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    Battery on 8600

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Ethernet, Nov 3, 2004.

  1. Ethernet

    Ethernet Notebook Enthusiast

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    How long does your 8600 last on battery power?
     
    Ethernet, Nov 3, 2004
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    chazzy Notebook Consultant

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    When my AC adapter went I was told by the dark can on taskbar, you have 4H and 56 minutes left on present use.

    Inspiron 8600 2.0GHz
    Intel Proceessor M
    755 Dothan Chipset
    1 GB RAM Memory
    80 GB HD
    8 DVD+R/RW-CD-R/RW
    2nd CD-R burner
    WXUGA 1920 X 1200 Screen
    15.4 Diag. Wide Screen
    Logitech Opt. Wheelman
    64MB Nvidia Graphics
    Canon 370 M/P Printer
    Office Professional 2003
    T1 PQ DSL connection
    /Chaz

     
    chazzy, Nov 3, 2004
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  3. genghis

    genghis Notebook Guru

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    Ethernet,
    I can use my Dell i8600 easy 4 hrs, I always lower the screen 3 level down, with wireless cable and wireless mouse.
    Good luck
     
    genghis, Nov 4, 2004
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    srdhkl Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    I get about 4 hours using heavy wireless use.
     
    srdhkl, Nov 4, 2004
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    I also get around 4 hours with continuous use.
     
    thompssj, Nov 8, 2004
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    inspiron9200 Notebook Guru

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    DAng you guys get the same 4hours i get from a primary battery + the module Battery in my inspiron 8500. They've improved almost 2x using the new pentium M's
     
    inspiron9200, Nov 17, 2004
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