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    Inspiron 1420 battery

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by tam07, Oct 28, 2007.

  1. tam07

    tam07 Notebook Enthusiast

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    how long your new inspiron 1420 battery can serve you??

    is it normal to last less than 2hrs??

    however, i have a nvidia gc. Is it because the gc that consume batt faster?
    im not playing any games, just surfing and doing some typing.

    my screen brightness is 75%, wifi on, no music, resolution 1440 x 900...
    emmm...not sure what other info needed.

    my specs are as follows:

    Intel Centrino Core 2 Duo 1.66GHz
    2GB DDR2
    120GB SATA Hard Drive
    128MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS
    Windows Vista Business
    6 cell battery

    why users who reply can get more than 2 hrs. Please let me know what is the problem..
    thank you
     
    tam07, Oct 28, 2007
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  2. krt

    krt Notebook Consultant

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    You can try underclocking, low battery modes etc. when you are only doing simple task. Assuming a 6 cell battery, it should be lasting more than 2 hours under those circumstances. The battery in my 1500 lasts 3-4 hours with simple tasks and 2 hours when gaming.
     
    krt, Oct 28, 2007
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  3. tam07

    tam07 Notebook Enthusiast

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    sorry, forgotten to mention.. it is a 6 cell batt..
    what u mean about underclocking is choosing the power plan??

    im really curious because it last less than 2hrs my batt.
     
    tam07, Oct 28, 2007
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  4. billcsho

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    With dim setting and casual wifi web browsing, I am getting near 3 hours with the 6 cell.
     
    billcsho, Oct 28, 2007
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  5. Gunner

    Gunner Notebook Evangelist

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    Mine lasts about 3 1/2 - 4 hours on full bright screen, wifi on, etc. 6-cell battery.
     
    Gunner, Oct 28, 2007
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    same here... 3.5-4hrs
     
    val23, Oct 28, 2007
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  7. tam07

    tam07 Notebook Enthusiast

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    gunner and val 32, how u can get that long???

    can u suggest why mine only can get 2hrs??

    is it because of the battery??

    or is it because, Dell deliver this 1420 already update my bios, where no more teeee sound but trade off is consume battery faster???
     
    tam07, Oct 29, 2007
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  8. Gunner

    Gunner Notebook Evangelist

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    Try making sure your battery setting is set to "Dell recommended". It's possible that it is on "High Performance".
    Also, try lowering the screen brightness to about mid-bright.
     
    Gunner, Oct 29, 2007
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  9. billcsho

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    Which CPU do you have in your 1420? Those with longer time are with T7100 or higher. The T7xxx processors have lower energy consumption.
     
    billcsho, Oct 29, 2007
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  10. Gunner

    Gunner Notebook Evangelist

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    I've got a T7100.
     
    Gunner, Oct 30, 2007
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  11. darkie

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    I get just over 5 hours with the 9 cell with wifi on
     
    darkie, Oct 30, 2007
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  12. billcsho

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    Yes, I know. I saw it in your profile. I am asking the OP (Tam07). I think he has a T5450 which is less energy efficient.
     
    billcsho, Oct 30, 2007
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  13. surfasb

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    I get 9 hours on my 9 cell as well. I use the power saver plan on Vista, but adjust the plug-in values to not sleep the screen so soon. Also turn off Vista Aero and any transparency bullcrap.
     
    surfasb, Oct 30, 2007
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