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    Battery in M1330

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by xatuuatx, Jul 3, 2007.

  1. xatuuatx

    xatuuatx Notebook Guru

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    Does anyone yet know if the 6 cell battery protrudes from the back of the
    m1330? Also, how long of a battery life for normal browsing and whatnot does the 6 cell give you?
     
    xatuuatx, Jul 3, 2007
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  2. Sprintguy1376

    Sprintguy1376 Notebook Consultant

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    Nope... does not protrude, just a tad heavier... battery life... I have no idea...
     
    Sprintguy1376, Jul 3, 2007
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  3. flyboy84

    flyboy84 Notebook Enthusiast

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    It doesn't protrude? That's good news, did you see that in a picture somewhere? How much heavier is it? I'd guess it's not that noticeable.
     
    flyboy84, Jul 3, 2007
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  4. Sprintguy1376

    Sprintguy1376 Notebook Consultant

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    The 9 cell is the only one that protrudes. With the 4 cell battery, the laptop is something like 3.9lbs... With the 6 cell I think it was 4.3-4. Very small increase in weight
     
    Sprintguy1376, Jul 3, 2007
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  5. kozzney

    kozzney Notebook Evangelist

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    i heard the 6-cell will give you around 3-3.5 hours for light computing... not bad at all :)
     
    kozzney, Jul 4, 2007
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  6. sesshomaru

    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    The advantages of the 9 cell are going to be a longer battery life(obvious), better typing angle(personal preference), and better airflow under the nb. I will plonk for it, if I decide to go with dell instead of Asus.
     
    sesshomaru, Jul 4, 2007
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  7. lakerdude32

    lakerdude32 Notebook Enthusiast

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    i agree with sesshomaru (esp. on the typing angle- most desktop keyboards have feet to adjust height, so this basically does that for the xps)

    but im also adding a 6-cell if needed for travel (would also make case selection more convenient) or when plugged in
     
    lakerdude32, Jul 4, 2007
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  8. flyboy84

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    I can see the advantages of the 9 cell, but I personally don't like the fact that it protrudes from the back of the case and I'd rather not have the extra weight. Still, I can see myself using the 9 cell on a long trip or something. I'm thinking of getting a 4 cell + 9 cell or maybe a 6 cell + 9 cell.
     
    flyboy84, Jul 4, 2007
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