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    Supposely Dell XPS M140 can have battery life up to 7hrs w/ 9 cell battery

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by t.i., Apr 6, 2006.

  1. t.i.

    t.i. Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there any other model or brand that can surpass 7 hours or match? This is the higest estimated battery life I've ever seen for a notebook.
     
    t.i., Apr 6, 2006
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  3. otaku

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    I've heard of some getting 8-9hrs (portableone is one that does and I think falcon NW once said they got 7-9hrs out of a TL2)
     
    otaku, Apr 6, 2006
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  4. Jason

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    I have an XPS M140. I have personally gotten 6hrs 40 minutes. That with the battery saving feature on, screen dimmed... I suppose you might be able to get more if you undervolt. Also I have heard some sony notebooks having around 10hrs. Laptops that support a modular bay can get loads of battery life.
     
    Jason, Apr 6, 2006
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    The most I have gotten is 5hours
     
    gridtalker, Apr 6, 2006
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    i've gotten 3.5-4hrs out of my 6 cell...so I can see where 7 hours is possible with the 9 cell...
     
    automan227, Apr 6, 2006
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    Yah, same here on the 6-cell...3.5-4 hours.
     
    E1505Guy, Apr 6, 2006
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    After two years in use, my 9-cell M140 can only last for 1.2 hr... :confused:
     
    hdeng, May 17, 2007
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    I had a M140 (inspiron 630m), at the beginning it went up to 6.30 ~ 6.45 with low brightness and Wi-Fi off, a year later it still reached 6 hrs under power saving mode.
     
    PhoenixFx, May 17, 2007
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