liteace Notebook Consultant

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    Yep I thought as much, I know a little about battery quality as I've replaced cell in various different rechargeable packs and know there is some rubbish out there. It was worth asking, thanks for the replies
     
    Liteace, Jun 20, 2012
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  5. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    The things is so many members were buying non-oem ones and they were not lasting much more than 6 months and a few blew up too.
     
    toughasnails, Jun 20, 2012
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    gijoe4us Notebook Consultant

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    This is the BIGGEST problem with knock off crap! Especially from an extra large Asian country! Beware buying anything that is not OEM. Canon says don't do it, now the FBI says don't do it! Especially if you use a lot of batteries ie... medical, ems, law enforcement.... You may save some bucks in the short run, but you will pay more in the long run.... Damaged equipment, damaged BODY, (MOST IMPORTANT), id theft if you buy online through un-trusted sources.. man, the list goes on! Spend the extra and get the real stuff!!!!
     
    gijoe4us, Jun 20, 2012
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  7. Liteace

    Liteace Notebook Consultant

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    Will do for sure when battery need replacing and i'll buy from a trusted source, I've seen so many seller even in the wester world but we all know where most if not all of their goods originate from
     
    Liteace, Jun 20, 2012
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