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    which battery

    Discussion in 'HP' started by archer242, Oct 14, 2007.

  1. archer242

    archer242 Notebook Enthusiast

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    is the High Capacity 8 Cell Lithium Ion Battery , much better the the
    regular 8 cell lithium ion battery , how much more usage will one give than the other?
     
    archer242, Oct 14, 2007
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    Isn't it specified when you customize the battery? Like 18% or so?
     
    Lithus, Oct 14, 2007
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Yeah its on the website when you do a customised order, it was like 16 or 18% more capacity. Thats roughly about an extra 16-20mins tops on your battery life. 1% is usually 1minute for me on medium user activity
     
    flipfire, Oct 14, 2007
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    xenon2050 Notebook Geek

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    I get at least two hours with the High Capacity 8 Cell on my dv9500t. It is probably worth the extra few bucks.
     
    xenon2050, Oct 15, 2007
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    Envision Notebook Deity

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    I'd say to go with the better battery, that way you won't regret it. It's cheaper to purchase the battery when you are ordering the laptop, so if you can I recommend getting the spare when you order the laptop as well. You might as well be prepared for any trips where you are away from a power outlet.
     
    Envision, Oct 15, 2007
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    You get a extrea 20-30 min
     
    gridtalker, Oct 15, 2007
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    archer242 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks I will definaltely get the better battery
     
    archer242, Oct 15, 2007
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