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    Power Bank / Battery Pack

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Ditig, Oct 20, 2006.

  1. Ditig

    Ditig Notebook Geek

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    Hi,
    I'm purchasing a rather resource-intensive laptop (17", 256MB GeForce, 2 x 80 SATA), so I doubt my battery life will be worth much. However, I was looking into how to increase my laptop's battery life and was wondering if anyone can recommend a power bank or universal battery pack. I've ran into the following:

    1) MFUEL Universal Power Bank 9200 mAh Li - Ion Battery Pack
    This is kind of expensive (at $300). The Universal Power Bank provides up to 12 hours of added notebook run time and 100 hours of additional cell phone talk time.
    http://www.amazon.com/MFUEL-Univers...1_1/104-7416213-8290353?ie=UTF8&s=electronics

    2) MyPower All Universal Battery Pack
    Costs about $160. "Use just one battery to power and charge most of your portable devices! With myPower ALL, you carry a single lightweight rechargeable battery to extend the play time on your portable DVD player, notebook computer, digital camera, camcorder, MP3 player and more"
    http://www.21st-century-goods.com/page/21st/PROD/MP3400

    Thanks for your help.
     
    Ditig, Oct 20, 2006
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  2. Peter Coll

    Peter Coll Notebook Enthusiast

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    I use a valence Battery.... but do not get fooled by the 12 hours. In reality, the MaHr rating is what matters. If your stock battery is 4400 MaHr and lasts 2 hours. You will only get an additional 4 hours from the item you posted.
     
    Peter Coll, Oct 20, 2006
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  3. digital8doug

    digital8doug Notebook Consultant

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    Maybe better to just by an additional main battery?
    How is the valence Battery?
     
    digital8doug, Oct 20, 2006
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