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    Is it normal that im getting 4hours Battery life?

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by ProphetX, Nov 21, 2005.

  1. ProphetX

    ProphetX Notebook Evangelist

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    on my gateway in my sig, im getting 4 hours battery life constantly. This is with wifi and bluetooth on in addition to all factory settings.

    Tell me is this above average for a desktop replacement or just about right.
     
    ProphetX, Nov 21, 2005
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  2. alweky

    alweky Notebook Consultant

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    That's pretty good with a 17" w/ 8 cell

    I have around the same battery life but with a 15.4"

    :(
     
    alweky, Nov 21, 2005
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  3. lowlymarine

    lowlymarine Notebook Deity

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    Yeah, I reviewed the business version of your machine (The S-7700N) for this site and was floored by the battery life on the 8-cell. Easily 4 hours of basic tasks w/WiFi on and brightness at medium. That's great for a 17" DTR.
     
    lowlymarine, Nov 21, 2005
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    Lucky you I get 1 1/2 hr max with my 7510GX. its Sad.
     
    howardpm, Nov 21, 2005
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    I get about 2 hr with my 7330GZ just browsing the web w/ WiFi and w/o using the optical drive.
     
    somedude123, Nov 21, 2005
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  6. ProphetX

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    wowo makes me feel 100% better about my purchase.
     
    ProphetX, Nov 22, 2005
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    pfft lucky i get 1-2 1/2 the most lol
     
    cool99bomb, Nov 25, 2005
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  8. tullnd

    tullnd Notebook Evangelist

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    On my 8510GZ, with just web browsing, with wi-fi on, screen just below medium brightness, I get about 4.5 hours usually.

    I'll be travelling more next year...and if I end up lugging this machine with me(it's probable I'll have a work issued computer instead...but we'll see), I'll just look into getting the 12 cell battery to see if I can get around 6 hours of battery life, for those longer flights.
     
    tullnd, Nov 28, 2005
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    Are the 8510gz and M680 battery interchangable since they seem to be identical?? I was looking at Ebay for 12 cell battery, nothing shows up for 8510gz but shows up for M680.

    I also get over 4 hrs on my 8510gz.
     
    Ariakas, Nov 29, 2005
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  10. tullnd

    tullnd Notebook Evangelist

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    They should be. They share the same chassis...even with the newer version of the M680. I can't imagine the manufacturer making a different type of battery for the 8510...production costs will make that cost prohibitive.

    Obviously, the 12 cell sticks out the back a bit, but nothing dramatic.
     
    tullnd, Nov 29, 2005
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  11. ProphetX

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    anyone know of a 12 cell that will fit into my notebook?
     
    ProphetX, Nov 30, 2005
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