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    generic OEM Sony S series batteries

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by jseah88, May 2, 2005.

  1. jseah88

    jseah88 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I tried doing a search for this on the website but it kept timing out so sorry if this question has been asked before. But I was wondering if anyone has bought any generic batteries for their Sony S series laptop

    I have found these two sites with some damn good prices for the extended battery (VGP-BPL2) so was wondering

    http://www.dsmiller.com/html/Laptop-NoteBook-Sony-VGP-BPL2-B-5477.htm

    http://www.bargainbasementbatteries.com/bl1330.html

    the specs look the same as the one you buy from Sony but have never dealt with these guys before so was just wondering. Seem to find these batteries popping up also on Ebay
     
    jseah88, May 2, 2005
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    Skyshade Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I just did a review on one of the generic Sony batteries, you might also want to check the company out.

    Here is the review:
    http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2327
     
    Skyshade, May 3, 2005
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  3. jseah88

    jseah88 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Your article is what got me thinking about getting a generic battery. Unfortunately the site you listed does not list anything for a sony s series notebook. So I was wondering if anyone had tried any of these batteries
     
    jseah88, May 4, 2005
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    You might try emailing those guys, I know they're expanding the line.

    Brian

    www.BargainPDA.com | www.DigitalCameraReview.com | www.NotebookReview.com | www.SpotStop.com | www.TabletPCReviewSpot.com
     
    Brian, May 4, 2005
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  5. jseah88

    jseah88 Notebook Enthusiast

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    of all damn things I cant find an email address for them only their physical address and telephone number.
     
    jseah88, May 4, 2005
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  6. Skyshade

    Skyshade Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by jseah88
     
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    Skyshade, May 4, 2005
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    jseah88 Notebook Enthusiast

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    boy Im glad I didnt buy the battery, sent a note to dsmiller and they advised that the batteries have an issue with the sony bios or vice versa. probably the power management side of things
     
    jseah88, May 6, 2005
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