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    Battery Decision

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by remix, Jul 28, 2007.

  1. remix

    remix Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've been debating whether to go with the 6cell or 9cell battery. I'm a student who has never had a laptop before, so i don't really know if it's worth it to spend another $50 to upgrade. On the Dell site it says it's 50% more than the 6cell, though that can mean many things. I see most people on this forum opted to go with the 9cell, anyone care to give me insight on why? Thanks
     
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  2. xie

    xie Notebook Consultant

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    I went with both, because it will never be as cheap to get a spare battery after market.

    9 cell sticks out a tiny bit and adds weight, but not that much weight, and it provides somewhere around 30-35% more battery time, which is often important.
     
    xie, Jul 28, 2007
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    ecaggiani, Jul 29, 2007
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  4. DoubleBlack

    DoubleBlack Notebook Deity

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    It's a recommendation by many to get the 6-Cell AND the 9-Cell. If you want the upgrade to the 9-Cell, it's only like $20 more to get BOTH ;)
     
    DoubleBlack, Jul 29, 2007
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    get the 4 cell and 9 cell for the win
     
    HCW, Jul 29, 2007
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    tooz Notebook Guru

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    4 Cells don't exist in this case :(
    I was going to get both the 6-Cell and the 9-Cell but was convinced not to. I wouldn't want to carry around a spare battery as this thing is heavy enough. AND I don't want to leave the battery idle as it will be a waste.
     
    tooz, Jul 29, 2007
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