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    6 cell battery and 15" T60

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Sumers, Jun 23, 2006.

  1. Sumers

    Sumers Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've ordered a T60 with 15" flexview (ATI 1400) and 6 cell battery. All posted reviews of the 15" flexview are with the 9 cell battery. Any thoughts on battery life with the 6 cell? Are the power requirements too high for a 6 cell to be practical??
     
    Sumers, Jun 23, 2006
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    Just multiply (2/3) * (quoted battery life of 9-cell ) = idea of battery life for the 6-cell.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Jun 23, 2006
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    That certainly makes sense!! What a moronic question I posed!
     
    Sumers, Jun 23, 2006
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    chuchutrain Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I watched North Country on my T60's 14" screen and the battery barely lasted 2 hrs and 30 minutes with the screen on the dimmest setting. I'd expect less powering the 15"
     
    chuchutrain, Jun 24, 2006
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  5. Karl Gruber

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    I would upgrade to the 9cell battery. If you plan to go cordless often it makes sense. My 6 cell is collecting dust on my desk as a paper weight.
     
    Karl Gruber, Jun 24, 2006
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