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    65w vs 90w ac adapter

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by prattom, May 24, 2007.

  1. prattom

    prattom Notebook Enthusiast

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    What is the difference between 65W vs 90W AC adapter?? Any advantage of 90W AC adapter?

    Also how long is the battery life of 6400 with 6 cell and 9 cell ??
     
    prattom, May 24, 2007
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    somethingchanged Newbie

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    The only difference I've come across is that the 90W will charge your battery significantly faster.
     
    somethingchanged, May 24, 2007
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    grape8pe Notebook Guru

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    Can the 90W adapter cause damage to your computer or battery?
     
    grape8pe, May 24, 2007
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  4. prattom

    prattom Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for quick reply also how long is the battery life of 6400 with 6 cell and 9 cell ??
     
    prattom, May 24, 2007
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  5. proxy

    proxy Notebook Enthusiast

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    no, 90w adapter will not harm anything
     
    proxy, May 24, 2007
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  6. -Recoil-

    -Recoil- Notebook Consultant

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    isnt the 65w adaptor for 6 cell batteries, and 90W for 9 cell?

    i can push 6h 30m on a 9 cell running everything on minimal (and wireless turned off)
     
    -Recoil-, May 24, 2007
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    Dell_6400_fan Notebook Consultant

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    This is the correct answer.

    The 90W or 65W can be used on either of the 6cell or 9cell battery optioned Dell's. However, the main difference is charge time. The 90w will charge your battery much faster than the 65w charger.

    Slightly off-topic: Does anyone know where I can get a 90w Dell charger in Canada for a decent price?
     
    Dell_6400_fan, May 24, 2007
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  8. LeeC81

    LeeC81 Notebook Consultant

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    90w AC Adapter will fully charge a 9 cell battery under 2 hours (with notebook turned off), and 65w adapter is able to fully charge a 9 cell battery for under 4 hours (my own experience).
     
    LeeC81, May 24, 2007
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  9. -Recoil-

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    i would guess at Ebay?
     
    -Recoil-, May 24, 2007
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