[PLUG] Laptop batteries

[Mark Heimstaedt]

Message: 5
Date: Fri, 10 Nov 2017 11:07:40 -0800 (PST)
From: Rich Shepard <rshepard at appl-ecosys.com>
To: Portland Linux/Unix Group <plug at pdxlinux.org>
Subject: Re: [PLUG] Laptop batteries
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On Fri, 10 Nov 2017, John Meissen wrote:

> Reputable places like BatteriesPlus want $90 for a new replacement. But my
> searching eventually led me to aliexpress.com.

   Expressing my opinion here. I buy all my batteries, from cell phone and
UPS to diesel pickup truck from Northwest Battery Supply at SE 37th and
Belmont. I could save money by buying on line, but will gladly pay more to
support local businesses. We need the variety and expertise that local
vendors offer. That's why I buy from the above, Parkrose Hardware, and
others.

   Look at what Walmart did to local grocery stores. We lost a very high
quality Thriftway here in Troutdale when Walmart opened in Wood Village. We
all make choices based on our preferences, and mine is to support local
vendors of all types whenever possible.

Rich
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I confirm Rich's perspective on local vendors.
However ...
I have a ca. 2011 Asus Eee 1015px 10 inch that travels really well. The
original 10-hr battery has died.
BatteriesPlus by me wanted $155 for a replacement battery.  The entire
computer was 200$ new, 6 yrs ago.

I'd gladly pay a premium to support my neighbors, but no one likes to be
gauged.
-- 
Mark Heimstaedt