[dba-Tech] Laptop Batteries

I think almost all manufacturers exclude batteries from the extended
warranty.  Charge life varies.  I have a Systemax that got close to 2
hrs early on and within a few months was down to 1.5 hours.  I also have
a thin Toshiba without a DVD drive that will get close to 4+ hours of
continuous use.  Both are 6 cell.

Dell sells a 9 cell that's rated at 4+ hours but is usually an upgrade
on most laptops.  Their 6 cell is usually good for 2+ hours and we've
had pretty good luck with them staying around that time limit.  Ours
tend to be plugged into the power supply most of the time.

Perry 
 


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Rocky Smolin
Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 5:29 PM
To: List
Subject: [dba-Tech] Laptop Batteries

Max's Dell laptop is 18 months old.  The battery life has declined to
about
1 hour.  He does have the three year on-site warranty but Dell is
telling him that the battery isn't covered after one year.  Seems rather
mean to me but anyway - how much life can one expect from a laptop
battery?  This one is used a LOT.

 

TIA

 

Rocky