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    why does the xps m1210 have that part sticking out in the back?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by snoori10, May 12, 2007.

  1. snoori10

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    what is that black part that sticks out of the xps m1210's back? i want to buy one but i just noticed that and it makes the laptop look weird!
     

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    snoori10, May 12, 2007
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    thats the extended battery
     
    TylerS23, May 12, 2007
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    If you don't like that thing sticking out, then get the basic battery, not the extended one.
     
    adinu, May 12, 2007
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    Yes. The standard battery will be flush with the ports on the backside.
     
    Gautam, May 12, 2007
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    thnx guys, i didnt know it was the extended battery. i thought it was just the way the laptop was designed
     
    snoori10, May 12, 2007
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    Actually the standard battery sticks out too. Kinda pissed me off when I had a M1210.
     
    MelchiorZ, May 13, 2007
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    are you serious? that sucks... how far does it stick out?
     
    snoori10, May 13, 2007
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    This much:

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    MelchiorZ, May 13, 2007
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    thanks for the quick response melchoirz :)
     
    snoori10, May 13, 2007
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    its hardly noticable
     
    s4iscool, May 13, 2007
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  11. adinu

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    I don't think even the extended battery is that noticeable. I mean you see it when you have the notebook closed, but I mean who really just sits there and stares at their notebook when its closed. Maybe a glance or two when you're picking it up etc, but that's not gonna be a huge eyesore 24/7.

    Like when you have it open and working on it, it's behind the screen and you can't see it.
     
    adinu, May 13, 2007
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    It only looks like it sticks out alot because the notebook is 12.1". I don't think that's a big deal at all.
     
    Greg, May 13, 2007
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    yeah but it'll just feel weird carrying the notebook around in my hand with the back poking out... and i perfer it to be as small as possible
     
    snoori10, May 13, 2007
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  14. adinu

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    Then you're gonna have to sacrifice battery life. But if that's not too important to you, the base battery will do just fine.
     
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    yeah, that's my plan. besides 2-3 hours is enough for me
     
    snoori10, May 13, 2007
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