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    S12 flush battery?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by flynn337, Dec 2, 2009.

  1. flynn337

    flynn337 Notebook Consultant

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    I've just ordered an S12 ION. AFAIK it has the 6-cell battery that sticks out the back.

    I've seen pictures of S12 systems (probably the earlier intel or via versions) where the battery is flush - maybe a 3-cell version? I'm interested in trading off battery life for size/shape/weight.


    Does such a battery actually exist?
     
    flynn337, Dec 2, 2009
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    flynn337 Notebook Consultant

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    This is the battery I'm looking for (looks flush to me):

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    flynn337, Dec 3, 2009
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    flynn337 Notebook Consultant

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    But this is what I think I'm getting:

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    flynn337, Dec 3, 2009
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    The S12 uses the same batteries as the S10 and S10e, I believe. Honestly, I don't think the 6-cell sticks out so much that it's much of an issue. Getting only half the battery life seems like an excessive sacrifice for a small size/weight difference.

    You can find the 3-cell battery direct from Lenovo here:
    Black
    White
     
    MidnightSun, Dec 3, 2009
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    flynn337 Notebook Consultant

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    thanks, that's what i was looking for! looks like the lenovo site has the wrong [6-cell] picture for the black 3-cell.
     
    flynn337, Dec 4, 2009
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