3rd Party Batteries for MacBook Pro (MacBookPro5,1)

Howdy! I need an extra battery for my MacBook. I see some pretty crappy reviews for the Apple brand, and am considering going to a 3rd party.
Does anybody have any advice as to which one to go to? (I'm looking at macsales...OWC computing, but have nooooo clue.)
Any advice would be very much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Brad (in Denver)

As far as I know Apple don't make the batteries, a 3rd party does so the quality from another 3rd party might be just as good/bad. Unfortunately in the last few years quality control in the battery manufacturing sector doesn't seem to have been as good as we users would like.
You will read the problems people experience in the forums but not the vast majority situation of good experience. I think Apple are prepared to replace the small percentage of batteries that fail, if only for the good PR this brings.
It is a good idea to have a second battery if you are fairly dependent on significant battery usage between charges. Check the internet for other suppliers, and their warranty if any, and then make your decision.
Neville

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