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    Two batteries with the W3V?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Dec1mal, Dec 11, 2005.

  1. Dec1mal

    Dec1mal Notebook Consultant

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    In reference to this thread where you get two batteries in the box! one 4 cell and one 8 cell (I think):
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=15096

    ...does anyone know if the two batts are included in the UK version of the W3V?

    Also while I'm on the topic, is the Enter/Return key the large (desktop-keyboard-alike) type?
     
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    ... you're paying for what you're getting..... many countries had options like that and the US office could have done the same and raised the price, but they didn't. Basically the 4 cell is the same size as the US standard 8, but it's a couple ounces lighter, and obviously half the battery life. I wouldn't suggest you waste your time on something like that, but do what you want.

    Also - yeah, UK keyboard the that odd shaped return key.
     
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  3. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    European notebooks usually have a one extra key (for the national currency) compared with US keyboards. Often, space for this key is made by shrinking the enter key.

    John
     
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    Dec1mal Notebook Consultant

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    Er... A contradition here.... Is the Enter/Return key the big one or is it just the single spaced one?

    Also, ProPortable I don't think you understood what I mean, I was only asking if the UK versionc came with both batteries.
    Putting in the 4 Cell and using the travelers draw makes it 2.0Kg! what a weight! :)
     
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    The Enter key on a UK W3 keyboard is 2 rows high and 25mm wide in the upper half (between ]} and PaUp) and 20mm wide in the lower half (between #~ and PaDn).

    I believe that UK W3 models come with one battery - the 8 cell. Maybe early model W3s (W3N?) came with two batteries, but since then the trend has been towards only supplying the higher capacity and heavier 8 cell battery.

    John
     
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    Dec1mal Notebook Consultant

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    Thank you very much Ratsey, I'm glad you cleared that up.

    Do you know of any UK sites where I could get a 4 cell?
     
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    I've never see the 4 cell battery listed on the UK sites. I suggest you contact Asus UK at:

    Notebook & PDA Support
    Telephone: +44(0)870 1208340 (9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
    For alternative contact or support of any other products, please fill in online support form at: http://vip.asus.com/eservice/techserv.aspx

    John
     
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