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    Which 9 Cell Battery to Choose?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by jkruer01, Feb 4, 2010.

  1. jkruer01

    jkruer01 Notebook Guru

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    On Dell's website I found two different 9 Cell Batteries for my XPS M1530. One is manufacturer part number GP975 and the other is manufacturer part number RN897. They are both the same price, both 9 cell batteries, and both compatible with the XPS M1530. Which one should I choose? Is one better than the other?

    If I don't hear anythign I will call Dell and ask them what the difference between the two are.

    Thanks!
    Jeremy
     
    jkruer01, Feb 4, 2010
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    Cin' Anathema

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    This is the one I have on my XPS 1530 ~ the one you mentioned the JP975.

    http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...etail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=312-0664

    But it's a JP973. I haven't seen or used the other one (RN897).

    If it were my choice, I would go with the JP975. It appears to be a better match/use for me, as I'm so used to the style.

    It provides the nice "elevation" on the 1530.

    Is the other newer? Anyone? Cuz that looks an awfully like a 6 Cell.

    Cin...
     
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    jkruer01 Notebook Guru

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    According to Dell the two batteries are the same but they have different numbers for stock purposes.

    Jeremy
     
    jkruer01, Feb 5, 2010
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