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    9 cell battery life in the G51j

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by MrD1sturbed, Nov 16, 2009.

  1. MrD1sturbed

    MrD1sturbed Notebook Evangelist

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    So I am thinking about getting the G51j and I need more battery life than the standard 6 cell can provide. Does anyone have any experience with the 9 cell battery? Any ideas how much more battery life can be expected?
     
    MrD1sturbed, Nov 16, 2009
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  2. tehpud

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    well honestly speaking...if you are getting the G51J then your concern in a laptop was never battery life. However, if you are concerned my guess is it will increase by 50%. Current notebook life from my readings is under 2, but correct me if i'm wrong. I'd invest the money in something else or a second battery.
     
    tehpud, Nov 17, 2009
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    1h 40 on a light load (browsing etc.). even with a 9-cell, i wouldn't expect more than a little over 2h 10 or so. if you need battery life, i7 + gtx260 is not the way to go.
     
    thalanix, Nov 17, 2009
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    MichaelKW, Nov 23, 2009
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    his system is completely idle. i get 2 hours when doing nothing.
     
    thalanix, Nov 23, 2009
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    basically you're adding 3 more cells so if your laptop lasts you 2 hours with a 6 cell expect 3 hours from a 9 cell.
     
    ilikeicehockey, Nov 23, 2009
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    kainwalker Notebook Enthusiast

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    around 2 hours 10 min ~ 20 min.
    I am bringing a 6 cell and a 9 cell with me to school with my g51j...
     
    kainwalker, Nov 23, 2009
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    Yurkooo Notebook Guru

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    It might be an improvement if you decrease screen refresh rate to 60 Hz.
    Because if I'm not mistaken it uses 100 Hz screen refresh rate setting.
     
    Yurkooo, Mar 20, 2010
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