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    Does the Studio XPS 16 battery stick out?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by netarc, Jun 17, 2010.

  1. netarc

    netarc Notebook Geek

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    Does the 9cell battery of the XPS 16 (core i7 variant) protrude from the shell, and if so does it protrude down, or back?
     
    netarc, Jun 17, 2010
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  2. f0cu5

    f0cu5 Notebook Geek

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    down, about an inch.
     
    f0cu5, Jun 17, 2010
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    benbeck08 CCNA/A+ In Progress

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    yuuup ships standard with the 9 cell battery

     
    benbeck08, Jun 18, 2010
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  4. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    Also, it is a nice battery for the 16xx..provides a bit of elevation (allowing some ventilation). :)


    Cin...
     
    Cin', Jun 18, 2010
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    cbaty08 Notebook Evangelist

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    It does, and I wish it didn't almost.... sure some say it is better for air flow, which yes it does def. help, but I am seriously thinking about getting a 6 because of how it will just make the whole laptop flush.... this thing is insured for a few more years I have nothing to worry about..... : )

    Plus the 9 on my legs digs in if I am say like sitting with one leg folded up or however you would depict that..... anyways.. time for some green tea with lemon to wake my butt up..
     
    cbaty08, Jun 18, 2010
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    overvu Notebook Consultant

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    Yea, it protrudes downwards about an inch which makes most laptop coolers passive cooling ineffective. :| Also wished I just went for the 6 cell but battery life would have been too short :(
     
    overvu, Jun 18, 2010
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