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    6-cell or 9-cell on new SR?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by blthomp, Sep 14, 2008.

  1. blthomp

    blthomp Notebook Enthusiast

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    Should I get the 6-cell or the 9-cell battery when I order my new SR? I read that the larger battery places the computer at a funny angle. Does anyone have any thoughts on what to do?
     
    blthomp, Sep 14, 2008
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  2. miki69

    miki69 Notebook Evangelist

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    well I wouldn't say funny, more like different :). It takes some time getting used to this "funny" angle, but some like it (hot) :).
    Anyhow, what you shoud also consider is that extra battery will overweight you laptop for additional 250-300g, not a big deal, but just for you to know. But do you really need extra battery? I mean, does 4-5 hours with standard sound lame to you? That's what you need to consider.

    BR
    Miki
     
    miki69, Sep 15, 2008
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    I love the extended battery. 7 hours of Life (On VAIO Max. w/ brightness up 2 notches). And also 3+ on w/o any power savings. :D
     
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    I have the 6 cell right now...What does it cost to just buy the 9 cell from Sony?

    EDIT: I had the Dual-Capacity battery on my old Vaio S series and it stuck out a little bit but it set the laptop up at a nice angle for typing. So I'm not worried about that.
     
    Ebes1099, Sep 15, 2008
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    im planning on returning my Z and getting a SR.. thinking about the same thing.. does the battery have some kind of rubber so it will help to prevent slipping/
     
    StrongerThanAll, Sep 15, 2008
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