Rechargeable Battery - 15-inch MacBook Pro

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    My MacBook Pro

    • Written by from Saint Johnsbury

    I have been using my MBP since 2007 and have loved it! I may have just gotten lucky but I have not had to replace the battery at all until just this month. Its been 6 years!

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  • 3.0 out of 5 stars

    Battery Issues Macbook Pro Internal Mounted non user replaceable

    • Written by from McDonald's Corners

    Great product - lost a 2 stars due to battery only.

    I have three issues with users being responsible to use their batteries. I am pretty mad as to how it is working now. I have changed my usage patterns recently only to discover that my Macbook Pro is pretty much useless as a traveling system. Originally I travelled with it frequently - but for about 9 months it has been used as a 'workstation', recently that changed again and now I am trying to be portable with it- and have had a nasty shock - down to less than an hour usage just doing typing.

    1. If there are issues with batteries decaying why are they now 'built in'. Terrible design discussion to make them look nice but not at all functional - unless the design was/is bulletproof.

    2. Why does the hardware/system not automatically discharge the batteries periodically if it has ben tethered in to maintain a proper working battery- this could easily be a system setting that happens overnight etc. with a suspend feature so that it does not happen in inconvenient times. It is inconceivable that Apple does not have this in the system - it is like having a card that does not bother to have an oil warning light for the engine or maybe more appropriate a gas gauge.

    3. Huge warning labels on the packaging about this issue. I did not realize it to be a problem as I had replace a macbook that this did not seem to be an issue with (and one that at least I could get a battery replaced easily). I just opened it up and got using it - just like in the ads. My fault I suppose for not fully ready about the battery.

    Other than that a great laptop but a very glaring problem for something that is portable. Apple products should not have this issue by now.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Terrible batteries!

    • Written by from South Euclid

    I've had my MBP since August 2008. Very happy with the laptop as I haven't had one problem, but I've had to replace the battery four times. They go completely dead in a matter of months to a year.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Not the best

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    You'd think that with such a great computer the battery would be better than it is. I've bought 2 within a year and a half. The last one only lasted a few months. This is a serious issue and Apple needs to do better by it's customers, especially if they are exclusive in what they make. I nam disappointed.

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    Not Impressive

    • Written by from Poulsbo

    I wasn't enthusiastic when purchasing this battery in the first place based on the reviews. Yet, I was hoping that the one I got would be different. Unfortunately, it was not. Straight from the box, the battery never lasted "3 hours". I haven't been using my computer for anything heavy duty. I usually just surf the web, use word processors, or go on youtube. Still, my batteries charge life is pitiful. I get, maybe, an hour and a half. I've had it a week and already have gone through 11 cycles.

    I am not impressed with Apple's product, and am seriously considering sending the battery back for replacement. Not that'll help. For how much I paid for this battery, I really expected much more performance from it.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    excellent life 4 years then rapid depletion including new replacement

    • Written by from Kelowna

    Used to brag about my 15" Mac Book Pro battery life. Bought new December 2008. After 3.5 years charge would last less than an hour. Just replaced with a new OEM replacement battery and it also depletes very rapidly. I don't know why this would happen.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Battery died really soon

    • Written by from Nashville

    I bought this new in May 2012 from the apple store because I wanted a quality product. It was more expensive than other brands, but I was willing to spend it. As of December 2012, the battery is completely dead. I'll be looking to another brand if I buy again.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Annoying battery performance

    • Written by from Amman

    I purchased my macbook pro in 2007, original battery worked for 3 years. Since then, I am buying a new battery every 11m regardless of the care to use as instructed!! The battery stops suddenly (the current one I have dropped this week from 73% capacity to 16%!) and now refusing to charge).

    It is not only annoying and expensive for an under-perfoming battery. It is also hard to purchase a battery for the older models out of the US!! Apple should definitely invest more in its hardware's performance and availability!

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  • 2.0 out of 5 stars

    :o(

    • Written by from Prince George

    Unfortunately I'm about to purchase my 3rd battery. The first lasted about 2 years...the second about a year...but 126.00 is too much for an item that isn't very high performing.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    15" Macbook Pro original battery for laptop purchased in 2007

    • Written by from Cochiti Lake

    Just had to jump into this fray on these batteries. I purchased my 15" Macbook Pro in the fall of 2007 and continued to use it non-stop until I purchased the smaller and lighter Macbook Pro 13" in August 2011. The original 15" battery was still giving me about 30 minutes of work time until early 2012 (it has since died completely), providing me with about 5 years of continuous use. I am now about to purchase a new battery for my 15". I will review it again after I see how the new 15" battery performs. PS--both computer and battery survived having a small chandelier fall on it from a ceiling weakened by too much rain! MAC's really are "built tough"!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    5 Years...no complaints!

    • Written by from Cincinnati

    Well, my battery finally bit the dust...after 5 years of terrific service! Love my Macbook Pro and was very satisfied with my battery life!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Long Lasting! Still works perfect!

    • Written by from Charleston

    Used it for several years! Still works perfect! Don't know what the issue is with these batteries maybe I just got lucky. Good part is if the battery breaks you can take it to the Apple store so I don't see the big deal here.

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  • 4.0 out of 5 stars

    Long life

    • Written by from Hewitt

    I've had good luck with my rechargeable battery after initial batter was replaced ( battery recall) over 5 years ago. Apple sent my current battery (at no charge of course) and in less than 24hrs - it's worked rather well.

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Macbook Pro 2008

    • Written by from Nanaimo

    I am still on my original battery and it works fabulously still. This is by far the best computer I have ever owned. It still runs like the day I bought it...... if I neede to replace the battery I would order this one for sure, right now I am going to hold off..... :)

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Got 4 Great Years From Original Battery

    • Written by from Santa Monica

    In fact, I'm still using the original battery, which has gone from supplying 4+ hours of use down to an hour and a half. Why am I replacing it? Other than the Service Battery message it displays, it has been dying without warning at around the 30% level.

    It has far exceeded my expectations. The only thing I can guess about those complaining of short battery life is that they primarily use their MacBook Pro while plugged into the AC outlet. I plug mine in only to charge and 90% of my use is battery only. I only hope my second battery is equally as reliable!

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  • 5.0 out of 5 stars

    Still Chuggin'

    • Written by from SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE

    I got my 15" MacBook Pro in mid-2010 and have gone through cycles, leaving me at 67-68% battery health. I am very pleased with the performance of the battery considering the large amount of use I get out of it.

    It definitely is important to know how to take care of your batteries in regards to running it down and things like that. (FYI: my system is noting that I should "Replace Soon," but nothing has gone wrong with the battery, and I will be holding off before purchasing a new battery as a back up.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Total Junk

    • Written by from China

    I have had my 15 Inch MacBook Pro for 3 years now. I have probably gotten to use it MAYBE 12 times off the plug due to this disgraceful product. I have exchanged the battery through a local authorized dealer 7 times now because shortly after not being able to hold a charge, the battery puffs up and ruptures. This has happened on almost every battery that I have exchanged and each time, the dealer checks my computer and verifies that it IS NOT my computer and orders me a new battery (for free due to the 1 year warranty thank goodness). Apple should be ashamed of this product, as I am ashamed for them. When you buy an Apple product, you pay three times as much for the innovation, craftsmanship, and quality...not expecting to deal with one of the worst laptop batteries ever to be purchased by a consumer.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Battery life span is very short and not to Apple standards!

    • Written by from Kernville

    Let me start with I am totally happy with my MacBook Pro. My only issue is the short life span of the battery. The original battery had a fair life span, but the replacement only lasted 7-8 months. Now I am back having to by another battery.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Makes a Good Doorstop

    • Written by from Blacksburg

    The original battery in my 15-inch Macbook Pro was headed into failure mode. It was replaced under Apple's "we won't admit there is problem, but here's a free replacement battery" program. That battery is now down to 85% of its original capacity and it is not reliable. When operating the laptop on battery, it goes from "full" charge down to about 80%, then the laptop shuts off with no warning or alert. Since I need better reliability than that, battery #3 will be purchased (using state funds, since this is a work machine); not the best use of our tight budget money. It would be nice to believe that this new battery will be better, but I'll wait a few months to see what kind of capacity drop-off I get.

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  • 1.0 out of 5 stars

    Battery dies again.....

    • Written by from Marlton

    I love mac products. I love my mac book pro, my imac, apple tv, iphone, ipad 2. I hate this battery! My third one has died after about 13 months of use. Apple refuses to accept that there is a serious issue going on here. Last time I was told to purchase a new charger and I did to no avail. Money down the drain. I hate to pour more money into this, but I need my laptop back, which has been a desktop the last couple of months. This product is not consistent with the high quality I have come to expect from Apple.

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