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    How long should battery last?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by nickolasj80, Feb 17, 2008.

  1. nickolasj80

    nickolasj80 Newbie

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    At full charge, 100%, how many hours should the battery last?
    There is a switch for 'Stamina' or 'Speed', whats the difference between the two in regards to how long it will last on battery?
     
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    Napbree Notebook Evangelist

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    It depends what laptop, what number of cells the battery has etc.

    Care to elaborate?
     
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    Hunningolla Notebook Consultant

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    If youre referring to the SZ the difference between speed and stamina regarding battery is about 20% longer battery life with stamina. You sohuld be able to get anywhere from 2-7h battery life.
     
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    Thanks for the responses.

    The laptop is a Sony Vaio VGN-SZ120P. I don't know how many cells the battery has, how do find this?
     
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    Hmm, ive never had to find it, always just remembered. maybe take out the battery and read it, it may say it on there. How big is the VGN-SZ120P's screen anyway?

    Usually...

    6-cell 15" - 2 1/2 to 3 hours
    9-cell 15" - 4-6 1/2 hours
    12-cell 15 - 8-9 hours


    6-cell 17" - 1-2 hours
    9-cell 17" - 3-4 hours
    12cell 17" - usually 6 hours

    -Also depends on what you are doing and also screen brightness and how many accesories attached and the different components inside.
     
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    Benjamin Chin Notebook Consultant

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    Sony's specs sheet advertised the VGN-SZ120P/B as having a battery-life of up to 6 hrs on a standard battery.

    Realistically, depending on individual's actual usage, you can take it to be any duration between 3 to 4 hrs.

    The VGN-SZ120P/B is supplied with standard battery, unless a custom order.

    To differentiate between standard / large capacity battery, read its item code :
    - Standard Lithium-ion battery : VGP-BPS2C
    - Large Capacity Battery : VGP-BPL2C

    The VGN-SZ120P/B is of 13.3” WXGA display. ( I have yet to come across a SZ of other sizes, than 13.3". )

    Hope the above answers.


    rgds.
     
    Benjamin Chin, Feb 17, 2008
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