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    Inspiron 1525 - 9 cell battery or 6 cell?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by deepakvrao, Jan 17, 2008.

  1. deepakvrao

    deepakvrao Notebook Guru

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    A friend is planning an Inspiron 1525 and wants to know if the 9 cell battery is worth the extra weight/size that it would cost.

    Any idea how long you get with the 6 v/s the 9 cell battery in terms of time?
     
    deepakvrao, Jan 17, 2008
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  2. Boredom

    Boredom Notebook Enthusiast

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    well if your friend is planning to be off a charger for a long period of time, then yea..
     
    Boredom, Jan 17, 2008
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  3. PJ@y-Z

    PJ@y-Z Notebook Evangelist

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    Buy 9 cell !
     
    PJ@y-Z, Jan 17, 2008
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  4. Metamorphical

    Metamorphical Good computer user

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    Get the 9 cell if your friend is going to be off the charger for longer periods. If weight is a big concern you can always just get the 6 cell now and try it out then get the 9 cell afterward.
     
    Metamorphical, Jan 17, 2008
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    fredted40x Notebook Consultant

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    hi, has anyone got a pic of the 9 cell.
    how much does it actually stick out by.

    thanks
     
    fredted40x, Feb 17, 2008
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    sko105 Notebook Geek

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    Buy both. Use the smaller one when you are going to be plugged in most of the time. Use the larger one for extended periods away from a socket.

    Your friend will be charged way more later if they don't get it when they get the laptop.
     
    sko105, Feb 17, 2008
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    I would always go for the bigger battery but I use mines outdoors alot without a charger
     
    mia4l, Feb 17, 2008
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  8. MAC5217

    MAC5217 Notebook Consultant

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    If your friend can afford it...get both. I think you'll only pay $50 more for the 6 cell and 9 cell. But if you have to buy the 9 cell afterwards, Dell will charge you $180. If you do alot of traveling with the laptop, it definately work it.
     
    MAC5217, Feb 17, 2008
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