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    External Battery

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by matt_h1, Mar 12, 2006.

  1. matt_h1

    matt_h1 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Hi Does anyone have any thoughts opinions or experiences with external batteries?
     
    matt_h1, Mar 12, 2006
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    I prefer internal batteries.
     
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    If you need extra juice, they are what they are. However, they make your laptop thicker, heavier, and you have to cary around two parts. If you need more battery life, though, you're stuck.
     
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    matt_h1 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Well I need about 7 hours of power on battery a day, So its this or a second internal battery, this works out cheaper than a sony battery
     
    matt_h1, Mar 12, 2006
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    External is ok or how about a second internal battery?
     
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    Not a option unfortunatly, the FE only supports One battery. And I hate having to turn off the laptop to chane batteries when one dies, They weigh about the same and the external is universal.
     
    matt_h1, Mar 12, 2006
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    If you need the extra juice, and don't have access to an outlet, looks like that is about your only option. I've seen some on ebay, but I don't have a need for one. Just make sure you have enough space in your case for it ;)

    Matt
     
    Jenson, Mar 13, 2006
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