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    1520 Battery Options

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by idiotsavant, Jun 29, 2007.

  1. idiotsavant

    idiotsavant Notebook Guru

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    What kind of battery life can I expect for the 1520 with the 6 volt versus the 9 volt? I'll have the 8600 GT and at least the T7300 processor. Is it worth it to buy their upgrade or can I buy an equivalent battery somewhere else?
     
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  2. Matt is Pro

    Matt is Pro I'm a PC, so?

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    I have the 9 cell on my Inspiron 6400, and I have the T7400 processor, and the ATI x1400 video card and I get around 5-6 hours of battery life. I recommend the 9 cell.
     
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  3. NiNjURAi

    NiNjURAi Notebook Consultant

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    rappeeeeeeeeee
     
    NiNjURAi, Jun 29, 2007
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  4. Inspired911

    Inspired911 Notebook Consultant

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    The Dell rep told me the 6 cell lasts around 4 hours while the 9 cell lasts around 6 hours.

    But this was from the same rep who told me the 9 cell battery doesn't stick out :rolleyes:
     
    Inspired911, Jun 29, 2007
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  5. Woodgypsy

    Woodgypsy Notebook Evangelist

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    Dell Rep I talked admitted that he has no clue. :(
     
    Woodgypsy, Jun 29, 2007
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    kotrtim Notebook Enthusiast

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    If you do simple task like browsing, word processing, 3.5 hrs with ~50% brightness, if you can do your task with the lowest brightness 0%, you ca get 4 hrs
     
    kotrtim, Jun 29, 2007
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