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How to Get a Spare 6256i Battery (and Charger, and Phone) for $29.99 (Total)

Jan 22, 2006, 5:08 AM

If you want a spare battery for your 6256i, its kind of a bummer goin' the standard route... Nokia apparently wants $50 for one, if you try to buy it through their site. Whaaa? 😳

There may be a better way... 'parently the Nokia 'Shorty'/2115 phone for Virgin Mobile uses the SAME 3.7 volt BL6-C battery that the 6256i does, far as I can tell.

Yep, I've looked at both batteries side by side. Same exact size, shape, voltage, and they both say 'BL6-C' on the front.

And, you can pick a Nokia Shorty phone (battery is included) for $29.99. Heck, they were on special at Walmart for $19.99 b4 Xmas, tho' I wouldn't count on that price comin' around again any time soon.

Not to mention you also get an ACP-7U charger in the d...
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edoc

Jan 27, 2006, 10:55 PM

Would this compatibility also include the dc charger?

http://www.cellular-blowout.com/nosh2121carc.html »

It is amusing to note that they want $24. for the replacement battery for the Shorty and one may buy the phone (as a spare I suppose), battery, and AC charger for $29. (not on sale!)

doc

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edoc

Jan 27, 2006, 10:57 PM

Just a quick clarification, I have a 6255i vs a 6256i but I believe that the battery and chargers are all the same.

Yes?

Thanks! doc

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Jan 27, 2006, 11:12 PM

Disregard re. the DC charger -- found this one for $3.99 Don't think I can do better! ;-)

http://www.bargaincell.com/product.cfm?brand_id=1&mo ... »

Thanks! doc