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    Thinkpad Slice Pics (++27)

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by ZoinksS2k, Jan 29, 2010.

  1. ZoinksS2k

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    ZoinksS2k, Jan 29, 2010
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    Wow you have the prototype iPad Nano!
     
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  3. ZoinksS2k

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    I'm cutting edge like that ;)
     
    ZoinksS2k, Jan 29, 2010
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    looks cool, i am getting my dock for w510 soon
     
    bugyao, Jan 29, 2010
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    How much does it weigh?
     
    jonlumpkin, Jan 29, 2010
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    I don't have a scale, but it feels lighter than it looks.
     
    ZoinksS2k, Jan 29, 2010
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    Interesting.

    I'm curious how much this weighs also.
     
    surfasb, Jan 29, 2010
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  8. ZoinksS2k

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    According to the product specs. it is 1.35 lbs
     
    ZoinksS2k, Jan 29, 2010
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    Thanks for the pics...
     
    nxman, Jan 30, 2010
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    What's the 27++?
     
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    It is a ad-on 9 cell battery that fits under a T410 / t510
     
    PaAra, Jan 30, 2010
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    so it creates a big bulge on the bottom?
    i thought it was supposed to be thin but the same width and length as the thinkpad
     
    wilse, Jan 30, 2010
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  13. ZoinksS2k

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    It doesn't create one, it is one. It's a wedge, or, well, a slice.
     
    ZoinksS2k, Jan 30, 2010
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    That's what he said?

    He's asking because most other (all to my knowledge) are the same size as the laptop and basically just make it thicker rather than adding a bulge.
     
    ooxxoo, Jan 30, 2010
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  15. ZoinksS2k

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    Apologies, re-reading my post, I did come off curt.

    Guess I'm not sure where the assumption that it was a plate-type battery came from. Even looking at the top-view pictures in the tabook, you can see it isn't laptop-sized and fastens to the dock adapter toward the rear.

    Maybe it was clearer for me since I'm familiar with the slice batteries HP sells.
     
    ZoinksS2k, Jan 30, 2010
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    the wedge is okay since it actually elevates the back of the laptop, and actually creates a slight slope on the laptop, which makes the laptop more comfortable to type on.
     
    lead_org, Jan 30, 2010
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    27++ is it's name? model number?
     
    flynn337, Jan 31, 2010
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    No idea what "27++" means. Math doesn't work for the number of cells possible in any config, surely doesn't add 27 hours of life much less 27++ hours.

    What is obvious, however, is that this battery is vasty superior to mere "27" models. I mean, it has two +'s in the name ;)
     
    ZoinksS2k, Feb 1, 2010
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    Each time you look at it, it gets one unit bigger.
     
    pdth, Feb 1, 2010
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    That's what she said :wink:
     
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    does it really not work with t400s/t410s? i'm quite curious about this, because they do have the same dock connector...
     
    cassiohui, Feb 2, 2010
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    Does anyone know if this battery will work with the new mini dock? Or would you have to remove the battery before docking it?
     
    kevroc, Feb 2, 2010
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  23. ZoinksS2k

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    Not according to the product specs:
    Supports ThinkPad T410, T510, and W510 notebooks

    I think it has to be removed. There is no pass-through for the dock connector.
     
    ZoinksS2k, Feb 2, 2010
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    weird question perhaps: most documentation mentions this in tandem with the 9 cell normal battery.

    will it work in conjunction with the 6 cell?
     
    BoulderSean, Feb 2, 2010
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    Should work.
     
    ZoinksS2k, Feb 2, 2010
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    I'm looking at getting a w510 to replace my x220 tablet
     
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    OK? That a question or statement?
     
    ZoinksS2k, Feb 7, 2010
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    Has anyone tried this battery yet? If it does double the battery time
     
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    HP and Dell have this kind of battery for a while.
    My HP with an 8-Cell and a 12 Cell underneath gets around ~8 hours. That is with a 17'' and a Quadro Graphic card. The thinkpad is only 15.4'' for now and with an IGP Gpu it should get a lot more hours than that.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Feb 7, 2010
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  30. measure

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    I think you posted this in regards to BoulderSean's question. Is there any evidence to confirm or deny this "should" you speak of.
     
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    Nope. The 9-cell and shorter 6-cell are flat and thereby "shouldn't" interfere with the slice.

    Only thing keeping me from saying "will" is that nobody has done this yet.

    I've had a 6-cell on order since 1/11. It is on the same delivery schedule as my W510 which has the 9-cell. I'll know on 2/16
     
    ZoinksS2k, Feb 7, 2010
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  32. cassiohui

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    yea...i'm just curious if it ACTUALLY doesn't work :p

    imagine a t400s/t410s with the main battery, the ultrabay battery, and this! :D
     
    cassiohui, Feb 10, 2010
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  33. vēer

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    That got me drooling, still months away from buying a Thinkpad but still... :D
     
    vēer, Feb 10, 2010
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    When added, what does this bring the weight of a T410 with a 9 cell main battery to?
     
    MAA83, Feb 11, 2010
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    Lenovo says 6.7lbs. Certainly feels like it to me. I don't foresee bringing the 27++ with me everywhere.
     
    davidixon, Feb 11, 2010
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    Would you recommend going with the slice or a second 25++ battery as an extra?
     
    mikeynavy1, Feb 22, 2010
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    Do slice batteries work for the Lenovo T61..?
     
    BNHabs, Feb 22, 2010
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    No, I'm fairly certain they connect through the new dock connector, which is only in the T400s, the Tx10 series, and the W510.
     
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  39. vēer

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    Anyone can confirm and post pictures of T400s with slice?
     
    vēer, Feb 23, 2010
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    according to lenovo it doesn't work with the t400s or the t410s either

    no idea why, coz theoretically it should work (dock connector fits -> voila!)
     
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    ZoinksS2k, Feb 27, 2010
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    Thanks for the pictures - looks good. If you received your W510 already, what battery life are you getting with the slice?

    Sorry for my misleading statement - meant to just say that the T400s, T410s, Tx10, and W510 all use the new docking connector, although all are not compatible with the slice.
     
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  44. ZoinksS2k

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    Haven't got it yet.
     
    ZoinksS2k, Feb 27, 2010
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    Looking at the photos, there are two long grooves at the end to hug the 9-cell battery, plus plastic hooks left and right.

    Considering that the t400s/t410s has no 9-cell and probably no holes for the hooks, the only way you can attach the slice battery is with duct tape.

    On the plus side, the electrical connector seems to fit :D
     
    Volker, Feb 28, 2010
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    hm...i don't think the grooves would matter, but the plastic hooks would be a problem...
     
    cassiohui, Feb 28, 2010
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  47. vēer

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    So, anyone, any news, numbers to report with slice?!
     
    vēer, Jul 22, 2010
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    Ok, i see, those having slice battery dont want to share their numbers, how long can laptop last with it, how much bigger and heavier it gets, post pictures with battery installed?
     
    vēer, Aug 20, 2010
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    I don't own a slice batt. but some of your answers are provided by lenovo. It's 93.24 additional wH, so if you have the 9 cell it should essentially double your power capacity, and more than double it if you're carrying around a 4 or 6 cell. It weighs 1.35 lbs, bringing a T410 with a 9 cell battery (5.35 lbs) + slice total weight to 6.7 lbs. It measures about 12 inches x 4 inches and adds 1.13 inches of thickness to the laptop.
     
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    I would like to hear of some usage experiences as well. Is it the same as the bay batteries where you have to use it entirely first and then switch to the internal?
     
    infinus, Aug 22, 2010
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