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    Large Capacity Battery in Sony Z

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by gvsbdisco, Mar 29, 2010.

  1. gvsbdisco

    gvsbdisco Notebook Enthusiast

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    Folks
    Apologies up front if this has been posted elsewhere but:

    - what is the weight difference between the z w/ std battery and z w/ large capacity battery?

    - is there a form factor difference between the z w/ std battery and z w/ large capacity battery? If so, what is it (pictures?)

    Thanks in advance
     
    gvsbdisco, Mar 29, 2010
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  2. maratus

    maratus Notebook Consultant

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    Weight difference is 0.154 kg.

    Some pics:

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    maratus, Mar 29, 2010
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  3. gvsbdisco

    gvsbdisco Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks...appreciate that.
     
    gvsbdisco, Mar 29, 2010
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  4. Boo Boo

    Boo Boo Notebook Deity

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    and the other weight issue is the large cap; will make your pocketbook weigh alot less
     
    Boo Boo, Mar 29, 2010
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  5. Malarkey

    Malarkey Notebook Guru

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    I picked one up as I found the standard just wasn't enough duration. I *like* the larger size better. It makes it easier to hold when walking down halls, etc.

    With the extended battery it still weighs less than the 12" laptop it replaced.

    The price was obscene. I do agree there.

    For what it's worth, I have a silver Z and picked up a black battery. I think it looks better than silver/silver.
     
    Malarkey, Mar 31, 2010
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  6. Boo Boo

    Boo Boo Notebook Deity

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    I think the lowest I have found is a little over 200.00.

    to bad they don't sell generics
     
    Boo Boo, Apr 1, 2010
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    joseph_lin Notebook Consultant

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    Tekkeon sells generic external battery that holds 50Wh for like $100. You can triple your battery life if you spend $200 on them. I have one of these, it works perfect.
     
    joseph_lin, Apr 1, 2010
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  8. Boo Boo

    Boo Boo Notebook Deity

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    was looking at the tekkeon products. which one did you go for?

    now all i need is a solar panel and I can live in the woods till I die :p
     
    Boo Boo, Apr 1, 2010
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  9. joseph_lin

    joseph_lin Notebook Consultant

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    Ha ha, your Z will die first.

    I purchased mine from Amazon, it is MP3750(I guess). You can even use it to power external HD, like the ones from Addonics with dual 640GB 2.5" drives, then you can really live in woods without Internet.
     
    joseph_lin, Apr 1, 2010
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