Laptop battery question

**zeke_mo** · March 19th, 2007

I've been looking at two laptops trying to figure out which one to purchase. I've narrowed my search down to these two laptops

http://www.sagernotebook.com/pages/n...2080&SubType=V
That one has better hardware and battery life, but weighs more

and the other is:
http://www.sagernotebook.com/pages/n...6630&SubType=C
this is where the question comes in...I read a review on this laptop here, http://www.notebookreview.com/defaul...w=Sager+NP6630

The reviewer claims that the battery life is only 2hrs - 2.5 hrs, and I noticed he tested it with a core duo processor and not a core 2 duo(i didnt notice it Aprox did

). Would having a core 2 duo add more life to that? And how long could I expect the battery to last? for those of you wondering the specs of the battery are

6-cell LIBP Smart Li-ion battery pack, 4400mAh

And yes I am buying a sager so please no dell referrals (I'm done with them)

**zeke_mo** · March 20th, 2007

36 views, somebody has to know somethin

**Aprox** · March 20th, 2007

I know you wish you had an answer by now.

As I told you over IM I would expect atleast 2.5 hours if not closer to 3 - 3.5 for just browsing and basic computer use.

**zeke_mo** · March 20th, 2007

Originally Posted by Aprox

I know you wish you had an answer by now.

As I told you over IM I would expect atleast 2.5 hours if not closer to 3 - 3.5 for just browsing and basic computer use.

I would be more inclined to buy it if it got around three hours, but for the hardware it has it should get a better life time on the batt

**Tuffgong4** · March 20th, 2007

the graphics card is going to drain that battery the fastest. Also a larger screen the more pull on the battery. if you are going to game at all the battery life will be bad unless it's plugged in to the wall.

**LeeJend** · March 20th, 2007

The core 2 duo is a more energy efficient design so it will run longer, but CPU consumption isn't going to make that much difference unless you are number crunching continuously.

The 2080 uses a 9 cell Li battery vs 6 cell in the 6630. That's 50% more capacity and 50% more battery weight. Since battery life is non-linear with load as a percent of capacity and total voltage expect to get worse than a 50% difference in life. Maybe as bad as 60% difference.

I'd beleive that review you saw about the low life is realistic.

You get what you weigh for with batteries. Expect pretty sad life out of a comparably equipped laptop with that much less battery. And most likely you won't be able to upgrade batteries if you are not happy.

**zeke_mo** · March 20th, 2007

Originally Posted by LeeJend

The core 2 duo is a more energy efficient design so it will run longer, but CPU consumption isn't going to make that much difference unless you are number crunching continuously.

The 2080 uses a 9 cell Li battery vs 6 cell in the 6630. That's 50% more capacity and 50% more battery weight. Since battery life is non-linear with load as a percent of capacity and total voltage expect to get worse than a 50% difference in life. Maybe as bad as 60% difference.

I'd beleive that review you saw about the low life is realistic.

You get what you weigh for with batteries. Expect pretty sad life out of a comparably equipped laptop with that much less battery. And most likely you won't be able to upgrade batteries if you are not happy.

Thats what I need to hear

.

I've been doing some reach and it turns out that 15.4" laptops dont usually get that great of battery performance, I guess I am just going to have to accept the poopy looking battery

**zeke_mo** · March 20th, 2007

I just ordered the 6630, I finally decided that it was going to be a work/school computer, thanks everybody for the help

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zeke_mo (value not set) Joined: August 2004 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 1,964 Reputation: 1290 Power: 122	Laptop battery question I've been looking at two laptops trying to figure out which one to purchase. I've narrowed my search down to these two laptops http://www.sagernotebook.com/pages/n...2080&SubType=V That one has better hardware and battery life, but weighs more and the other is: http://www.sagernotebook.com/pages/n...6630&SubType=C this is where the question comes in...I read a review on this laptop here, http://www.notebookreview.com/defaul...w=Sager+NP6630 The reviewer claims that the battery life is only 2hrs - 2.5 hrs, and I noticed he tested it with a core duo processor and not a core 2 duo(i didnt notice it Aprox did ). Would having a core 2 duo add more life to that? And how long could I expect the battery to last? for those of you wondering the specs of the battery are 6-cell LIBP Smart Li-ion battery pack, 4400mAh And yes I am buying a sager so please no dell referrals (I'm done with them) "My Mind is a swirling miasma of scintillating thoughts and turgid ideas" ~Sam Zeitgeist Money as Debt, educate yourself.

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zeke_mo (value not set) Joined: August 2004 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 1,964 Reputation: 1290 Power: 122	Re: Laptop battery question 36 views, somebody has to know somethin "My Mind is a swirling miasma of scintillating thoughts and turgid ideas" ~Sam Zeitgeist Money as Debt, educate yourself.

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Aprox OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: August 2004 Location: California, USA Posts: 2,735 Blog Entries: 1 Reputation: 2036 Power: 138	Re: Laptop battery question I know you wish you had an answer by now. As I told you over IM I would expect atleast 2.5 hours if not closer to 3 - 3.5 for just browsing and basic computer use.

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zeke_mo (value not set) Joined: August 2004 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 1,964 Reputation: 1290 Power: 122	Re: Laptop battery question Originally Posted by Aprox I know you wish you had an answer by now. As I told you over IM I would expect atleast 2.5 hours if not closer to 3 - 3.5 for just browsing and basic computer use. I would be more inclined to buy it if it got around three hours, but for the hardware it has it should get a better life time on the batt "My Mind is a swirling miasma of scintillating thoughts and turgid ideas" ~Sam Zeitgeist Money as Debt, educate yourself.

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LeeJend OSNN Veteran Addict Joined: January 2003 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 5,255 Reputation: 3386 Power: 196	Re: Laptop battery question The core 2 duo is a more energy efficient design so it will run longer, but CPU consumption isn't going to make that much difference unless you are number crunching continuously. The 2080 uses a 9 cell Li battery vs 6 cell in the 6630. That's 50% more capacity and 50% more battery weight. Since battery life is non-linear with load as a percent of capacity and total voltage expect to get worse than a 50% difference in life. Maybe as bad as 60% difference. I'd beleive that review you saw about the low life is realistic. You get what you weigh for with batteries. Expect pretty sad life out of a comparably equipped laptop with that much less battery. And most likely you won't be able to upgrade batteries if you are not happy. Thought for the new millenium: In a world without walls and fences, who needs Windows and Gates? - Open Office - Firefox - Thunderbird - Gimp -Ubuntu - Red Hat -

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zeke_mo (value not set) Joined: August 2004 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 1,964 Reputation: 1290 Power: 122	Re: Laptop battery question Originally Posted by LeeJend The core 2 duo is a more energy efficient design so it will run longer, but CPU consumption isn't going to make that much difference unless you are number crunching continuously. The 2080 uses a 9 cell Li battery vs 6 cell in the 6630. That's 50% more capacity and 50% more battery weight. Since battery life is non-linear with load as a percent of capacity and total voltage expect to get worse than a 50% difference in life. Maybe as bad as 60% difference. I'd beleive that review you saw about the low life is realistic. You get what you weigh for with batteries. Expect pretty sad life out of a comparably equipped laptop with that much less battery. And most likely you won't be able to upgrade batteries if you are not happy. Thats what I need to hear . I've been doing some reach and it turns out that 15.4" laptops dont usually get that great of battery performance, I guess I am just going to have to accept the poopy looking battery "My Mind is a swirling miasma of scintillating thoughts and turgid ideas" ~Sam Zeitgeist Money as Debt, educate yourself.

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zeke_mo (value not set) Joined: August 2004 Location: Placerville, CA Posts: 1,964 Reputation: 1290 Power: 122	Re: Laptop battery question I just ordered the 6630, I finally decided that it was going to be a work/school computer, thanks everybody for the help "My Mind is a swirling miasma of scintillating thoughts and turgid ideas" ~Sam Zeitgeist Money as Debt, educate yourself.

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