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    Batteries usually this expenive...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Kent1995, Mar 28, 2008.

  1. Kent1995

    Kent1995 Notebook Enthusiast

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    or is it because of the factory fire where they all burned up? Dell has the 9cell XPS1530 battery for $200 or $200 upgrade if purchased with the system. Is it usually this much? If I go with the system should go for the 6 cell and wait for it to drop back down and the buy a 9cell??? Or is this just the usual price?
     
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    It's because of the fire.
     
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    Jstn7477 Sam I Am

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    Thanks- thats what I figured. Its not just the price on the extra battery, but it looks like they increased it on laptop systems as well- its now 200 more to upgrade. I am thinking I might be better off buying a 9-cell down the road when prices drop some, and then I will have an extra backup as well.
     
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    jooooeee Stealth in disguise

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    We need to practice safe battery making so we don't run into these problems I was goin to buy a new battery but these ar eway to expensive now.
     
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    Glad I ordered two 9 cell batteries for my 1530
     
    kanehi, Mar 29, 2008
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    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Unless you know for a fact that you will need the extra battery life from the 9-cell, I also wouldnt get it(though there is always a chance prices will go up).

    Accidents can always happen...we need to find more mobile sources for power for laptop (nuclear battery packs FTW ;)) and make them readily available.

    Also make sure you check out the Battery Guide since prices arent likely to go down any times soon so you would want to make your batteries last
     
    Kdawgca, Mar 29, 2008
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    jooooeee Stealth in disguise

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    I don't want any nuclear reactor on my laptop if I drop it I may be radiated!
     
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    Then you may want to look at the sticky in the Accessories forum for a good case...I wonder if they make any out of lead ;)
     
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    Radiated? LOL Never knew they made nuclear powered batteries!
     
    kanehi, Mar 29, 2008
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