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    HP Pavilion dv6291ea 2.0 GHz T7200 Battery

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Willy330Ci, Oct 26, 2007.

  1. Willy330Ci

    Willy330Ci Notebook Consultant

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    Hello guys :

    Im new to this amazing forum, Im saying its amazing since it really helped me alot, and I registered to be part of you.

    anyways, I bought the above mentioned notebook, with 160 GB HDD, GeForce 7400 (128), 1 GB RAM, BUT..... I was shocked from the battery life, in extreme saving mode I get 1 Hr 30 M. (THATS IT) I swear, I went to supplier changed my battery pack (6-Cells), and I get the same exact thing 1:30 Hr/m, it was really shocking, I thought at the time I bought it it would be atleast 2:30 Hr/m.

    when I tested the wear level for both batterries it was 40%, even the new replacement battery I got, it was 37%, tested by Notebook Hardware Control 2.0 NHC.

    Here is the deal, I want to replace my NB with XPS M1330, they claim 6:30 Hr/m, everywhere, when I read many reviews that said so...

    But here in NBReview forum, the guys are saying that they are getting 3:30 to 4 Hr, WHOM TO BELIEVE, the 6:30 Hr/m claimed by a standard (6-Cells) Battery Pack.

    Please advise, MY FIRST AND ONLY CONCERN IS BATTERY when it comes to a Notebook that I want to have, and since I read about the Dell XPS M1330, Im so Excited to get it, but when I read the reviews here, I just dont know whome to believe, I dont mind that the Dell is 3:30 H/m but not less.

    I use it mostly for WiFi and web-surfing, This is also the case with my HP

    Thanx alot to all of you
     
    Willy330Ci, Oct 26, 2007
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  2. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    An XPS is for gaming, so if you arnet its unnesesary. And overpriced. An IBM/Levono has excellent reputation for Battery Life. And isnt for unessesary gaming perposes. A thinkpad would be good for you.
    Hope I Could Help
     
    ahl395, Oct 26, 2007
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  3. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    I would tend to believe the guys here on this forum, as most of them are pretty smart. :D
     
    Padmé, Oct 26, 2007
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  4. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    The reason why you're falling short of the manufacturer's claim is b/c laptop makers base their battery times on a system that just idles for the whole time; the laptop just sits until the battery runs out.
     
    Bog, Oct 26, 2007
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  5. Willy330Ci

    Willy330Ci Notebook Consultant

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    Thanx alot for your reply, but Im sorry, I forgot to mention 2 things:
    1. I must use a 4-MB Cache Based Processor thats T7200 / T7300 CPU cuz I need a powerful CPU to run some Video/Audio Conversions.

    2. also I care to have a Nice Looking and LIGHT NB, thats why I want to move from 15.4" to the 13.3"

    IBM Performs very well, but looks Errrrr.
     
    Willy330Ci, Oct 27, 2007
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