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12 Cell Battery for X61s *PIC WARNING*
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12 Cell Battery for X61s *PIC WARNING*
Hi, does anybody have any experience with some of the 12-Cell batteries on ebay that's compatible with the X61s?
http://cgi.ebay.com/12Cell-Lenovo-IBM-T ... 5ad41fc9db
http://cgi.ebay.com/12Cell-Lenovo-IBM-T ... 5ad41fc9db
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Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
Battery with built-in laptop stand, yay!
(I haven't seen one in person)
(I haven't seen one in person)
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Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
Anybody? Anybody wanna be a guinea pig?
Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
Awfully big and a little pricey. For my money I think buying two generic 5200mah 8 cell batteries (each $38 delivered after $3 Bing cashback on ebay) makes more sense. But if you only want to carry one battery, then this is the one.
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Lenovo X61 CTO-7675 2.0GHz XGA 2Gb 320Gb XP Pro Logitech VX Revolution
Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
I may be a guinea pig if I can work out the shipping. I'm getting to the point where I need a replacement battery for my beloved X61s, and this may fit the bill. The odd size isn't that bad, since I usually use the laptop on a flat surface, and I could sure use the extra capacity.
I'll report back when/if a) I get the battery b) it blows up/works fine.
I'll report back when/if a) I get the battery b) it blows up/works fine.
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Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
Spectacular! Current 8 cell is only giving me about 4 hours whereas it used to be 5.5-6 hours. Looking ahead to getting another battery for a long flight in a month.
Please post what your experience with it is. Almost pulled the trigger on ordering 2 8-cells until I saw your post.
Thanks.
Please post what your experience with it is. Almost pulled the trigger on ordering 2 8-cells until I saw your post.
Thanks.
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Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
Any idea if it'll also fit in the ultrabase easily?
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Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
I don't think it will fit in the ultrabase (for this particular battery). If you look at the ebay pictures, the additional 4 cells are added to the end of the battery at a 90 degree angle downwards.
Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
I bought a 12 cells battery for my X61.pompeiidang wrote:I don't think it will fit in the ultrabase (for this particular battery). If you look at the ebay pictures, the additional 4 cells are added to the end of the battery at a 90 degree angle downwards.
Yeah it won't fit the Ultrabase..
The battery protrudes downward.. It's both good and bad. Good that it elevates the laptop and gives it room for air flow. With the battery, your thinkpad will no longer log into your thinkpad sleeve.
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Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
Can somebody post a picture(s) from all sides with the X61s and 12cell-battery attached? Would be very nice!
Much thanks in advance!
It would also be cool to know how much % of battery life they really add (as they might be of worse quality than original lenovo).
Much thanks in advance!
It would also be cool to know how much % of battery life they really add (as they might be of worse quality than original lenovo).
Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
Definitely.bluesceada wrote:It would also be cool to know how much % of battery life they really add (as they might be of worse quality than original lenovo).
The seller never responded to me, so I wasn't able to square away shipping to my current location. I may order if I get back to the US soon (and if it actually does provide some increased capacity...)
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Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
I bought a 12 cells battery for my X61.
Yeah it won't fit the Ultrabase..
The battery protrudes downward.. It's both good and bad. Good that it elevates the laptop and gives it room for air flow. With the battery, your thinkpad will no longer log into your thinkpad sleeve.
madcow,
does it really give the extra 50% running time compared to the 8-cell... considering to buy one too..thanks
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Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
Can someone who bought one of these report back? Do they actually provide extra capacity? How do they fit?
Thanks in advance!
Thanks in advance!
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Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
Still waiting for mine to arrive.
X60 - upgraded to a X61 2.5Ghz motherboard and 8GB RAM (Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit) 64GB SSD
X61 - 2Ghz and 4GB RAM (Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit) 32GB SSD
USB DVD-RW DL/Blu-Ray reader
X61 - 2Ghz and 4GB RAM (Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit) 32GB SSD
USB DVD-RW DL/Blu-Ray reader
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Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
any feedback for those who bought the 12-cell??? thinking to get one if it works fine
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Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
It's big, lasts longer and takes forever to actually charge up.
How much longer does it last ? No idea since I can't be bothered to run any 'run-down' tests but I've used it for a few days (upto 6 hours a day at least) with out it being plugged in which I certainly couldn't do with either 4 or 8 cell batteries.
How much longer does it last ? No idea since I can't be bothered to run any 'run-down' tests but I've used it for a few days (upto 6 hours a day at least) with out it being plugged in which I certainly couldn't do with either 4 or 8 cell batteries.
X60 - upgraded to a X61 2.5Ghz motherboard and 8GB RAM (Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit) 64GB SSD
X61 - 2Ghz and 4GB RAM (Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit) 32GB SSD
USB DVD-RW DL/Blu-Ray reader
X61 - 2Ghz and 4GB RAM (Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit) 32GB SSD
USB DVD-RW DL/Blu-Ray reader
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Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
thx for sharing your experience adrianadrianaitken wrote:It's big, lasts longer and takes forever to actually charge up.
How much longer does it last ? No idea since I can't be bothered to run any 'run-down' tests but I've used it for a few days (upto 6 hours a day at least) with out it being plugged in which I certainly couldn't do with either 4 or 8 cell batteries.
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Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
12 cells is scary big for a laptop that is pretty efficient in the first place. Hopefully you get some decent longevity.
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Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
So, I also ordered one, even if nobody was posting here and giving more information
But I will do so, to help the other people who also think about ordering one!
But I will do so, to help the other people who also think about ordering one!
Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
I just received my 12-cell battery from China. It took almost 3weeks to arrive but everything else went smoothly with the seller.
My 12-cell lasts up 11,5 hours with office/surfing on internet w/wlan on.
My 12-cell lasts up 11,5 hours with office/surfing on internet w/wlan on.
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Ibm Thinkpad X61 (7674) Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz, 320 Gig Seagate 7200rpm,
3Gig memory, Intel 3945ABG+bluetooth
Ibm Thinkpad X61 (7674) Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz, 320 Gig Seagate 7200rpm,
3Gig memory, Intel 3945ABG+bluetooth
Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
pics and price?
Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
Sorry no camera available for now, but the price was 63.88 w/free shipping... ebay seller: moto82095168dejx wrote:pics and price?
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3Gig memory, Intel 3945ABG+bluetooth
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Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
I bought it from the eBay Seller "batterystars", I can only tell you the price in EUR, which was 38,00 EUR including shipping costs (free shipping), which should be around 50 US Dollar.
I will post the pictures here as soon as I have received it.
I will post the pictures here as soon as I have received it.
Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
How many Watthours do you get under 'Full charge capacity' with the 12 cell?
I remember buying some of the eBay batteries for my T4x's, and they never delivered the capacity that was promised. All of the batteries were already around 10% below design capacity when used for the first time. In comparison, my 8cell battery is still at full design capacity after more than one year and 93 cycles.
I remember buying some of the eBay batteries for my T4x's, and they never delivered the capacity that was promised. All of the batteries were already around 10% below design capacity when used for the first time. In comparison, my 8cell battery is still at full design capacity after more than one year and 93 cycles.
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T61 / QXGA IPS / 2.4GHz / 8GB
T61 / QXGA IPS / 2.4GHz / 8GB
Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
My battery takes 96220mWh at full charge, and yes it takes forever to charge back to full capasity!andykrej wrote:How many Watthours do you get under 'Full charge capacity' with the 12 cell?
I remember buying some of the eBay batteries for my T4x's, and they never delivered the capacity that was promised. All of the batteries were already around 10% below design capacity when used for the first time. In comparison, my 8cell battery is still at full design capacity after more than one year and 93 cycles.
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Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
Does "it takes forever" mean that it charges slower than original batteries, or just takes forever because it has such a high capacity?
Anyway, receiving mine soon.....
Anyway, receiving mine soon.....
Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
I am interested to hear what you guys have to say. Something about an over the top massive supersized battery is just..interesting
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Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
The original 8cell is 74880mWh, so the 12 cell in this case should give just under 25% more runtime.galactus wrote: My battery takes 96220mWh at full charge, and yes it takes forever to charge back to full capasity!
The extended battery gives 28000mWh, so that would be 102880 mWh together which amounts to 37,4% more runtime. But I think the 12 cell will be lighter and smaller.
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Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
Received it some weeks ago, but then my CPU Cooling became bad.
So what I received got:
Design Capacity 95040
After loading it, it had:
Last Full Capacity 99530
That's good if the numbers are right
Pictures will follow soon!
So what I received got:
Design Capacity 95040
After loading it, it had:
Last Full Capacity 99530
That's good if the numbers are right
Pictures will follow soon!
Re: 12 Cell Battery for X61s
Very odd...I posted to another 12 cell battery thread recently, and when I searched for more (thought it was odd that was the only one) this thread didn't come up.
Anyhow, I'm interested in pictures of what the battery monitor displays when it's inserted (what is it reported as etc), and how thin or flexible the area where the extra cells is.
Thanks.
Anyhow, I'm interested in pictures of what the battery monitor displays when it's inserted (what is it reported as etc), and how thin or flexible the area where the extra cells is.
Thanks.
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