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    Dell Batteries: 9 cell Vs. 6 cell [using e1705]

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by sirmaximum, Mar 8, 2007.

  1. sirmaximum

    sirmaximum Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys... do you know about these info running in a e1705??

    6 Cell bat, time using with X1400: ?
    6 Cell bat, time using with 7900GS: ?

    9 Cell bat, time using with X1400: ?
    9 Cell bat, time using with 7900GS: ?

    Price difference buying a notebook at dell.com, to upgrade 6 cell to 9 cell is $49... that's why I was wondering those info.
     
    sirmaximum, Mar 8, 2007
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  2. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    Don't worry about comparing battery life - just get the 9 cell battery. You won't be disappointed.
     
    kegobeer, Mar 8, 2007
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  3. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    If you will be unplugged reliably for more than an hour, get the 9 cell. There really isn't any reason not to get the 9 cell anyway; it sits flush, gives quite a bit longer run time, and isn't much heavier (especially when considering the 17 inch notebook it's going into)

    If you'll be sitting on a desk all day, plugged in, then I guess the 6 cell would be alright.

    You may want to check the reviews for runtime.
     
    vespoli, Mar 8, 2007
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  4. InTheZeroYear

    InTheZeroYear Notebook Evangelist

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    $50 for much better battery life?
    pretty much a no brainer to upgrade to the 9-cell.

    (I did :p)

    And if your dissapointed with the 6-cell, it can cost as much as double the price to buy a seperate 9-cell.
     
    InTheZeroYear, Mar 8, 2007
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  5. DellCharlie

    DellCharlie Newbie

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    I got mine with the 6-cell then got a 9 on ebay for like $70. Way better!! the 6 is a good back up now
     
    DellCharlie, Mar 8, 2007
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    usuario2 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, $49 looks like worth... if you go to Dell parts the 9 cell costs $149 :|
     
    usuario2, Mar 9, 2007
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