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    Satellite P100/105 Questions: Battery & Sale

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by zettaichan, Sep 8, 2006.

  1. zettaichan

    zettaichan Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm looking at 17" laptops, and I'm seriously considering picking up a customized Toshiba Satellite P100 or 105 during their current sale. So far I haven't been able to find out when that sale is likely to end. Anyone have a clue?

    And for those of you with Toshiba Satellite P100s and/or P105s, I have a question I'm hoping you can help me with.

    If you have a 9-cell battery, about how long does the charge last? The reviews I've read all seem to discuss how long the machine can go on a 6-cell battery. If I get a P100, I'd like to equip it with a 9-cell battery, but I'm hoping someone can report from experience how much longer a 9-cell lasts.

    Thanks for your time!

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    AJ Summers
     
    zettaichan, Sep 8, 2006
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  2. root

    root Notebook Consultant

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    I have a p105, and i get 2 to 2 and a half hours of battery life.

    I have a 9 cell.
     
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  3. zettaichan

    zettaichan Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks!

    I'm a little surprised it doesn't go longer on the 9 cell. They claim the 6 cell will last two hours.
     
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    root Notebook Consultant

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    Its a DTR, at least it gets more than one....
     
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    zettaichan Notebook Enthusiast

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    I guess I'm a little spoiled now. I just had to send back a 17" Dell Inspiron because the screen was poor quality, but it was getting 4 hours per charge on a 9-cell battery. Maybe the lousy screen didn't draw as much power...
     
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  6. Pharoke

    Pharoke Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a P105 and with a little undervolting with NHC I am getting around 3-3.5.
     
    Pharoke, Sep 8, 2006
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    madonion Notebook Consultant

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    wow cool.how do u undervolt it? does anyone have a pic of a p105 or p100 with a 12 cell battery in?
     
    madonion, Sep 8, 2006
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    Long Rifle Notebook Consultant

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    You may have something there with the screen. I've had to lower the brightness on my P100 a couple of notches 'cause it's just too bright!!

    I was able to watch Revenge of the Sith which is just under 2.5 hours long and had about 10 mins. remaining which I used for surfing. I got just over 2 hours playing RTW Alexander which is pretty graphics intensive. I'm glad I spent the extra $50 for the 9-cell battery.
     
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  9. Th3R1pp3r

    Th3R1pp3r Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm getting 2 1/2 Hours on my P105-S9312.. Not bad for such a powerfull laptop with it's big screen.

    Hey Pharoke do you mind explaining us how to UnderVolt it?? I have NHC too, but i don't see any special features.. Please Give us the Details ;)
     
    Th3R1pp3r, Sep 9, 2006
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