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Replacement Magnavox/Packard Bell - Metalis 286 Battery

New Magnavox/Packard Bell - Metalis 286 laptop batteries can be expensive, am I right? Wrong! If you want to find the best bargain on a replacement battery for your Magnavox Metalis 286 laptop, you need to consider these three options:

1. Buy from Magnavox
This might be a good option, if you can afford to pay their ridiculous prices. As with most replacement parts, the manufacturers price on a new battery for your Magnavox/Packard Bell - Metalis 286 laptop will be way higher than the cost of options 2 or 3.

2. Buy your battery from a wholesale outlet
Getting a battery for a Magnavox Metalis 286 from a wholesaler can seem like quite the task, you have to deal with price shopping, looking at the shipping costs that can vary wildly, or the possibility that the battery does not match your particular model. This is where pictures and a big product database (plus a solid inventory) really help. If you are thinking of going the third party route for a new Magnavox Metalis 286 battery, I recommend: Batteries.com. By and large, Batteries.com has way better pricing when you take into account the cost of shipping the new battery, and because their customer service department seemed more useful. It also comes with a 2 Year Free Replacement warrantee. When you get down to it, the price for a Magnavox/Packard Bell - Metalis 286 was $35.70, compared to $40.58 from Magnavox that’s a savings of 12%.

3. Buy your battery on Craigslist
Getting a good price on a replacement battery on Craigslist can be an attractive option, though it can be rough. If you do shop for a new Magnavox laptop battery using Craigslist, remember to remember to ask the seller questions before buying. Ask about dead batteries and what your options are if this happens. It is recommended that you buy the same type of battery - the one built specifically for your model of Magnavox laptop.

Lastly, with whatever option you choose, get confirmation of return and exchange policies before you buy (who knows, you might have made a mistake while ordering, or the battery could be damaged during shipping).

Discover a range of replacement batteries for Magnavox notebooks. Why settle for a weak charge, get a new battery and work anywhere!

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Battery Trivia: NiMH battery cells are made from Nickel Metal Hydride.
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