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    SXPS16 with 9 cell battery installed

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Zinu, Nov 8, 2009.

  1. Zinu

    Zinu Notebook Geek

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    Hello,

    Can anybody post me a picture with the 9 cell battery installed? I found one picture but it doesn't really show how it looks all together from a distance :) Is there anyone willing to shoot some pics of it for me :eek:

    Thanks in advance.
     
    Zinu, Nov 8, 2009
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  2. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Check out the notebookcheck review for some good pics of the 9 cell in the sXPS 16.
     
    sgogeta4, Nov 8, 2009
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  3. Zinu

    Zinu Notebook Geek

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    I checked those out, but I was actually wondering how it would look just standing up and with the screen open. The pictures shown there are with the keyboard facing down.
     
    Zinu, Nov 11, 2009
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    Lando3000, Nov 11, 2009
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  5. Zinu

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    Yes, that's what I was looking for. Thanks! a bunch!
     
    Zinu, Nov 11, 2009
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    Looks like the laptop sitting on a roller.
     
    URPradhan, Nov 11, 2009
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  7. gaah

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    Damn it's big! This must also mean if my battery isn't that big, it's a 6-cell? Cause I get about 2:30 - 3 hour life with it, and on my new one it was ordered with a 9-cell and have a second one coming later on, that's about 6-8 hours of battery life! O_O
     
    gaah, Nov 11, 2009
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  8. morecowbell

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    The 6-cell wasn't an option on the 1645 when I ordered...Can I still one as an accessory?
     
    morecowbell, Nov 11, 2009
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  9. gaah

    gaah Notebook Deity

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    Yeah you can go buy one separate.
     
    gaah, Nov 12, 2009
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  10. DeathWalking

    DeathWalking Notebook Evangelist

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    Sorry to threadjack, but can someone post a picture of the laptop without the leather? Curious what I would be getting if I choose not to spend the $40. Also, how good is the color match on the red leather?
     
    DeathWalking, Nov 12, 2009
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  11. entrance002

    entrance002 Notebook Consultant

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    the 9-cell battery isn't too bad for me. I keep it on all the time, take the laptop with me to class, put the laptop into the microfiber cover that they gave us. it hasn't been a hassle for me, and isn't too bulky as it fits into my backpack fine.
     
    entrance002, Nov 12, 2009
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  12. ViperGTS

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    And besides battery life, it helps elevate the machine for better air flow and also arches the keyboard for a very nice ergonomic angle.
     
    ViperGTS, Nov 12, 2009
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  13. spud387

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    Exact reason why i leave my 9cell in and use my 6cell as a spare
     
    spud387, Nov 12, 2009
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  14. Zlog

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    not quite :p

    I wouldn't expect more then 4 hours on the 1645 on low power mode best case scenario. (on one battery)
     
    Zlog, Nov 12, 2009
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  15. ViperGTS

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    Why would you expect double the battery life when it is 1/3 bigger?
    You might squeeze an hour more out than the 6 cell, thats about it.
     
    ViperGTS, Nov 12, 2009
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    I get 4.5 hr using low-screen brightness + Dell or Power Saver power option.
     
    entrance002, Nov 12, 2009
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