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    Dell 1420 6-cell battery life?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by aiyano, Jul 12, 2007.

  1. aiyano

    aiyano Newbie

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    I am currently deciding on the 6-cell or the 9-cell battery. I understand that the battery on the 9-cell is about 3 and a half hours using the DVD player, but there aren't any information for the 6-cell battery.

    Can anyone confirm the lifespan for the 6-cell? The half pound difference might make me want to choose the 6-cell battery instead.
     
    aiyano, Jul 12, 2007
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  2. aiyano

    aiyano Newbie

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    Comparisons or estimates anyone?
     
    aiyano, Jul 12, 2007
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    Momoiro Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am wondering the same thing.. I ordered the 1420 with a 6-cell battery.

    Anyone? Lolz.
     
    Momoiro, Jul 12, 2007
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  4. chuck232

    chuck232 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    If it's 3:30 with the 9-cell and since the 9-cell is a 85WHr battery versus 56WHr for the 6-cell, that calculates to about 2:20. Since most laptops that get something around 2 hours on a DVD test get around 3 hours with light productivity work, I'd guesstimate something around 3-3.5 hours for the 1420 and a 6-cell.

    The configuration, of course, will also make a difference. (dedicated graphics, processor speed, etc)
     
    chuck232, Jul 12, 2007
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  5. Momoiro

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    ^^ thanks chuck
     
    Momoiro, Jul 14, 2007
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    3hr30m seems low for the 9cell.

    even if the config is 2+ ghz and 8400
     
    kgeier82, Jul 14, 2007
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    Take into account that this is for the DVD test. Productivity usage would probably net you something around 5 hours.
     
    chuck232, Jul 14, 2007
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  8. The Critic

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    Screen at 50% brightness, both bluetooth and wireless on. Light firefox, AIM, and internet radio usage.

    Little over 5 hr on the Inspiron 1520 in my signature.
     
    The Critic, Jul 15, 2007
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