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    E1705 6 cell or 9 cell battery

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Dylan255, Oct 22, 2006.

  1. Dylan255

    Dylan255 Notebook Geek

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    I'm trying to determine if it is necessary to get the 9 cell battery. Does anyone have any "real world," facts on how long the 6 cell battery lasts, also how long the 9 cell battery lasts. And considering I'm going to update to Vista as soon as I get it, I have heard that vista will drain the battery. And considering I'm going to have it plugged in the majority fo the time I don't know if it is really worth the ~$100 to go for the 9 cell then.
     
    Dylan255, Oct 22, 2006
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  2. guhjeeh

    guhjeeh Notebook Consultant

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    get the 6 cell cause i promise you that you wont be carrying around that thing at all.
     
    guhjeeh, Oct 22, 2006
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  3. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    ^ Yup that. :)
     
    usapatriot, Oct 22, 2006
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    spartanpredator Notebook Consultant

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    If for some reason you DO decide to lug that beast around (mine has barely moved since I bought it) go for the 9-cell. My 6-cell only lasts around 1.5 - 2 hours max. and that's just with light browsing. Playing games would kill it in under an hour.
     
    spartanpredator, Oct 22, 2006
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  5. zenecis

    zenecis Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got 9-cell and use it for work and school. In light use, it lasts 3:15~3:45. I have Windows Media Player on most of the time.
     
    zenecis, Oct 22, 2006
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  6. Leshii

    Leshii Notebook Evangelist

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    I got 9-cell too and glad I did. The battery lasts over 3hrs when not plugged in. Even though I must admit that I don't carry it around much. ;)
     
    Leshii, Oct 22, 2006
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  7. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    I got the 6 cell, and I really wish I had bought the 9 cell. It's worth the extra cash.
     
    kegobeer, Oct 22, 2006
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    spookyu NBR Zombie Expert

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    I get about 2 and a half hours of use on my 9 cell but I am ALWAYS using my notebook hard (never less than a dozen programs running at once, unless I'm gaming) -plus I keep my screen brightness on full all the time. I get about 2 hours while gaming -again screen brightness is maxed. I am so glad I got the 9 cell, I thought I wouldnt cary it around or anything but its so nice to go sit outback on a cool autumns evening and play a few rounds of BF2.
     
    spookyu, Oct 22, 2006
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  9. Phillip

    Phillip Phillip J. Fry

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    If you need the DC power performance then the 9cell is a must, if you plan on basically leaving it on a desk then you could get the 6cell if you want bu remember it will supply a very short battery life.
     
    Phillip, Oct 22, 2006
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    If you are going to have it plugged in all the time just get the 6cell
     
    gridtalker, Oct 23, 2006
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