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    Anyone with a 74XX series please help!

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by tuckryan, Jul 20, 2005.

  1. tuckryan

    tuckryan Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just a question on how much battery life you are getting. I have read anywhere from 2:00 to 3:00 on a new battery, but what about a battery that is 6 months or a year old? Thanks for your help!
     
    tuckryan, Jul 20, 2005
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    tuckryan Notebook Enthusiast

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    Can anybody help? I want to buy this before it goes off sale if the battery is still decent after a few months. Also I heard this may be the 90mm instead of the 130mm? Anyone confirm this?
     
    tuckryan, Jul 21, 2005
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    lowlymarine Notebook Deity

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    My 7422GX is about 6 monts old, and still gets a solid 2:40 on battery, with minimal power saving features set. So yes, the battery will will last a long time if stored in proper conditions.
     
    lowlymarine, Jul 21, 2005
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    I get about 2:40 to 3:00 hours depending on work. But if I game, forget it, it eats the batt :gateway: ery like a cookie.
     
    Cary Grant, Jul 25, 2005
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