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    Choosing a battery for an older Inspiron

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by lesliesp, Mar 4, 2012.

  1. lesliesp

    lesliesp Notebook Geek

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    I have a Dell Inspiron which gets used maybe four times per year. The battery is dead and usually that is no problem as I use it traveling, and motels have the connection I need. However this past week end with no power for three days, I really wanted to get on the internet. I have been looking at batteries that are advertised as 6 cell and 9 cell. Does the nine cell have any real advantage that would make spending the extra money seem sensible?
     
    lesliesp, Mar 4, 2012
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  2. dave-p

    dave-p Notebook Deity

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    it comes down to how long do you need to run on Battery power

    The 9 cell will run about 50 % longer.
     
    dave-p, Mar 4, 2012
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  3. Commander Wolf

    Commander Wolf can i haz broadwell?

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    This is basically it. It will be 50% heavier and last 50% longer (won't necessarily be 50% more expensive, though)... take your pick. Can't have your cake and eat it just yet.
     
    Commander Wolf, Mar 5, 2012
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