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    6-Cell and 9-Cell Batteries

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by mbushnaq00, Feb 5, 2007.

  1. mbushnaq00

    mbushnaq00 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi,

    I currently have a 6-cell battery for my Dell Inspiron 6400 and planning to upgrade to a 9-cell battery. Currently the 6-cell battery runs for 2 hours and 10 min. How much total time will the 9-cell battery run for? I mostly use web browsing and word processing.

    thanx
     
    mbushnaq00, Feb 5, 2007
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  2. robbirzell

    robbirzell Notebook Consultant

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    Have almost the exact same configuration as you.

    I usually surf the web over my wireless connection, listen to music on the internal speakers, and use Word and OneNote.

    At full charge, my power meter will usually show about 4:45 remaining. In real world use, I actually get closer to 4:00 of continuous use.

    I'd like it to be longer, but I really haven't run into any situations where the battery life has limited me in any way. I don't think that I could ever live with a 6-cell now that I've had the 9-cell.
     
    robbirzell, Feb 5, 2007
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  3. Phillip

    Phillip Phillip J. Fry

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    On a good day I can get around 5hrs 20min.
    Most other days its closer to the 4hrs and 45min that was mentioned earlier.
     
    Phillip, Feb 5, 2007
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    mr_bots Notebook Evangelist

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    I have the 9 cell with my e1505 and get over 4 hours doing word processing and using the internet. I very rarely let it get very low as I generally only use it no more than 2:30 hours a day on battery.
     
    mr_bots, Feb 5, 2007
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