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    How is the battery life for the z61t?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Chris52, Feb 21, 2007.

  1. Chris52

    Chris52 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I could only find the battery life for the 7-cell on the Lenovo website and those aren't always all too accurate anyway. I'm thinking about buying it with the 4-cell battery to cut off some weight and also so the battery is flush with the machine but obviously if the 4-cell is terrible I would rather have the 7. If anybody here owns one your input would be appreciated.
     
    Chris52, Feb 21, 2007
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  2. mtnbkr

    mtnbkr Notebook Consultant

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    I get 4 to 4hr 20mins with constant websurfing and watching movies. That is with brightness set to 5/7. This is with a 7 cell. Using this as a guide, I'd expect about 2hr 30 mins from the 4 cell. I debate in my mind which I'd prefer...since the 4 cell would look so much nicer, AND be lighter. If about 2 hrs of runtime will work for you, go for the 4 cell. I wouldn't expect 3 hrs.
     
    mtnbkr, Feb 21, 2007
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  3. ZaZ

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    Don't forget there is three cell modular battery if you are no using the optical drive which would get you to seven cells.
     
    ZaZ, Feb 21, 2007
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    kaka, Feb 24, 2007
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    The base battery has four cells. It doesn't seem out of line. There is a larger seven cell or modular batteries if you need more time.
     
    ZaZ, Feb 24, 2007
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    I have the 4-cell and the 7-cell. The 7-cell is definitely closer to 4 hours, maybe just a it under. I'd say the 4-cell is probably just short of 2 hours. Don't have it with me, or I'd double check for you.

    I really like the look (and the weight) of the 4-cell, but find myself leaving the 7-cell in it most of the time and carrying the 4-cell as a backup in my bag.
     
    davebrennan, Feb 27, 2007
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