batteries where do you get them from?

I noticed alot are from CHina/hong kong and was wondering if they are hit and miss?

I see a couple us sellers offering them for about 60 but they look like the chinese ones.

 

Most will agree it's a MISS. I have had very good luck with used batteries on feebay $30.00-40.00, 4-5 hours
I bought one china/HK one for my 28 and it did not last a year

 

Buy an original panasonic battery

Used and tested, or new old stock if you can find one





Alex

 

i ordered one of the ultra high capacity ones - New . so hopefully I get some good battery time out of it

 

Here's the rundown/summary I've gathered from some earlier threads, including this one.

Energy+ / Fedco Electronics: Bad experiences reported

BatteryRefill.com - Started out with very positive reviews and feedback, but that has since turned sour. They have also been reported to operate under several different names.

Battery Universe (Idaho) - Forum users have posted positive experiences. These are reported to use Sanyo cells.

Success has also been reported when buying genuine Panasonic batteries from eBay.

Might not hurt to have a battery thread that has a good first-post summary and is kept up-to-date added to the list on The Ultimate Toughbook Resource Thread.

 

The extended one I got off of ebay came today. took about 5 hours to do a full chagre so far after 3 hours of leaving it on its only like 62% and says I have a bout 5 hours left.

I cant wait to get my sd card adapter and maybe a backlit keyboard than it will be the bestest

 

I bought 2 CF-51's from BuyBest12 (or 13) for $20.00 each free shipping "will not boot" with cd + batteries. One battery was 3 hours and the other was over 4 hours.....and one of the 51's did boot and works fine, These batteries will also fit the CF-29 too .

 

Batteries+ sells a high capacity replacement specifically said to work with Cf-29, CF-51 and Cf-52.
Panasonic Toughbook High Capacity Battery Replacement COM11883 - Batteries Plus
Anybody tried one?

 

id buy one of these NEW PANASONIC BATTERY CF-VZSU29AS CF-VZSU29A CF-VZSU29 - eBay (item 320605450867 end time Oct-23-10 19:51:41 PDT)

 

Thanks! I particularly like the 50% less price!

 

I would not trust a non panasonic battery

Boo Boo 's link is a great deal for the proper battery


Alex

 

Just ordered one.
Any similar great source for the internal one for the media bay - or arguments against it.

 

@ Kardan

Keep a eye out on ebay
Make sure that it is brand new , as these deteriorate quickly with use
They add up to 2hrs extra run time from a good standard battery time of approximately 4 to 5 hrs
They are commonly available for $150 , which to me is too high
If you find a new one @ $80 or less jump on it

 

How about a used "tested" one for $60?
Panasonic Toughbook CF-28 CF-29 CF29 2ND Battery Pack - eBay (item 270648594458 end time Nov-11-10 10:19:31 PST)

 

and as far as the yellow tabbed battery. make sure you set the low battery alarm for 8% as it seems to hover on 10% for a good extra 30 min or so

i set mine for 8 and 3 percent

 

It's a gamble buying used


The seller states in his listing

That statement is only correct if your standard battery is in poor condition as the media bay battery has approx 50% of the amp hrs in comparison to the main battery

I sold 4 media bay batterys earlier this year for around $80 , and they were brand new



Alex

 

This battery will only get you maybe 2 extra hours of use

 

TomCat
Any idea when you might have more? If not, can I put my name in for a email "heads-up" when they do surface?
Also, does anybody make a "recharging station" you can use to recharge a back-up battery outside the ToughBook?

 

Sorry but I will not be purchasing any more
I have moved on from the cf-29 series an I am only interested in cf-30 accessory's now

An idea for you if you are close to 12v power is purchasing a Lind dc/dc adapter
They hook up to a cigarete lighter plug and run the Toughbook and charge your battery


Alex

 

Thanks to all ofyou for the advice.
Good idea on the Lind. Maybe I can put my son on an excercise bike hooked up to a generator/inverter! I remember having one of those around our army signal site in the 60's. Better than KP for punishment.

 

This is a REAL DEAL PANASONIC TOUGHBOOK BATTERY CHARGER CF-VCBTB1W NEW - eBay (item 160425303173 end time Nov-14-10 18:38:15 PST) $15.00 or $170.00 for this one....yes they are the same Newegg.com - Panasonic CF-VCBTB1W Notebook Battery Charger , I have one myself.

 

I do have a media battery for sale. I just did a battery refresh on it last night , it shows 2:36 hours. Check out the picture. $55.00 shipped

 

DO NOT BUY BAT CELLS MADE IN CHINA ALL BATS ARE CRAP
ask the seller if the ware the cells was made best made bats are made by the japs THAY WORK WELL

 

Here is a good price on cf-29 + 51 OEM batteries . He has good feedback on the batteries too Panasonic ToughBook Battery for CF29 CF51 CF52 - eBay (item 280578543346 end time Oct-28-10 16:30:30 PDT)
Buy it now $29.99 or best offer $6.00 s/h

 

I haven't yet had success tracking down a reliable source for new high capacity batteries (7650 mAh) for the CF-18, in online auctions or otherwise. Are there any other sources you would recommend?

 

rcx

I will sell you (1) @ $75 shipped to PA

 

Toughasnails, If you still have it - I'd like to buy it. What is your PayPal address?
Thanks
Brian

 

Yes I still have it, it is a very good battery. Never really used it much since I got it because I have moved up to the CF-30 last month. I did a battery refresh on it last week in my MK3 29. With both batteries in I was getting around 6 3/4 hours Since you have under 15 posts you can't send me a PM but as Alex said you can receive them. I have PM you with the info.

 

Alex,
Can I send someone a PM who has under 15 post but he just can't answer back

 

Yes if they can't receive PM's you will never know as it will be sent
5 is the current limit I believe , so he will receive your PM in this case

 

Thanks toughasnails. Both PM and the email you sent were received. PayPal with shipping address just sent.
Thanks
Brian

 

This took less than 2 days for the seller to sell all 12 batterys

This was a very good deal , but in my opinion all Ebay deals should be posted on Robs site , where our core group is benefiting only

For regular members on Robs site this could be placed here
~Toughbook Talk~ Toughbook Discussion • View forum - Buy/Sell/Trade Trade forum

 

I looked up past sales for this guy and earlier sales went for 9-14 bucks for these cf-29 batteries. they were "backup" batteries and some advertised as new but no original boxes. he took my offer of 25 per battery.......Driller

 

Found this seller on the bay - boutique4pro | eBay

I have not bought from there so YMMV.