Computer Replacement Battery

[Dan Bowers, CMI]

My battery on my Fuijitsu Lifebook T-4215 is getting weak. I went on line to do a search for a replacement battery. My battery says that its product # is FPCBP155 / 10.8v / 5200mAh.

I get lots of sites that offer a replacement battery for a Fuijitsu T-4215 with the same product #, for about $45, BUT they are all 4600mAh.

I've got on Fuijitsu's own site and the battery that pulls up for a T-4215 has a product # of FPCBP155-AP with 5200 mAh, BUT sells for $140.

Is there a major difference in these 2 batterys.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by dbowers

My battery on my Fuijitsu Lifebook T-4215 is getting weak. I went on line to do a search for a replacement battery. My battery says that its product # is FPCBP155 / 10.8v / 5200mAh.

I get lots of sites that offer a replacement battery for a Fuijitsu T-4215 with the same product #, for about $45, BUT they are all 4600mAh.

I've got on Fuijitsu's own site and the battery that pulls up for a T-4215 has a product # of FPCBP155-AP with 5200 mAh, BUT sells for $140.

Is there a major difference in these 2 batterys.

By two of the other and an extra charger to come out way ahead.

[Bob Elliott]

The one thing I love about my new Toshiba Sandy Bridge is the battery life though I still love my Desk top.

Took the new Laptop to the woods to work yesterday and spent 4 hours there with plenty charge left.

[Linas Dapkus]

Originally Posted by belliott

The one thing I love about my new Toshiba Sandy Bridge is the battery life though I still love my Desk top.

Took the new Laptop to the woods to work yesterday and spent 4 hours there with plenty charge left.

Personally, I'd rather get one of the Acer Timelinex laptops. Cheaper, not Sandybridge, but I5 430's, and they have a 5650 on board. Run you about $700 and get 12 hours runtime. Did you do another "walk in the woods" video Bob? You are doing a Fall version aren't you? The Fall colors are really prominent this time of year.

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by ldapkus1

Personally, I'd rather get one of the Acer Timelinex laptops. Cheaper, not Sandybridge, but I5 430's, and they have a 5650 on board. Run you about $700 and get 12 hours runtime. Did you do another "walk in the woods" video Bob? You are doing a Fall version aren't you? The Fall colors are really prominent this time of year.

Got mine for $399 and I refuse to ever buy another Acer.
Seen to many that are junk and put them with E machine or Compaq.

Waiting for winter so I can do it sliding down a roof.

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by dbowers

My battery on my Fuijitsu Lifebook T-4215 is getting weak. I went on line to do a search for a replacement battery. My battery says that its product # is FPCBP155 / 10.8v / 5200mAh.

I get lots of sites that offer a replacement battery for a Fuijitsu T-4215 with the same product #, for about $45, BUT they are all 4600mAh.

I've got on Fuijitsu's own site and the battery that pulls up for a T-4215 has a product # of FPCBP155-AP with 5200 mAh, BUT sells for $140.

Is there a major difference in these 2 batterys.

Dan, not a major difference, but a difference all the same. I've always used OEM batteries in laptops... too many problems with laptops and batteries. (Fire). Can't really have an effective recall if "one size fits all".

I use aftermarket batteries in my cell, (pennies on the dollar... $2.50 vs $18.00+), but they only last a year. My last phone lasted 5 years... I came out way ahead. Just be aware... shorter lifespan, and shorter charge span. Make the calculations to decide if right for you.

[Jeffrey R. Jonas]

Originally Posted by belliott

Got mine for $399 and I refuse to ever buy another Acer.
Seen to many that are junk and put them with E machine or Compaq.

Waiting for winter so I can do it sliding down a roof.

Acer... best laptop I ever owned. I now have a HP I'm happy with, but I do miss my Acer for everyday use. (Kept charged for ready backup). It was cheaper to replace it with what I wanted, that it was to upgrade it. As prices keep dropping, it will get upgraded sooner or later.

Dale is also a satisfied Acer customer.

[Ken MacDonald]

I had the same problem with my lifebook
I got the lower one (4600mAh) and has been working every will
I get a 9-10 hours on a charge, unless when running it with wifi, I would say about 6 hours.
Hope that this helps you
Ken

[Hobson Ritter]

I also have the sandy bridge hp and it really is great as well. I also like how the battery could last so long though much of it can be credited to the extra 3 cells plugged in. Though when compared side by side to older notebook computers, the sandy bridge processor really makes the balance in terms of giving power and battery saving measures.

[Scott May]

Guys everybody has their favourite laptop/desktop brand. As a former computer technician I saw them all... the most i repaired were HP's but that doesn't necessarily mean they are crap maybe just more of them were sold.

The most dead ones I received were Dell but again they sell large quantities...my own dell went south with no explanation dead M/B.
I myself own 2 acers no issues, but I build my own desktops always have!

You take your chances not buying genuine replacement parts ..my 2cents.