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6-cell vs 9-cell
How long can you use the Compal HEL 80 with the 6-cell compared to the 9-cell?
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Re: 6-cell vs 9-cell
Nobody knows yet...the 6 cell battery has not been released yet...
You can guess at 1 to 1.5 hours less.
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Okay thx... Here in Europe it's available. I'm asking cause I found a nice deal on a HEL 80, but unfortunately it comes with a 6-cell instead of a 9-cell.
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The 9-cell should offer 1/3 more battery life - if the HEL80 gets ~4 hours on the 9-cell, then it should get around 2.5-3 on the six as Donald posted. It is well worth getting the 9-cell. I did not find it a hinderance at all.
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Yes, the "sticking out the back" aspect of the 9-cell is a non-issue I've found. It's well worth the extra 3/4" to get an extra 1-1/2 hours of use. Not that I'm unplugged much anyway...
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I personally like it when the second you unplug your machine that the battery warning light kicks on stating you only have 5 minutes of battery life left when its been charging all night....just IMO. ;)
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camsimple, that usually indicates the battery needs to be replaced. It could also indicate that your charging board on the motherboard has failed.
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Is it normal for a little wiggling in the 9 cell? It's not too bad, but I'm a little nervous I could knock it out while carrying it arround.
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Yes, a small amount of wiggle is normal.
If you mean carrying it around in your hand (not in a case) I recommend holding it like a book, with your hand on the battery itself.
If you are talking about carrying it in a case, I wouldn't worry to much because if you look at it you will notice that more of it is in the laptop than sticks out, and it is locked in solidly. You would really have to whack it pretty hard to hurt it, and you are not supposed to be swinging your laptop as a weapon :D
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Wait a minute! Nobody told me that it wasn't a weapon!
;)