Originally Posted by
Bostom
Just - literally 10 minutes ago - ordered a black one loaded to the gills including (am I nuts?) the two 9 cell batteries. It seemed like a deal. I prefer to just wander without 'em plugged in and while they're losing some stamina, the extended life batteries in my two year old Dell 710m - which has been great - still give me about three hours (vs. four when new) on a full charge.
Can anyone hazard a guess how long a charge lasts for the six cell battery?
I imagine I can change an order once placed. Build/ship date is late next week, so I have time.
The 9 cell battery is HUGE. Of course, it lasts longer than the 6 cell, but it completely spoils the nice small form factor of the machine. I only use it if I really need more power and don't have access to an outlet. I got a 6 cell and a 9 cell in my pacakge.
You could always sell one of the 9 cells on ebay and buy a 6 cell instead.
My M1330 came with the 9 cell installed in the box, and when I opened it I was really disappointed, it wasn't till I put the 6 cell on that I saw the machine I had actually expected.