The Notebook Review forums were hosted by TechTarget, who shut down them down on January 31, 2022. This static read-only archive was pulled by NBR forum users between January 20 and January 31, 2022, in an effort to make sure that the valuable technical information that had been posted on the forums is preserved. For current discussions, many NBR forum users moved over to NotebookTalk.net after the shutdown.
Problems? See this thread at archive.org.

    6000D options weight

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Elevatorguy, Dec 3, 2005.

  1. Elevatorguy

    Elevatorguy Notebook Enthusiast

    Reputations:
    0
    Messages:
    13
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    5
    How much weight will the optional 9 cell battery and a 100 gig HD add to an Inspiron 6000D?
     
    Elevatorguy, Dec 3, 2005
    #1
  2. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    1,659
    Messages:
    5,066
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    I doubt you would even notice the weight. Its not going to add on a couple of pounds. I doubt it would add on a pound even.

    I have a 6 and 9 cell on mine, and i never notice a difference when I change them out. Just my opinion...

    SG
     
    Amber, Dec 3, 2005
    #2
  3. Momo26

    Momo26 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    128
    Messages:
    1,378
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Does a larger capacity HDD also add weight to a notebook? Or take life from the battery and/or generate more heat than a smaller one?
     
    Momo26, Dec 4, 2005
    #3
  4. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    1,659
    Messages:
    5,066
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    Its going to be very minor weight change...we are talking just a few grams. I checked the 60gb 7200rpm drive, and it only weighted 115 grams (.24 LB) and the 100gb weighs around the same area.

    IMO, it doesn't take life from the battery. Running wireless, or full brightness, several programs etc. is what will cut down your battery the most.

    SG
     
    Amber, Dec 4, 2005
    #4
  5. Momo26

    Momo26 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    128
    Messages:
    1,378
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    55
    Oh alright, good to know. And I assume it would be more benificial to have a 2.0GHz processor w/ 60 - 80 GB (pretty sure 4200 rpm) HDD than a 1.7GHz with a 100GB 5400 rpm HD? (Assuming either capacity hardrive is sufficient for my needs).
     
    Momo26, Dec 4, 2005
    #5
  6. Amber

    Amber Notebook Prophet NBR Reviewer

    Reputations:
    1,659
    Messages:
    5,066
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    205
    2.0 ghz is an a bit overkill, but if you can afford to get a 2.0, then go for it. Rule of thumb: cpu is always harder to upgrade, so get the best option that you can afford. You can always upgrade RAM and HDD later on down the road.

    SG
     
    Amber, Dec 4, 2005
    #6