Do you use non OEM batteries?

[Jose_R.A.M]

Just a poll :D

What's OEM?

OEM being Original Equipment Manufacturer

Non OEM thus being generic, not from that original manufacturer.

[MikeUK]

Nope, never even bought a replacement or extra battery for any of my phones either, always just used the one in the box for the duration I have the phone (usually a year or just over).

[hotzigetty]

nope. never thought it was safe enough to dothat ..

[seangoodwin86]

no, but are they better?

[hotzigetty]

well somepeople say they are.

[seangoodwin86]

might invest then and see.

where is best place to get them?

[666joe]

Gees louise - using non OEM is like jumping into oncoming traffic and hope nothing hits you..

No one seen the reports about non oems going bang melting faces etc ! if your going to spend £100+ on a mobile/data device get the real deal for those few extra pounds you could be saving your face, groin, clothes etc !

[seangoodwin86]

not good then?

[Jose_R.A.M]

I've used non-OEM batts, although I totally agree with what 666joe said.

I've only got them as emergency spare (never had to use it yet)/to make old phones reuasable (as the original battery wont charge).

[seangoodwin86]

ill not bother then thanks.

[666joe]

I'd personally avoid any essential parts purchases that aren't from a trusted source especially batteries, dvds, and software..

Just google exploding phone battery and hold your jaw before it hits the floor...

[Jose_R.A.M]

My google comes up with "Exploding NOKIA batteries"

Nokia is SUED over exploding batteries

lol and some threads from mobileburn about exploding batteries :p

....the stupid Nokia online shop is still not selling batteries...

Mobilefun seems to have a sale on BL-5C batts. Almost what some ebay traders are charging for non OEM.

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/product/1873.htm

Normally about 20-30 for original nokia batts.

imo, in the end, worth it for that little bit more security.

[problematic]

I use this kind of batteries on my old phones - those that have outlasted their original ones. My 3310 now lasts more than 5 days straight! lol :D

[urwurst_nytmayr]

Abt exploding batteries, the one on my 6630 gets too hot to touch when I'm using it as modem for my PC (HSPDA). Continued use could deplete a fully charged battery in 2 hours.

Next time I go HSPDA, I think, I'll open the cover and put a little fan on it. Anyway, never used oems yet. The 6 mo old one on my 6630 could still last 4 days straight on moderate use, gaming, listening to music, etc.

[akshay_k72]

No Never..

[carcomptoy]

idk I'm really REALLY tempted too because my apparently authentic (I haven't double checked it yet cause I don't know the website but there is a hologram in the back) BP-5L only lasts for literally hours...

So, I definitely shouldn't risk it? It's because the non-OEM ones are like $10 whereas the OEM ones are $50...BIG difference!!

[Jose_R.A.M]

Well you've only just bought your 9500 so I wouldn't risk wrecking it by having non OEM batt, even if it does save you $50.

It doesn't guarantee it won't explode in your face, but if you look af the brighter, greedier side, if it does, you'll know who to sue for compo.

[jayesh]

oh hey wow.. i just noticed cct has finally moved on. and that too a 9500 excellent :)

[brad]

oh hey wow.. i just noticed cct has finally moved on. and that too a 9500 excellent :)
Came down to either a 9500 or a 3250, I think he made the right choice.

[difenbaker]

congrats on your phone cct... that's a very nice phone. For myself, I find it a little on the 'bulky side' of things - but it does have nice features indeed.

cheers!

[carcomptoy]

hahaha Thank you to everybody!:D It is definitely bulky, but I very much like it. I don't even miss the vibrate, although I guess that's because that's more because it isn't school anymore. In any case, I can't wait to get SmartMovie for it:D
Came down to either a 9500 or a 3250, I think he made the right choice.It was actually 9500 and 7710...the 3250 was only there just in case I really couldn't go away from S60. But I took your advice and got the hardkey-enabled 9500;) I realize how much of a pain it would've been the other day not to be able to text one-handedly with the 7710. It's a bummer not to have T9, but at least I can still text one-handedly:)

Back to topic, I've decided I think I'll just get the Nokia SC-23B...the official Battery Extender. Much cheaper than a completely new battery, and plus I can make use of our rechargeable AA batteries from our previous camera.

[brad]

It was actually 9500 and 7710...the 3250 was only there just in case I really couldn't go away from S60. But I took your advice and got the hardkey-enabled 9500;) I realize how much of a pain it would've been the other day not to be able to text one-handedly with the 7710. It's a bummer not to have T9, but at least I can still text one-handedly:)Ah, that's right. I remember now. Glad you're happy with it!

[hotzigetty]

congrats on ur new phone cct...

[Jose_R.A.M]

I just read on one of the Non OEM batts

"EXPLOSION AND SEVERE BURN HAZARD"...

..nice!

What's a battery extender?

[brad]

I just read on one of the Non OEM batts

"EXPLOSION AND SEVERE BURN HAZARD"...All batteries say that. Does anyone remember the old MobileBurn logo?