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    XPS M1210 size with 9cell battery?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by wanner, Aug 1, 2006.

  1. wanner

    wanner Notebook Guru

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    I am thinking about buying a Dell XPS M1210 and i have a question about the size of the battery size. I cant choose any primary battery except the 9 cell. So my question is, will this battery stick out from the computer (anyone got pics?).

    Thanks
     
    wanner, Aug 1, 2006
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    Yes it sticks out of the computer by an inch or more.
     
    Gautam, Aug 1, 2006
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I rarely noticed the larger battery on my ThinkPad, but liked the extra time.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 1, 2006
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  4. wanner

    wanner Notebook Guru

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    It seems like the XPS M1210 got quite an impressive batterylife with the 9 cell. Do you know if it is possible to buy an additional battery afterwards, or do i have to buy that when i buy the computer?
     
    wanner, Aug 1, 2006
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    jayrhee Notebook Consultant

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    it's cheaper to buy it whenu buy your pc with the 9 cell as your primary.
     
    jayrhee, Aug 1, 2006
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  6. Jason

    Jason Overclocker NBR Reviewer

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    Check ebay. You can usually get quite a good deal on a dell notebook battery.
     
    Jason, Aug 1, 2006
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  7. DriverDraven

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    It sticks out exactly 2.3 cm = 0.9 inches.
    You can find a pic at http://driverdraven.googlepages.com/
    you should know (cause everyone says so), the black part of the back gets all fingerprints from your hand, so the 9 cell let me grab it by just touching the battery and the grey part ;)
     
    DriverDraven, Aug 1, 2006
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    It sticks out a little
     
    gridtalker, Aug 1, 2006
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  9. Ben Stafford

    Ben Stafford Administrator NBR Reviewer

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    There are also some pictures on the review that abaxter did on the main page of NBR in his Dell XPS m1210 review
     
    Ben Stafford, Aug 1, 2006
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    sheff159 Notebook Deity

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    I personally like that the 9-cell sticks out about and inch. It makes a great place to get a solid grip on the notebook while im carrying it. Its almost like a handle when im carrying it under my arm.
     
    sheff159, Aug 1, 2006
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  11. wanner

    wanner Notebook Guru

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    It doesnt look too bad. And i think i will survive that with the increased batterylife.
     
    wanner, Aug 1, 2006
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