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    Non OEM Batteries - experiences?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by chris_c, Mar 27, 2006.

  1. chris_c

    chris_c Newbie

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    So, £200 for an SZ series extended battery from Sony is taking the p*** a bit IMHO.

    eBay have some no-name models for aroundabout £75, which is more reasonable. Thing is, I've obviously been brainwashed by Sony into thinking these batteries might be in some way inferior...

    Would anyone like to share their good/bad/indifferent experiences with 3rd party batteries?

    Chris.
     
    chris_c, Mar 27, 2006
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  2. matt_h1

    matt_h1 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Would they even fit? do they have the same amp and volt outputs?.
     
    matt_h1, Mar 27, 2006
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    SonyJMR Newbie

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    I got an extended non oem for a TR a few years back and it worked GREAT!

    YMMV
    John
     
    SonyJMR, Mar 27, 2006
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    I wanna get one IF i am able to get the extended warranty.
     
    graph101, Mar 28, 2006
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    wpuk Notebook Geek

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    wpuk, Mar 28, 2006
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    Roastbeef Notebook Enthusiast

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    wpuk,
    I've got a PCG-Z1WA from ~24 months ago that has no trace of that utility. Also I've been using an aftermarket double-capacity battery for a number of months now with no issues at all.
     
    Roastbeef, Mar 29, 2006
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