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    L2000 w/ 12 cell battery

    Discussion in 'HP' started by lovespicyfood, Jul 12, 2005.

  1. lovespicyfood

    lovespicyfood Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm seriously considering this laptop, but I'm wondering what kind of run times you're getting w/ the 12 cell battery. Battery life is important to me and anything less than 4 hours would not be acceptable.

    The other laptop I'm looking at is the Dell Inspiron 6000 which is suppose to have pretty good battery life. However, I'd prefer going 64 bit if possible...

    Thanks for your input!
     
    lovespicyfood, Jul 12, 2005
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    Keep in mind that in the PCMagazine review, the processor was clocked at 2GHz. I am also concerned about battery life, as I have an L2000 on order. I opted for the 1.8 GHz, should be here any day. Has anyone done the battery bench test on their L2000 yet?

    Also, if I'm not satisfied with the battery life or heat am I able to get my money back under HP's warranty? Thanks.
     
    SilverSoldier, Jul 12, 2005
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    A warrenty is only to repair and/or replace defective hardware parts of the system, not refunding. If you ordered it from hpshopping.com, they have a 30 day return period.
     
    aviationwiz, Jul 12, 2005
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  5. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes, you can. They have a 30 day return policy if you are not totally satisfied...
     
    miner, Jul 12, 2005
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    WOW, that's pretty darn long! I think my decision is finally made...

    I live near a Sam's Club and that seems to be the best deal, although it only comes w/ the 6 cell battery. I guess I'll just order a 12 cell through hp.com.

    The amazing thing is, just like Costco, Sam's Club has a 6 month return policy, no questions asked!

    Thanks for your help!
     
    lovespicyfood, Jul 12, 2005
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    I have another question about the 12 cell. How much higher is the laptop with it than the 6? I want to get this case: http://www.sjdesign.com/laptrap.html, but I'm afraid it may not fit.
    Also, is it noticeably heavier?
    thanks
     
    imLissy, Jul 12, 2005
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  8. asiaimran

    asiaimran Notebook Guru

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    6 cell: 13.15" (L) x 9.1" (W) x 1.29" (min H)/1.53" (max H)

    12 cell: 13.15" (L) x 9.1" (W) x 1.29" (min H)/2.17" (max H)

    So, 12 cell is 0.64" taller.

    It will make L2000 slightly inclined, which may be a good thing
    for more ventilation (cooler run).

    Imran
     
    asiaimran, Jul 13, 2005
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  9. blksnake

    blksnake Notebook Consultant

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    I find the keyboard to be much more comfortable with the incline than without. :D
     
    blksnake, Jul 13, 2005
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  10. mikec

    mikec Notebook Evangelist

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    Get the 12 cell; that will get you 4+ hours. The 6 cell will not
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    mikec, Jul 13, 2005
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  11. Brian

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    There is also evidence to suggest that the 12 cell machiens have less heat buildup due to better ventilation.
     
    Brian, Jul 13, 2005
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  12. asiaimran

    asiaimran Notebook Guru

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    I should be able to verify this tomorrow.
    My L2000 is with 6 cell battery. The heat build up
    is noticeable. 12 cell battery should arrive tomorrow.
    I really hope that it helps with heat issue. Otherwise,
    L2000 is going back to HP. A shame, given it's such a nice
    notebook.

    Imran
     
    asiaimran, Jul 13, 2005
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  13. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    The L2000 should get around 5 hours of battery life with the 12 cell battery.
     
    Rahul, Jul 13, 2005
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