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    6-cell vs 6-cell high capacity dv4z

    Discussion in 'HP' started by faint34, Nov 25, 2008.

  1. faint34

    faint34 Notebook Consultant

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    I am purchasing a Dv4z and was wondering if I should get a standard 6 cell or the high capacity version?

    Basically, I just want to be able to watch one DVD on a plane.. (2 hours) Would this be possible with the regular 6-cell or should I go for the high capacity?

    Thanks!
     
    faint34, Nov 25, 2008
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=285618

    According to Chaz's review of his dv5z, light usage got 2:30 out of the extended battery on his. Because watching a movie will utilize the optical drive and/or hard drive along with preventing the processor from entering a lower power state...and maybe using MPEG2 decoders on the GPU...

    I'm thinking the dv4z is not going to be able to hit even 2 hours watching movies, as its power consumption should be similar to the dv5. It might even only hit 1:30.
     
    Greg, Nov 25, 2008
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  3. jjgoo

    jjgoo Notebook Deity

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    getting the high capacity batter will work. They are larger asually stick out the back, but they give you a few more hours to watch movies.
     
    jjgoo, Nov 25, 2008
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The high capacity battery life on the dv5z is 2:30, that is not a few more hours. Yes, it is not the dv4z but the power consumption should be similar between the two.

    HP's "high capacity battery" has only around 25% more battery life...and the computer does not get a stellar battery life from the start anyway.

    Please check facts before posting claims like this.
     
    Greg, Nov 25, 2008
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    It doesn't stick out. It just has around 28% more capacity. 55 WHR compared to 43 WHR. (I'm not sure about the 43 WHR part, but I'm sure about 55 WHR part)
     
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    The 12 cell sticks out, I'm not sure about the extended 6 but I'm guessing it does not.

    The 12 MIGHT get you the battery life you need.
     
    Greg, Nov 25, 2008
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    the difference i believe is only 16% as listed on HP's website
    dv4 and dv5 use same battery right?
     
    speedracerlo, Nov 25, 2008
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    faint34 Notebook Consultant

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    It seems like for 16% I might as well stick with the standard one.. it appears that the high capacity won't be enough for a movie anyhow..
     
    faint34, Nov 25, 2008
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    6 cell high capacity has like 800mah more than the standard battery. Standard battery has 4400mah if i recall correctly. It just has higher capacity cells.
     
    flipfire, Nov 25, 2008
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