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    Sony TZ BPX FAT Battery Wow..

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by zerodays, Sep 5, 2007.

  1. zerodays

    zerodays Notebook Consultant

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    I know several TZ users use BPX-11. I just bought one from SonyStyle Online for 430NZD (about 300USD). I just could not find any cheaper prices!

    Previously my TZ only had BPS (the smallest battery) lasting about 2hours+

    (BTW, I see that the battery-statement about 'how many hours left' are actually quiet accurate..)

    and when BPX is fully charged, it states 9hours+ ! (70% CPU + Wlan turned on, etc, but again this can be further tweaked to last longer or shorter, e.g., disabling services,)

    Anyway,,, I really did not know this BPX-11 battery is HUGE... now, I can open the lid without grabbing the base chassie !

    I now feel that TZ is not light anymore.... :( with its fat butt sticking out.

    I will post some photos here later tonight or tomorrow. :)

    ps: I remember Nanaki posted a link to Sony JP website showing different setups with the weights in KG. I just want to compare how heavy my laptop is as compare to the website's statement, so anyone know the link?, I will post my measurement later, too.

    Cheers.
     
    zerodays, Sep 5, 2007
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  2. Nanaki

    Nanaki Notebook Evangelist

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    I may just be weird, but I like my fat battery. I like that it raises the notebook, and I like that it gives me something extra to hold onto.

    Another nifty thing that it lets me do is that I am able to sit on my couch with my legs up on the edge of the table and rest the battery just over the top of me knees without it falling. I can look like a spaz and use the notebook perfectly at the same time. :)

    Also, is this the one: http://www.jp.sonystyle.com/Style-a/Special/T/Drive_sim/index.html

    I am capped, so I did not wait for it to download.
     
    Nanaki, Sep 5, 2007
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  3. zerodays

    zerodays Notebook Consultant

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    Hi Nanaki, Thanks for the link, :)

    But I see your point, yes the fat battery do have some nice raises :)
     
    zerodays, Sep 5, 2007
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  4. Outrigger

    Outrigger SupaStar Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    someone here likes a lot of junk in da trunk!
     
    Outrigger, Sep 5, 2007
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  5. cantona2k

    cantona2k Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi zerodays,
    would it be possible that you post some pictures of the tz with the BPX??
    I am thinking about buying one for mine...

    thanks in advance !!!
     
    cantona2k, Sep 27, 2007
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  6. Mr. Bonk

    Mr. Bonk Notebook Enthusiast

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    Mr. Bonk, Sep 28, 2007
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  7. smagdy

    smagdy Notebook Consultant

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    I have a better image :)

    Click on it, its animated!
     

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    smagdy, Sep 28, 2007
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  8. cantona2k

    cantona2k Notebook Enthusiast

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    perfect, thanks to both of you !!!
     
    cantona2k, Sep 29, 2007
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