Sony VGP-BPL15/B VAIO Extended Batteries for P Series Lifestyle PC (Black)

by Sony

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 3.5 x 2.5 inches ; 9.3 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001PR21R2
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• Item model number: VGP-BPL15/B
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 15, 2009

Product Description

Sony VGP-BPL15/B Lithium Ion Notebook Battery VGP-BPL15/B Laptop & Notebook Batteries

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars It's a battery - it's ugly, but it works, April 22, 2009

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iMe (CO,USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sony VGP-BPL15/B VAIO Extended Batteries for P Series Lifestyle PC (Black) (Personal Computers)

Like all extended batteries, you can not expect it to fit the design of your laptop perfectly. I'm happy Sony at least made it extend downwards, keeping the laptop in a downward like angle, as opposed to making extend backwards. I prefer the Vaio P be on a little angle, besides, I think it makes it easier to type, as opposed to having the battery extend backwards and not allowing the Vaio P to fit into one of it's designed cases. ...yes, even with this battery, the Vaio P will fit comfortably into any of the cases Sony has designed for it, even the leather one.

As for performance, and again, like any battery out there, don't expect it to last as long as Sony promises, unless you really dim the screen to like nothing, turn off the wireless, speakers, etc... By dimming the screen to about 3 bars (still comfortable for me, the Vaio P has a SUPER bright LCD) and wireless off, I get about 6 hours, with the same settings plus a Sprint USB Internet Card I get about 5 1/2 hours.

Before I purchased the battery, I Googled images, but found none showing the battery on the laptop, so I'll post images of what that looks like, for future shoppers. ...as well as images of what the laptop will look like while in the leather Sony case with this battery on it.

I was iffy about giving it 5 stars, since the battery is a bit heavy (not SUPER heavy, but I'm sure it could be lighter), but it does it's job pretty well, and it's just a battery (can't believe I'm reviewing a battery LOL).

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Extend the power on the Sony P Lifestyle computer, April 4, 2009

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digitalman "digitalman" (Midlothian, VA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VGP-BPL15/B VAIO Extended Batteries for P Series Lifestyle PC (Black) (Personal Computers)

OK, Lets get one thing out right from the start... you proably aren't going to get the 8 hours that Sony claims on their website. But with good power management, you should get closer to 5 hours maybe even 5.5 hours.

I didn't like the physical design of the battery. It seemed that with it on, the laptop didn't want to sit down flat, the front wanted to hang up in the air. It is hard to explain it, but once you own it you will see. It isn't that noticeable once you rest your hands on it and start doing stuff, but once to take your hands off, the front begins to levitate again. When you are spending $1030 (MSRP) between the computer and battery, you would think a little refinement would have gone into design.

Ultimately, if you are going to get a Sony P series computer, this is a must have accessory. Any minor quibbles are quickly overlooked with double the lifespan of the small battery that ships with the computer.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great battery for the first generation P, April 17, 2011

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Jeffrey A. Parker (Manchester, VT, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sony VGP-BPL15/B VAIO Extended Batteries for P Series Lifestyle PC (Black) (Personal Computers)

Be aware this is for the VGN-P and NOT the VPC-P
if the model of your P starts with VPC this is NOT the correct battery for your model, you will need the BPL23 instead.

other than that, nothing to report, it is a double size double life battery, very cool.