IBM laptop batteries
IBM laptop batteries
There are IBM laptop batteries available for every model on the market today. Although every new IBM laptop comes with a laptop battery as a standard accessory, many people purchase a second laptop battery for a variety of reasons. Running out of battery life can have disastrous results if you have not saved your data in time
The cost of IBM laptop batteries will depend upon whether the battery is an original battery, or a generic brand. Generic brand are usually 40 to 50% cheaper than an original. It is recommended that before purchasing a new battery, whether genuine or generic, you should first ascertain whether the battery is suitable to your IBM model laptop. Not all IBM laptop batteries will fit all models.
Types of IBM Laptop Batteries
There are two main types of laptop batteries available, Li-ion, known as Lithium Ion, and Ni-MH, known as Nickel Metal Hydride. Most people purchasing an IBM laptop battery now prefer Li-ion batteries over Ni-MH as they are at least 50% lighter, and they will last at least 50% longer than the Ni-MH battery. The only downside is that they are slightly more expensive. Competition in recent times has seen the costs of Li-ion batteries come down quite significantly.
Generally a Li-ion IBM laptop battery will last between 2 and 3 hours of normal usage, such as internet browsing and word processing for example, but exactly how long a battery will last before it needs to be recharged depends upon many factors, such as the applications being used on the laptop, and whether your laptop allows for power saving mode. Watching DVD’s or listening to music through your laptop can cause the battery to drain quite quickly, so if your main usage of your laptop is to watch movies or listen to music, it is highly recommended that your IBM laptop batter is a Lithium Ion battery as opposed to a Nickel Metal Hydride battery.
Where to purchase an IBM Laptop battery
The best place to purchase batteries is online. Nearly all retailers have an online store and have been able to keep costs low, and therefore pass those saving on to the customer. Overnight delivery service and free shipping is also available if you purchase online through most retailers. Most generic batteries also come with a 12 month manufacturer’s warranty.