10-20-2011, 07:05 AM

OK, so my battery died a while ago, and I've only just found out that is what is causing my poor performance (apparently the processor throttles back about 40-50% on mains adapter power only in intensive tasks!), cos I had been happy using it plugged in constantly.

So I'm in need of a new battery, and I'm very reluctant to spend £100 on one from Apple as well, to put it this way, I'm a student! I've seen various knock offs on ebay for as low as £20, from £30 seemingly from UK based sellers with a 1yr warranty (which appeals), then from £50 advertising as "genuine" Apple batteries.

Now what to do? Do the cheap knock off ones work ok? To be honest, if I only got 12 months out of a battery that cost £20-30 I'd not be upset, my original one lasted less than 3 years anyway, and I'm planning on replacing the laptop within 12 months funds allowing. But will I get 12 months out of one, or will it last more like 12 days?

Your opinions gratefully received.

10-20-2011, 11:52 AM

If you were here in the US I could recommend a good battery at a much better price than what Apple is asking. Buying an inexpensive knock off battery from eBay is OK as long as you're not expecting too much from it. Most of those are definitely cheap imitations which will likely only last a year or so if that long. It's really up to you, however. It's your money.