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    Battery Life on E1705(or 9400)

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by EXreaction, Jan 17, 2007.

  1. EXreaction

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    Right now I am looking at getting an E1705, but I am somewhat worried about the battery life.

    I am getting both the 6 and 9 cell batteries.

    What I am really wondering about at this time is the difference in battery life between the Intel integrated 950 graphics card and the 7900 GS. I have only been able to find reviews of the E1705 with the 7900 GS in them(those got around 3 hours in the 9 cell) and I really would like to know the battery life I would get with the Intel 950(I don't game too often, the 7900 GS would be nice, but as little as I game higher battery life matters much more).
     
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  2. NetBrakr

    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    Hello, and welcome.

    Please note that many things can effect the battery life...the screen, CPU usages, HD, etc. I personally doubt that the GPU effect battery life, at least not that very much. It is all depending on how you use your notebook.

    JC
     
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  3. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    If you are looking for good battery life, you may want to consider a smaller notebook. The 7900gs is a very powerful mobile GPU and sucks a lot of juice. You probably don't see many e1705's with the GMA950/x1400 because the e1705 is more of a gaming rig.

    Welcome to the forums!

    If you are looking for a specific notebook, consider filling out the FAQ in the What Notebook Should I Buy forum.
     
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  4. EXreaction

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    I have thought about a smaller screen size a little, but I don't know...

    I am actually quite into php coding and software development, so a bigger screen size is quite helpful. I will look at a 15.4" model once...
     
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  5. jim6172

    jim6172 Notebook Evangelist

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    i get up to 8 hours on my e 1405 with the extended battery and love it
    jim
     
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  6. EXreaction

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    Ok, I looked into the 15.4" size and it looks like it might actually work ok with programming. :D

    Could you tell me the basic specs on the laptop you have?
     
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  7. NetBrakr

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    Unfortunately, the E1405 has only 14.1" But it is pretty powerful computer. Starter specs is Intel Core Duo 1.6 Ghz 2 MB cache, 512 MB RAM, CDRW/DVD combo drive, 6 Cell battery, Dell Wireless 1390b/g...$799 for starter spec. If you customize and went over $999, you can use the coupon code to save you much more.

    JC
     
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  8. EXreaction

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    I know that already. It tells me all that on Dell's site. ;)
     
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    I got a six cell battery and the 7900 GS. I get about 1:45 - 2:15 of internet browsing.
     
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  10. EXreaction

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    That sounds quite nasty. :eek:

    Not even close to what I would need.
     
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