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Old 09-02-2011, 01:21 PM   #246
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he got one from intelligentbatteries.ca yesterday (local). the battery can't establish contact until you apply pressure. seemed unreliable so he's returning it. i'll tell him about simply computing thnx.
I've used a few "OEM/aftermarket" batteries and they have all been disappointing.
The problems are as follows:

1. The charge doesn't last as long as an original battery.
2. The life of the battery decreases very fast. After 1 year you lose 50% of max charge.
3. The fit and finish are horrible. On an older white macbook the foot of the battery was too tall, so it would cause a wobble.

I only buy original batteries for my notebooks. Especially if it's my primary or work related computer. You really get what you pay for.
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