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milhaus · Oct 30, 2003, 08:46 AM

ANybody try the non-apple batteries that you can buy off of eBay yet? I think they're substantially cheaper, so I'm just wondering if anybody's had an experience with this.

I'm looking for an old ibook anyways, with more problems than just this, so I didn't want to spend too much to fix its problems . . .

engaged · Oct 30, 2003, 09:43 AM

Originally posted by milhaus:
ANybody try the non-apple batteries that you can buy off of eBay yet? I think they're substantially cheaper, so I'm just wondering if anybody's had an experience with this.

I'm looking for an old ibook anyways, with more problems than just this, so I didn't want to spend too much to fix its problems . . .

My advice; don't waste your money on a battery from anyone on eBay. Many of them could well turn out to be old batteries that are nearing the end of their lifecycle. They don't last forever, and I would be very suspicious of anyone's motives for selling an old laptop battery on eBay - or anywhere else for that matter.

discotronic · Oct 30, 2003, 11:40 AM

I bought a battery off eBay for my old clamshell. It was advertised as new. I received it and the iBook wouldn't even recognize that it was installed. I retuned it for a total of three times. None of them would hold a charge. That is the last time I ever try to buy a battery off eBay. Good thing the seller gave me a refund.

milhaus · Oct 30, 2003, 04:40 PM

Sorry guys, maybe i need to be more clear. These are not used batteries. They're new, but not manufactured by Apple. Anybody tried these out yet? The apple batteries are $200 Canadian.

engaged · Oct 31, 2003, 07:43 AM

Originally posted by milhaus:
Sorry guys, maybe i need to be more clear. These are not used batteries. They're new, but not manufactured by Apple. Anybody tried these out yet? The apple batteries are $200 Canadian.

What's the difference in $ between them and the Apple battery? If it's less than 10% or so, I'd just get the Apple battery and know that I won't have to worry about it.

milhaus · Oct 31, 2003, 08:18 AM

Originally posted by engaged:
What's the difference in $ between them and the Apple battery? If it's less than 10% or so, I'd just get the Apple battery and know that I won't have to worry about it.

These batteries are about $120 CDN. Hence my dilemma.

engaged · Oct 31, 2003, 10:20 AM

Originally posted by milhaus:
These batteries are about $120 CDN. Hence my dilemma.

Ah - okay! Is that including shipping and all taxes?

If so, then it could be worth trying them - but may be worth clarifying their returns policy beforehand, just in case... If not, then I'd say maybe not worth the gamble; is it going to fit and 'look' as good as an Apple battery? (Nevermind whether or not it'll perform as well as an Apple battery.)

Filmo · Nov 1, 2003, 08:23 PM

Just bought one of the NEW replacement batteries off of e-bay.

It was $90.

I'll keep you posted as to how it performs. Think the apple store wanted $140, so if it works well, that's a good amount of savings.

I wouldn't buy any used ibook batteries off of ebay...