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    Is a second Battery necessary

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by jhathorn1, Jul 26, 2006.

  1. jhathorn1

    jhathorn1 Newbie

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    I am in the market for a notebook

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    (Dell E1505, HP dv5000t, or anything else w/ good battery life & dedicated GPU RAM)

    How many notebook users actually use their second battery outside of a long trip?

    My usage would primarly be going to college in the mornings, and work in the evenings.
    Not often would I be at a place where I would not be able to plug up the notebook for a few hours
    Also, if there are any suggestions for different notebooks to consider, my ears are open?

    ~J'Dizzle
     
    jhathorn1, Jul 26, 2006
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  2. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    I'd consider configuring the Dell with the 6 cell and then purchasing the 9 cell in addition. it will give you about 6-8 hours total life. If you really need more power than that I would suggest going for a more ultraportable with better battery life.
     
    vespoli, Jul 27, 2006
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  3. Daetlus

    Daetlus Notebook Consultant

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    If you do get a dell, it's very smart to just buy an extra 9 cell instead of upgrading your old one. The price they charge you to upgrade the battery is just about 30 dollars short of a whole new battery.

    It doesn't sound as though you'd really need a 2nd battery though.
     
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    Iter Notebook Evangelist

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    Sometimes, a 2nd battery is very useful for outdoor use. If main battery life is gone, then 2nd battery can let the machine up and running. I will imagine that using a digital camera without a backup battery cannot take any pictures anymore when all the main battery are used.
     
    Iter, Jul 27, 2006
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