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    new timelinex laptops... No removable battery?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by DeusEx, Jun 16, 2011.

  1. DeusEx

    DeusEx Notebook Evangelist

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    is that correct? because if thats so then this is a no buy from me. Who the hell in their right mind would think this is a good idea?

    So once the battery is dead we what..? throw out our computers?

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    DeusEx, Jun 16, 2011
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  2. n0elia

    n0elia Come on Haswell...

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    Check the dedicated thread for the new timelines. Yes the batteries are built-in, and several people are reporting wear problems with the new batteries, not just on this forum but other forums as well.
     
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  3. DeusEx

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    good to know. Guess Acer decided that success wasnt for them and decided to produce crap instead. :( . Makes it much easier to pass up.

    I know that for some people this may be ok but i will use my laptop as desktop replacement (actually buying a big external monitor with it) so i know it wouldnt even survive a single year if i cant remove it. Major deal breaker.
     
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    dooms33ker Notebook Consultant

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    I've got both a 3820TG and an Alienware m11x and having to decide which one to keep is easier considering a 3820TG battery is $60 and swappable.

    There would be no contest if a battery was completely irreplaceable. Even an internal battery that costs $150 - like the one in the m11x - is better than this 3830TG nonsense.
     
    dooms33ker, Jun 17, 2011
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