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    Vostro 1400 - 6 cell vs. 9 cell

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by databird, Aug 26, 2007.

  1. databird

    databird Notebook Consultant

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    Does the 9 cell battery line up properly with the chassis the same as the 6 cell? Or does it make it stand up on edge (does the battery stick out)?
     
    databird, Aug 26, 2007
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  2. coriolis

    coriolis Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The 9 cell will stick out of the back.
     
    coriolis, Aug 26, 2007
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  3. databird

    databird Notebook Consultant

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    Ok, so it will not cause leverage then.

    How much does it stick out, and how much heavier is it?
     
    databird, Aug 26, 2007
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  4. billcsho

    billcsho Notebook Deity

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    The size difference between the two is 3/4". So it stick out 3/4" from the back. It is far better than the design of HP Hi-Cap battery that raises tha back of the laptop. The 9-cell is about 1/3 pound heavier.
     
    billcsho, Aug 26, 2007
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    The HP ones are like horrible. They raise it so high
     
    Waveblade, Aug 26, 2007
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  6. billcsho

    billcsho Notebook Deity

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    Not only that. The plastic case is so flexible that it bounce while I was typing on it. Eventually, the motherboard started to have contact problem in a year. Basically, HP's laptops look nice but are not durable at all. Very poor functional design.
     
    billcsho, Aug 27, 2007
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  7. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    Here is a picture from my review showing how much the 9 cell battery sticks out:

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    Jason, Aug 27, 2007
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  8. jawbreaker84

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    i got both of them lol but its ur choice longer battery life or lighter weight
     
    jawbreaker84, Aug 27, 2007
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  9. billcsho

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    I also got both of them. The 2 batteries together still take less space and lower weight the the PA-10 power adapter. ;-)
     
    billcsho, Aug 27, 2007
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