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    XPS 1330 - 4 cell or 6 cell battery

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by MRPHOTO, Dec 7, 2008.

  1. MRPHOTO

    MRPHOTO Notebook Geek

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    I'm ordering the Dell XPS 1330 laptop for my daughter. She mainly just uses it for college classes, AIM, internet etc. No gaming or watching DVDs. I'm just gettng the Core duo 8100 processor, 3 gig of ram, and integrated graphics. The standard configuration is a 4 cell battery, $30 more for the 6 cell. Is it worth paying the extra for the 6 cell, or is the 4 cell good enough? Thanks in advance.
     
    MRPHOTO, Dec 7, 2008
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  2. Mark Larson

    Mark Larson Notebook Evangelist

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    I had the 9-cell, and even that wasn't enough for more than 4 hours with the Intel IGP. I can't imagine a 4-cell's battery life.
     
    Mark Larson, Dec 7, 2008
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  3. alawadhi3000

    alawadhi3000 Notebook Consultant

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    Get the 6cell, 4cell won't last that long
     
    alawadhi3000, Dec 7, 2008
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  4. BruZZi

    BruZZi Notebook Guru

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    Yup, get the 6 cell.
     
    BruZZi, Dec 7, 2008
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  5. Cin'

    Cin' Anathema

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    I think you will have better luck, longevity with the 6 cell. vs. the 4 cell! :D


    Cin ;) :)
     
    Cin', Dec 7, 2008
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