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There is not a lot you can review about a battery really. Its exactly the same as the one that came with the digital camera I bought from Amazon. I wanted a second battery as a spare - the camera can only work with this type of battery and if you need to replace while out and about you do need that luxury of an extra battery.

The delivery time was great and the price was spot on. The battery works perfectly well and charges very fast - see the new charger info reviewed elsewhere - all in all a great item that will add security and piece of mind to my photo shooting around the planet.

Hope this helped a little bit - All the best - Colin.

I bought my Sony Cybershot DSC-N1 from Amazon on 22 June last year. It's a brilliant camera. The NP-BG1 rechargeable battery failed catastrophically on 20 June 2007 - just under the 12 month guarentee - a very poor battery life. Sony seems to be dogged with poor battery quality for PCs and now cameras.

Amazon was unwilling to provide a replacement battery though it was initially willing to refund the cost of my camera if I returned it. However, this brilliant camera is no longer available. Catch 22. In a second e-mail exchange Amazon (a week after the failure) claimed that the camera was now out of warranty ie the 12 months guarentee doesn't apply to when an item fails, but when you report and return it. You can't do always report the same day when you are away. Amazon has succeeded and worn me down. I paid for another battery.

This item was ordered through Amazon from Terrabok and listed as a Sony battery. It was difficult to insert in the camera and only possible to extract with the aid of tweezers. In short it was too big. On contacting Terrabok I was emailed to say that I could return it but it would be subject to a restocking fee of 25% plus p&p. This, of course, is contrary to the distance selling regulations. In future, IF I decide to order from Amazon I shall ensure the item is not from a third party seller!

I bought this battery because the I left the original in my jeans to recharge it. However I forgot and put them in the washing machine! They are not water proof, but I guess you already new that. The battery lasts ages in my Sony N50. The camera has a huge screen and lots of features like a moving slide show with sound. Even with these power zapping features the battery lasts very well. If you charge your camera for a big event it will never let you down, taking pictures all day and night. I owed a Fuji camera with a little screen and no features, and that would barely last 15 minutes! It was a relief when the camera stopped working altogether. Don't buy a Fuji camera! Having said that my Sony N50 has lost its auto focus. In my experience Sony batteries last longer than all other brands I have used. I buy a lot of Sony products, such as PSP, MP3, laptop etc. I paid £40 for my battery, so this Amazon price is great value for money

Bought this product as a spare for my Sony Camera, much cheaper than buying it from the Sony shop.