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OEM vs "compatible" chargers, batteries, etc.

1 replies · 1,502 views · Started 23 October 2004

I'm awaiting the arrival of my 6600 in the next week & have a question or two I hope you'll be patient enough to answer. I've searched using both "charger" & "OEM" before potentially wasting everyone's time. Anyway:

1) What's everyone's experience with "compatible" chargers (namely the "smart chargers" with built in IC's on ebay) vs Nokia branded OEM stuff? I notice Nokia doesn't have a desktop/dual charger so a compatible is a must here. Mostly I'm curious about the 12v car & A/C chargers. We're talking $13.50 for compatible vs. $16.00 for OEM. Money's not THAT tight if OEM stuff is genuinely better.

2) Same question, but batteries this time. I've only priced OEM, but all the compatibles on ebay seem like crap (none so far listed at 850mAh).

3) Are all bluetooth dongles pretty much equal (other than class1 vs class2). Off topic a bit, but curious.

4) Are the softtware discs on ebay worth the $10 they may cost?

I appreciate the time taken for responses & if there's a newbies guide somewhere covering all this, please point me in the right direction. Any & all tips are welcome.

Thanks

no comments? my math or the selling prices on ebvay have changed a bit. there's now a 2:1 cost difference in favor of the "compatibles".