Hey, I need this answer quick because the 10% off coupon expires today! If I am getting integrated graphics on a t61 with 14.1" screen with a 7 cell battery, would I be able to last at least 3.5 hours with screen dimmed, all unnecessary stuff off, with just word processing? Thanks!
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What about a 15" t61 with a 9 cell battery for just word processing and also has integrated graphics! I need to choose between one of those with the primary focus being getting at least 3.5 hours of battery life.
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Yes, you should be able to get closer to 4.5 hours.
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it should last u 4+ hours. google is your friend
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OK I will go with the 14.1". Thanks for the quick replies! I checked google but most people just complained about battery life without giving a solid number!
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It's a shame that the older T4x series could get over 7 hours of battery life while the T61's can only get half of that.
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shouldnt be a problem i have a 14.1 with nvdia card and mine last amost 3 hours. not total sure it was at 10 or 12% after 2hrs 45 mins and i have a 6 cell
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You should get 4.5hours like other people said but w/ the screen brightness set to lowest, and no wifi I guess. I've never seen mine goes above 4hours.
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Quick question: Does the 6-cell battery for T61/T60 protrude?
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there are a lot of pictures in the forum if you do a search you'll find it
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Some people (including me) would be willing to pay for battery life. My original T40p lasted 5 hours (full LCD brightness). Battery times got worse with the T43. My T42 is still pretty good with close to 4.5 hours on a 9 cell (full LCD, surfing the web).
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It would be nice if they offered 9 cell for the T61, but that'd probably stick out like a sore thumb. Since the 6 cell already protudes out (T60 with 6 cell has no protrusion), a 9 cell would probably add an additional half an inch.
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T60 with 9 cell
T61 with 6 cell
T61 with 7 cell
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sp00n, thanks for the summary!
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I can get about 4 hours at low brightness (which I find to still be plenty bright enough, unless you're in daylight), WiFi on, doing web browsing and word processing, with my 7-cell, and I have the nVidia card. I think integrated graphics with WiFi off should be able to stretch almost to 5 hours. Which, frankly, is more than enough for almost anyone.
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well, blame it on Intel not Lenovo for the battery life. It's all because of Intel making CPUs run faster, use more juice while no one else able to re-invent battery technology to keep it up.
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has anyone tested the battery life of 4cell + ultrabay battery?
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I just ordered a T61 with a 7-cell, an Ultrabay battery, and integrated graphics.
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thanks johnny. i'm a beauty queen and cant stand the ugly battery sticking out the back, so i ordered my t61 w/ quadro videocard with the ultrabay battery for my mobile needs
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You want battery life TESTS? Then what's wrong with looking at 7-cell battery tests when 4 cell + ultrabay is also 7 cells? They're the same number of cells!!! -
err umm...i was just thanking you for letting me know that 4+ultrabay = 7cells and telling you my situation.
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Ok after reading the entire thread all of my original questions have been answered lol. How about this...expected battery life for 6 cell and UltraBay battery
BTW yes, this is my first post, seems like an awesome forum! -
Search the forums.
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after searching the forums...i think the ultrabay gives an additional 1:45 of battery.
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Eish, the T61 15.4" + Nvidia + 6cell batt I'm planning to purchase is not looking to perky now!
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Great, thanks for looking into that am6eric9a!
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from what iv been reading online, atleast on the r61..with a 6 cell i shoudl be getting 5hrs of battery, browsing the web and what not..so i would think you'd get the same on the t61
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I don't think I can even get 3 hours on mine with full brightness browsing the web.
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that person who got 5 hours out of the battery test probably forgot to unplug the the power cable during the first 2.5 hours.
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Yes, the 6 and 7 cell batteries protrude.
QUICK! T61 Battery life question!
Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Inureface, Jul 27, 2007.