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    cooling pad and dv6500t with 12 cell battery

    Discussion in 'HP' started by dubhagat, Nov 19, 2007.

  1. dubhagat

    dubhagat Notebook Consultant

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    hi,
    am getting my notebook next week
    but wanted to know if will need to get a cooling pad too
    as the 12 cell battery lifts it almost 1/2 inch so not blocking the bottom
    am looking forward to a cooling pad without a fan
    will that make any significant difference ???
    thanks
     
    dubhagat, Nov 19, 2007
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  2. DylanBennett

    DylanBennett Notebook Guru

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    I have a 12-cell and have never needed a cooling pad. The only reason you might want one is that the 12-cell doesn't extend completely across the bottom symmetrically, so a cooling pad would give you a full-width flat surface on your lap. But in terms of cooling, I've found the lift the battery gives is enough to keep it cool.
     
    DylanBennett, Nov 19, 2007
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  3. mntrryrodriguez

    mntrryrodriguez Notebook Consultant

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    i have both the six and twelve cell battery I dont really notice a difference in heat w/ both of them. When I place the laptop on a hard surface (countertop, tabletop) theres not change in airflow. Although when placed on my lap airflow is restricted and it doesn't matter what battery is in. No matter what my hp really doesn't get that hot...it gets warm but not hot. Thats my two cents.
     
    mntrryrodriguez, Nov 19, 2007
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    how many hours with the 12 cell ?
     
    Nautilus, Nov 19, 2007
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  5. mntrryrodriguez

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    To be honest I don't really know exactly how long it lasts but i'd say around 3-5 hours.
     
    mntrryrodriguez, Nov 19, 2007
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    dubhagat Notebook Consultant

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    thanks people then a cooling pad is no more on the shopping list :)
     
    dubhagat, Nov 19, 2007
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  7. DylanBennett

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    I've had my laptop since March/April and it still gets 3.5-4 hours with my 12-cell with normal usage.
     
    DylanBennett, Nov 20, 2007
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