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    battery life with 1530

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by psumob, Mar 18, 2008.

  1. psumob

    psumob Notebook Enthusiast

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    I originally bought a 1520 last summer, but had been having all kinds of problems with it, and finally got Dell to send me a replacement. Due to some kind of weird screw-up, I received two replacement computers: a brand new 1530, and a refurbished 1530. Needless to say, I am keeping the new and sending back the refurb. However, the new came with an extended battery, while the refurb had the normal. I would much prefer having the normal battery (I like the smaller size) but I am wondering about the drop in battery life between the extended and normal. If it's a big enough drop, I might keep the extended battery.

    Thanks!
     
    psumob, Mar 18, 2008
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  2. Acorn

    Acorn Notebook Evangelist

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    around 2hours of extra battery life with the extended battery.
     
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    SpotMe Notebook Geek

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    SpotMe, Mar 18, 2008
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  4. SpotMe

    SpotMe Notebook Geek

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    Ok, a 9 cell test is up.

    There is also a 9 cell test from another forum user in the thread which I hadn't noticed.
     
    SpotMe, Mar 18, 2008
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  5. jack53

    jack53 Dell XPS 9360 i7 Lover!

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    Go with the 9 cell, forget the 6 cell. I've used mine and have gotten over 4 hours several times. The slight elevating you get helps cooling, (air flow from fans) and since it tapers already, it just adds to it a little. I wouldn't think of going back to a 6 cell.

    Check my review in my sig. :)
     
    jack53, Mar 18, 2008
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