Save money, without compromising on performance

I use the battery for several weeks in my new Sony DSC-HX5VB. Works seamlessly. I set generally at "stupid" (ie without a chip) batteries on no-name types. The cost is far less than half and are usually loose just as good.

And even if sometimes a rivet (eg early failure) should be there - so what? After I do that with all my gadgets so I save as much money in total that me an outlier would not be damaged by hail the balance. But mind: So far I had because no outliers, but a good experience.

Conclusion: access, save money and look.