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    Hp model with longest battery life

    Discussion in 'HP' started by dark_light, Sep 6, 2006.

  1. dark_light

    dark_light Notebook Geek

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    Hi
    I m looking for a laptop that have long battery life. I've been suggested IBM Lenovo T60 with 9 cell battery that would give 5 hours on normal continuous usage.

    I wonder if there is any HP model that would compete or come close to T60.
    I'll be using the extended battery anyways.
     
    dark_light, Sep 6, 2006
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    look at some of the thin and lights on the business models...i think some of them pass 10 hours with extended batteries + travel batteries.
     
    Greg, Sep 6, 2006
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    I need one with 14" display
     
    dark_light, Sep 6, 2006
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    rockharder Notebook Evangelist

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    12 cell battery will give you 5 hrs 30 mins. You should look at the power density not the number of cells. Unfortunately, HP provides lowest power density. 6 cells only have 4000mAh, 12 cells have 8800mAh.
     
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    The 12 cell battery will work with every HP model. Point out a couple .
     
    dark_light, Sep 6, 2006
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    vassil_98 Notebook Deity

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    The longest battery life on an HP consumer laptop, that I have heard of, is 6:30h with the 12cell on one of the 14inch laptops - dv1000, v2000, v3000, dv2000...Of course, this time is with an optimized system, wireless off, lowest screen brightness, etc. Someone here reported it.

    If you need something with 7+ battery life you need a second battery (modular bay). NC6000 series had such, if I remember correctly. Check it with HP.
     
    vassil_98, Sep 6, 2006
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