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    HP Pavilion dv6500t with High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery

    Discussion in 'HP' started by maddogg2k7, Jul 3, 2007.

  1. maddogg2k7

    maddogg2k7 Notebook Enthusiast

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    What kind of battery life will I get with this battery?
     
    maddogg2k7, Jul 3, 2007
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    I heard about 2-3 hours. I have a 12 Cell, which usually lasts around 5-6 hours.
     
    knp, Jul 3, 2007
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    I get 2+ hours of gaming, music and video on the regular 6-cell.
     
    al13nd, Jul 4, 2007
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    ^real nice.. I get 25 minutes on my compaq at the moment so yea thats huge for me lol
     
    btnh47, Jul 4, 2007
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  5. maddogg2k7

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    Ok, then my second question is: I know with the 12 Cell, doesnt it stick out far and the notebook doesnt sit flat. Does it look really bad??
     
    maddogg2k7, Jul 4, 2007
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    Yes, it does stick out at the bottom, but I don't think it looks that bad. On a desk or flat surface, it slightly props the keyboard, making it more comfortable to type. I've had the laptop on my lap from time to time and the extra portion sticking out due to the battery doesn't really bother me. I think it's up to your personal preferences.
     
    knp, Jul 4, 2007
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    If I buy a new battery in the US for my UK dv6238ea will it be ok? Are there any power supply issues to speak of?
     
    AlanW1980, Jul 4, 2007
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    I have the high capacity 6 cell and get a solid 3 hrs on battery.
     
    surferboy, Jul 4, 2007
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  9. maddogg2k7

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    Really? Because 3hrs would be fine for me
     
    maddogg2k7, Jul 4, 2007
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    Which processor do you have? I'm debating going AMD or Intel and have heard Intel gets better battery life.
     
    Smoothie, Jul 4, 2007
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    Yah i have the extended 6 cell and get 3 hours....prob can get more if i put it on battery saver mode...
     
    Fant, Jul 4, 2007
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  12. maddogg2k7

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    Can anybody else who owns this high capacity 6 cell tell me what kind of battery life that get with it please.
     
    maddogg2k7, Jul 5, 2007
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    I have bought a DV6700t recently with 6 cell high capacity battery.

    How do i know that i have have got 6 cell high capacity as there is no way i can be sure of it?

    I called up the HP customer care for some software installation issue and i gave my laptop's serial and product number but they are saying the serial number belongs to DV6500t. I am really worried and i doubt if the battery is 6 cell high capacity or just 6 cell lithium.
     
    mjshaheed, Jan 30, 2008
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    Hi Fant,

    Can you please tell me if 6 cell high capacity stick out of the laptop like 12 cell lithium or it fits flat?

    How do we know that we have either 6 cell high capacity battery or just 6 cell battery? Expecting your reply.
     
    mjshaheed, Jan 30, 2008
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  15. Jollins

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    I have the high capacity 6-cell and get 3 hours also. It doesn't stick out at all, and as far as I know is the same size as the standard 6-cell.
     
    Jollins, Jan 30, 2008
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    Thank you so much Jollins...

    But on the battery no where it is written that it is high capacity 6-cell. I was a bit confused because of this.
     
    mjshaheed, Jan 31, 2008
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    Any thoughts on how to confirm capacity?
     
    justinluck, Mar 25, 2008
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    Standard 6 cell = 4400mAh which is an average of 1:30mins- 2hrs
    High Capacity 6 cell = 5280mAh (20% more than standard) 1:30 - 2:30mins
    Extended 12cell battery = 8800mAh 3-5hrs

    Battery life varies depending on what program your running, what brightness, wireless and BT on or off.. so and so...

    Dont believe what the manufacturers rate their batterys at. 3hrs on standard battery pfft...
     
    flipfire, Mar 25, 2008
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  19. hpmaybe

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    Hi!
    I am thinking of getting the HP dv6700t. Can anybody share there experience and do you it was a better deal then getting a dell ?

    HP Pavilion dv6700t customizable Notebook PC

    * Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (32-bit)
    * Intel(R) Core(TM) 2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.40 GHz, 3 MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB)
    * 15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
    * FREE Upgrade to 2GB DDR2 System Memory (2 Dimm)
    * 50% OFF 256MB NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS - For Core 2 Duo Processors
    * HP Imprint Finish (Radiance) + Fingerprint Reader + Webcam + Microphone
    * Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection and Bluetooth(TM)
    * 160GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive
    * LightScribe SuperMulti 8X DVD+/-RW with Double Layer Support
    * HP ExpressCard Digital/Analog TV Tuner
    * High Capacity 6 Cell Lithium Ion Battery
    * Microsoft(R) Works 9.0
    * Mobile Stereo Earbud Headphones (1 pair)
    * HP Home & Home Office Store in-box envelope
     
    hpmaybe, Apr 20, 2008
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