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    When will 6-cell batteries come for Ideapad S10?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by bayernjuven, Feb 3, 2009.

  1. bayernjuven

    bayernjuven Notebook Consultant

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    I heard 6-cell for s10 is already available from Lenovo in Asia.

    Anybody insider information?
     
    bayernjuven, Feb 3, 2009
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  2. BNHabs

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    Try using Google. Maybe Google will have a press release Lenovo made..
     
    BNHabs, Feb 3, 2009
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    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    You can already order them from third party sellers (e.g CalCellular).

    Black

    White

    Both are $68.88+Shipping
     
    jonlumpkin, Feb 3, 2009
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  4. bayernjuven

    bayernjuven Notebook Consultant

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    I can find through Google that Lenovo is offering 6-cell in China and Germany...
     
    bayernjuven, Feb 3, 2009
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    I also found some on ebay but am a little concerned about the quality of those 3rd party batteries... Nowadays, even original batteries have all kinds of safety problems...

     
    bayernjuven, Feb 3, 2009
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    Why don't you buy a used OEM battery. I have a USED OEM 6 cell battery for $55! It lasts almost up to the 100% capacity and it's 100% OEM from Lenovo.
     
    BNHabs, Feb 3, 2009
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    Yours is for a T60/T61, the OP wants one far an S10. They are of substantially different shapes and not compatible.
     
    jonlumpkin, Feb 3, 2009
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    I'm waiting for this too. S10's been out for a while now. I thought the 6cells would come out before the end of 2008 but I haven't heard anything yet.

    Seems like most netbooks besides the EEE 1000 only have 3cell versions available.
     
    webdtc, Feb 4, 2009
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    You already can buy the battery. Is the issue that you want to order the 6 cell with the netbook instead of having both?
     
    jonlumpkin, Feb 4, 2009
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    Yes, I usually don't buy two batteries for my laptop. A 3 cell isn't enough but a 6 cell would be. If I did buy two I would probably want to get two 6 cells.

    Thanks for the link above. Seems strange that you can't buy the battery from Lenovo and they don't offer it as a configurable part if it's available for purchase elsewhere...
     
    webdtc, Feb 4, 2009
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    Now it is available from Lenovo but you have to pay $89 and you have to keep the 3 cell as well...

     
    bayernjuven, Feb 4, 2009
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  13. webdtc

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    Hrm. I don't really want a 3cell and I'm definitely not paying $89. :p

    I'll wait until it comes with the machine.
     
    webdtc, Feb 6, 2009
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    They are available with 6 cell now. Does that add a lot to the weight and size?
     
    maiki, Aug 8, 2009
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    It will stick out, and figure the battery is about double the weight of the 3-cell. There's always a slight tradeoff of weight and portability for longer time away from the wall.
     
    MidnightSun, Aug 8, 2009
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    Do you (Midnight Sun) have an S10 with both batteries?
     
    maiki, Aug 8, 2009
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