Battery: RIM vs aftermarket?

[Spetnik]

Sprint is selling a RIM-made battery for $44.99 here.

Best Buy is selling an aftermarket battery by "Lenmar" for $19.99 here.

Is there a reason to spend the extra $25 for a name brand battery?

Thanks

[pblakk]

Reliability.

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[SmakBerry]

there's a review on the best buy site from someone:

"I fully charged the battery and allowed it to die (as noted in the directions), and the batter still does not last through out the day, My Blackberry battery that i have had for about 18 months holds a charge longer than this battery...
I have only had the battery for about two weeks...this is very disappointing...
What's great about it: n/a
What's not so great: battery life
No, I would not recommend this to a friend."

[nermalgod]

I just bought a RIM battery on amazon for $5. Bought it on Friday and it was at my door on Monday.

[Spetnik]

Originally Posted by nermalgod

I just bought a RIM battery on amazon for $5. Bought it on Friday and it was at my door on Monday.

Thanks - just did the same thing.