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    High cap 6 cell or 12 cell?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by wgama, May 29, 2007.

  1. wgama

    wgama Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm looking for a DV6500 and like mostly everybody I'm waiting for the dedicated graphics

    but i was screwing arround the website and this question hit me.

    High cap 6 cell or 12 cell?

    I'm, probably gonna b taking the lappy to class,(using it for college) etc...
     
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  2. SideSwipe

    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    waiting for the integrated graphics?

    why wait? they were the first ones out!

    the dedicated graphics versions are coming soon though

    obviously 12 cell will give u longer life but will be bulky and heavier
     
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  3. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    12 cell is just another 6 cell added onto the bottom. Contrary to what you think it's not twice the battery, it's just a little under twice. Will be bulkier but it'll also raise it for easier typing on a desk, and it helps ventilation by allowing more air to go to the fan, or something. Getting this off a review on the site. Also it might be a bit un-comfy when using it in your lap, but if you put it in between (it doesn't cover the whole notebook) then you might find it to feel better.
     
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  4. Fant

    Fant Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm getting 3 hours on the enhanced 6-cell. If you think thats enough for you, get the enhanced 6-cell as it doesnt stick out. You dont want to be walking around with the 12-cell. If you think you need more than 3 hours, you could try more agressive power saving options or go for the 12-cell. Personally if I'm going to be using a laptop for over 3 hours, I'll prob be close enough to a power socket :)
     
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