there is is no reason to rate these batteries down as they work as HP designed them. My HP laptop, which came from HP, had this same battery. The battery is bulky, but has much more capacity than the slim six-cell model. (Consider this a "design feature" for better ventilation, and not an unsightly, heavy, anchor.) Just be sure to check with all suppliers that they ship an authentic HP battery, not some generic imitation. Also, double check the battery's model number that you need to be sure that this is the model you require. It seems that the authentic HP make of this battery probably is hard to find below a price of about $110. At this moment, HP, itself, sells this same battery for about $150 and sometimes has free shipping.

the battery time is worth the money i paid.i have used it for 6 mongth. it is durable.tyhe pnly drawback is that it took too long for receieve.

this battery's weight is really not a problem. Add the fact that this extended life battery has more battery capacity, 95 vs APC's 88 Watt Hours, that its body sits snuggly halfway inside the laptop instead of hanging loose outside of the laptop, and costs far less than a universal battery (almost half with good shopping), this is as good as it gets.

this itme is much better than my old one. at first ,i was worried about the compABILITY,HOWEVER, NEW I AM VERY HAPPY TO HAVE THIS BATTERY. THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT IT TOOK LINGER TIME FOR SHIPPING.

it is fine and just like the one that comes with you computer. If your computer battery can longer hold a long charge than you'll just need to shell out for a new battery.