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    9-cell battery on the XPS 17

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by merstrom, Mar 29, 2011.

  1. merstrom

    merstrom Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I have read somewhere that the 9-cell battery sticks out at the bottom of the XPS 17, is this true? The sales person I talked to denies it...

    Thanks!
     
    merstrom, Mar 29, 2011
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  2. vacaloca

    vacaloca Notebook Consultant

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    Yes, sticks out... from the horse's mouth, see attached picture.
     

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    vacaloca, Mar 29, 2011
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  3. merstrom

    merstrom Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks! Damn, now I have to cancel my order... :/
     
    merstrom, Mar 29, 2011
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  4. RedlanceEQ

    RedlanceEQ Notebook Consultant

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    It does indeed.
    However, I actually find it useful. It gives a good airflow at the bottom of the system and makes typing on the machine more comfortable. The protruding part of the battery also gives a nice handle to carry the computer around too.
     
    RedlanceEQ, Mar 29, 2011
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    also helps with cooling.
     
    bikerboy94, Mar 31, 2011
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  6. chemman14

    chemman14 Notebook Consultant

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    this. almost double the battery life as well!
     
    chemman14, Mar 31, 2011
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