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    Advantage of a High Capacity Battery?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Flamefury, Aug 1, 2009.

  1. Flamefury

    Flamefury Notebook Enthusiast

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    What'd be the performance difference be between a 9-cell battery at 4800 mAH and 7800 mAH? Does it simply mean it'll last longer? And what are the affects on the overall usage life of the battery?

    I think this is an extremely basic question, but I must suck at using the search function...I can't find anything talking about capacities for the life of me. >_>
     
    Flamefury, Aug 1, 2009
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    notyou Notebook Deity

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    Bingo.

    You mean how many years use you'll get of the battery? Better than the 4800mAH, as each cell has more capacity, so at the same wear rate, it will last much longer.
     
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    Yeah, that's exactly what I meant. Thanks very much for the speedy response and info!
     
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    Eh, I'm bored.
     
    notyou, Aug 1, 2009
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