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    W3J Battery: A41-W3J vs A42-W3J?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by robohgedhang, Sep 30, 2006.

  1. robohgedhang

    robohgedhang Notebook Evangelist

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    My friend's W3J (the one with T2300 processor) can last only around 1 hour when it is not plugged in, even with fully-charged battery. And his W3J is not yet 1 month old.

    So I checked the battery, and I found out that it's an A41-W3J, with a rating of 2400 mAh (while mine is an A42-W3J, 4800 mAh).

    What's the difference of the two types of batteries? Is it normal for an A41-W3J 2400 mAh to last only around 1 hour? Or my friend got a faulty battery?
     
    robohgedhang, Sep 30, 2006
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  2. gusto5

    gusto5 Notebook Deity

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    does your friend have the lower-end battery? like a 3-cell? because i believe a 2400 mAh battery is a 3 cell that lasts about as long as your friends is lasting.
     
    gusto5, Sep 30, 2006
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  3. robohgedhang

    robohgedhang Notebook Evangelist

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    I don't know whether it is the lower-end battery or not. It came with his W3J when he bought it at the beginning of this month.
     
    robohgedhang, Sep 30, 2006
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    your battery has twice the capacity as your friend's. how long does yours last for? expect your friend's to be about half of that.
     
    NDogg, Sep 30, 2006
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    wow 1 hour? mine last 4:00 with wifi and 3:30 with wifi and bluetooth
     
    dorkiedoode, Sep 30, 2006
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    It sounds like your friend has the 4 cell battery compared to your 8 cell. If you weigh the 2 laptops you should find that his is a couple of hundred grams lighter.

    Cheers
     
    edawooda, Oct 1, 2006
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    battlemage Notebook Consultant

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    Where did your friend order his laptop from? I was looking to get a 4-cell battery myself if indeed it is lighter. You can get a regular 8 cell replacement from most of the resellers. If indeed the battery is significantly lighter and I cant find one online, id offer to to buh it from him. :)
     
    battlemage, Oct 1, 2006
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  8. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    Did he buy it in Indonesia? Has the battery always lasted only 1 hour?
     
    Jason, Oct 1, 2006
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  9. robohgedhang

    robohgedhang Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey, thanks for all of your reply.
    @NDogg: Mine lasted for around 3 hours.
    @battlemage: He bought it in Jakarta, Indonesia, at a computer expo in September when W3J first appeared in our country. And, yes, the 2400 mAh battery is lighter than mine. Haven't weighted them using a scale though.
    @Jason: Yes, he bought it in Jakarta, Indo. And yes, the battery always lasted more or less only 1 hour.
     
    robohgedhang, Oct 2, 2006
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  10. Jason

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    Well, I guess I'd contact Asus. When you purchased it did they claim it was a 8 cell 4800mAh battery?
     
    Jason, Oct 2, 2006
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  11. robohgedhang

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    Yea, I guess my friend should contact ASUS. When he purchased it they did not claim anything about the battery..... that's the problem. A call to ASUS Indonesia is required I think. Thanks Jason.
     
    robohgedhang, Oct 2, 2006
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