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    1520 or 1525 --- Better battery life?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by bTaryag, Jan 20, 2008.

  1. bTaryag

    bTaryag Notebook Consultant

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    Hello all.

    I will be purchasing either a 1520 or 1525.

    Which one has better battery life assuming the same hard drive and processor?
     
    bTaryag, Jan 20, 2008
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  2. SmoothTofu

    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    If both use the x3100 IGP then I'd say it's about the same, otherwise the 1525.
     
    SmoothTofu, Jan 20, 2008
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  3. XPS1330

    XPS1330 Notebook Deity

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    Your turtle xD
     
    XPS1330, Jan 20, 2008
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  4. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    Correct. If the 1520 has a dedicated video card, then it will get worse battery life.
     
    crash, Jan 20, 2008
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  5. vengance_01

    vengance_01 Notebook Deity

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    Yup the 1525 only has the Intel X3100. With a 9 cell, I would not surprised to see 5+ hours of light surfing, or office work.
     
    vengance_01, Jan 20, 2008
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  6. bTaryag

    bTaryag Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks guys.
     
    bTaryag, Jan 22, 2008
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