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    Battery Life of HP NC8430

    Discussion in 'HP' started by trailrunners, Sep 11, 2006.

  1. trailrunners

    trailrunners Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm currently leaning toward purchasing the HP NC8430. Battery life is a fairly important aspect I'm looking at when purchasing a solid machine since I will be using it in the field for work periodically. I want a good all-around machine for work and some play as well (it will be used for personal and business use - perhaps more personal use). The NC8430 seems like a nice blend of what I'm looking for.

    Does anyone who owns an NC8430 have good figures for max. battery life with the standard 8-cell battery that comes with it? I believe there is also a 12-cell battery that can be used with the NC8430 - anyone know how battery life is with the 12-cell battery?

    Any help appreciated!
     
    trailrunners, Sep 11, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    In the review for it I think it was three and a half for the eight cell. Not sure on the twelve.
     
    ZaZ, Sep 11, 2006
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  3. HomeSkillet

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    The 8 cell is between 3:30 and 4:00
     
    HomeSkillet, Sep 12, 2006
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    mobo, Sep 12, 2006
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  5. Greg

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    according to HP adding the 12 cell ultra extended battery could give the notebook 10 hours of battery life total.
     
    Greg, Sep 22, 2006
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