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    6 Cell vs. 9 Cell battery for XPS 1330

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by JordanCull, Jan 18, 2008.

  1. JordanCull

    JordanCull Newbie

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    I am planning on purchasing a Dell XPS 1330 and I am wondering about the battery options. Does anyone know how much heavier the 9 cell is than the 6 cell and how much longer the 9 cell lasts as opposed to the 6 cell? Is it worth the extra $30?
     
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  2. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    For $30 I would take it.
     
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    Weight is probably the biggest issue, is a 9-cell significantly heavier?
     
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    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    For me, weight wasn't the problem. I really didn't like the way it sticks out from the back (it also raises the notebook).

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    6 cell

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    9 cell :nah:
     
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    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    The 6 cell is 56WHr, the 9 cell is 85WHr. The 9 cell 50% more capacity (50% more cells) than 6 cell. On DeLL site user said 9 cell gets 4.5 hrs 6 cell should get 3 hrs.
     
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