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    6 Cell or 9 Cell

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by NiNjURAi, Jun 27, 2007.

  1. NiNjURAi

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    Thinking about getting a 1520 but how much more battery life will you get out of the 9 cell and how much is it gonna stick out? anybody know the estimated battery life on the 6?
     
    NiNjURAi, Jun 27, 2007
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    In E1505 extended battery didn't stick out. So I'm guessing it would be same in E1520 too (however I could be wrong).
     
    PhoenixFx, Jun 27, 2007
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    My question is that there is also a 4 cell, so I assume the 4 cell sit flush with the body of the notebook. Does that mean the 6 and 9 cell stick out?
     
    jimmy_simms, Jun 27, 2007
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    I asked a Dell representative today and he said none of the batteries stick out with the 1520.
     
    Inspired911, Jun 27, 2007
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    9 cell for me. I find it bizarre that they havent listed simple info like battery life and weight.
     
    matt_h1, Jun 27, 2007
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    I'm pretty sure the advantages of the smaller batteries are just decreased cost and weight. If you want good battery life you need the 9 cell.
     
    Gloomster, Jun 27, 2007
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    I would get a 9cell but I have no problem with the battery sticking out a little
     
    mtor, Jun 27, 2007
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    I believe with the 1505 series the 9-cell did stick out a bit. Maybe he's mistaken, or they've revamped the battery.
     
    Bona Fide, Jun 27, 2007
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    I just asked a sales representative and he says the 9 Cell sticks out a bit for the 1520, but the 6 Cell doesn't.
     
    TKNG, Jun 27, 2007
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    I got the 9 cell. It's well worth it considering the extra weight and if it sticks out a little bit.
     
    TaiMaiShu, Jun 27, 2007
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  11. NiNjURAi

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    yeah i really wish dell would put somewhere the estimated battery life though. that would be nice
     
    NiNjURAi, Jun 27, 2007
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    Question though, does the 6 cell batt sit flush with the laptop? or does it stick out abit too ? if its flush with the surface, i'll get a 6 and 9 cell, if not back to 4 and 9 :(
     
    bravefire, Jun 27, 2007
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    4 cell is only offered on the xps 1330 right? i would assume the 4 and 6 cell sit flush, while the 9 cell extends out some.
     
    phamzter, Jun 29, 2007
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    There isn't an option for both. :D
     
    grudkin, Jun 29, 2007
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  15. offbase

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    If they stick out, they're hell to travel with. My hp tx1000 has a 4 and I carry a six; my D630 has dual 6'ers in the battery slot and the media bay.
     
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    The 9 cell on the 1505 does NOT stick out. Just to clarify.
     
    whistle, Jun 29, 2007
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    9 cell on e1505 does not, but 1520 does. the 9 cell weighs a negligible amount more than the 6 cell. on cnet, in the review for the inspiron 1420, the 9 cell battery lasted about 3.5 hrs on their dvd drain test.
     
    phamzter, Jun 29, 2007
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    [​IMG]

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    Necabo, Jul 3, 2007
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    That's probably the 14".
     
    Osserpse, Jul 3, 2007
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    No, its not. Must be the 15.4". Battery sticks out symmetrically in the middle of the back in the 14".
     
    Necabo, Jul 3, 2007
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    I have a D830 which is 15.4inch with Santa rosa as well with a 9 cell battery and it does not stick out.

    So my guess would be that the E1520's 9 Cell would not stick out.
     
    Corster3, Jul 3, 2007
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    Anzial, Jul 3, 2007
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    yeah the 9 cell on the 1520, does stick out!
     
    larson, Jul 3, 2007
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    That stinks that is sticks out.

    You would think that they could make it not stick out since its 15.4.

    Its also weird I think because there D830's does not stick out as well as the E1505's did not stick out.
     
    Corster3, Jul 3, 2007
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    well, where do you think they pack the extra 3 cells?? :rolleyes:
     
    djatomikbomb, Jul 3, 2007
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    In the battery :)
     
    whistle, Jul 3, 2007
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    where can you find the rest of those pics from the inspiron launch?
     
    jb1007, Jul 3, 2007
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    Video on youtube showing the new Dell, with 9 Cell battery

    Only 2 videos when you search Dell Inspiron 1520, It's the first one.
     
    PR0DiGY, Jul 4, 2007
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    What about the pictures? I'm trying to find those supposed racy pictures of the Korean launch but other than the ones in this thread I can't find them anywhere
     
    jb1007, Jul 4, 2007
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    Necabo, Jul 4, 2007
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