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    the difference between batteries

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by kman, Aug 6, 2007.

  1. kman

    kman Notebook Enthusiast

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    how much battery life does a 6 cell lithium ion battery have compared to a 12 cell lithium ion battery
     
    kman, Aug 6, 2007
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    Which computer would this be with? Perhaps an HP model?
     
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    If the cells are of the same capacity then 6 cells is half the capacity of 12 cells.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Aug 6, 2007
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    A 12-cell battery should give two times the amount of a 6-cell
     
    allan_huang, Aug 6, 2007
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    Number of cells mean nothing as cell comes in varies size and capacities. check the mAh (mili amp hour) or the W (watts) rating to make true comparision between the two.
     
    Wiz33, Aug 7, 2007
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    I'm sure you mean the W-hr (Watt-Hour) rating, not the Watt.
    Watt is a measurement of Power (irrelevant) and Watt-Hour is a measurement of Energy (Energy Capacity)
     
    joeyscl, Aug 7, 2007
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    mAh can be converted to W-hr if you know the voltage of the Given device.
     
    joeyscl, Aug 7, 2007
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