Computer Experts - advice requested

[tulip]

Thanks everyone. I had not thought of Amazon. I am not an online shopper, obviously!

I looked at Dell, and that's probably where I'll end up, but I wanted to get some info from folks who know more than I do (and who aren't interested in selling me a battery).

Thanks again.

[emily_in_nc]

I just ordered a replacement battery for my HP laptop from Amazon for way less than HP wanted. It is brand new, admittedly, but it holds a charge for a loooong time, fits perfectly, and seems fine in every way.

[radacrider]

There are also different sources online that also sell Dell batteries for less than Dell. There is also eBay, where I have purchased replacements for cheaper than from Dell. The thing to look for is what the mAh rating is. Sometimes the cheaper ones may actually be lower, meaning less power and less duration. I just did a quick search and seems the range is like $30s to $80s.

[Owlie]

I got batteries from Dell (actually, my old one needs a new battery...), but my last battery was purchased when the computer was still under warranty and I didn't want to do anything to compromise it when the computer has known power problems.

You might well be fine with an off-brand.

[tulip]

Thanks. I called a friend who called a friend who is a bona fide computer geek. He said that there's nothing wrong with the non-Dell batteries. Since Dell wanted $155 and non-Dell wanted $43 for the same battery, you can guess the rest. It ought to arrive in a few days.