Comments on: Save Money By Extending Your Laptop Battery Life

By: Aljosa

Aljosa — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:13:11 +0000

Hello,
you described some very useful tips. However, nowadays, battery chargers are “smart” and they don’t damage your battery, if you have the charger always plugged in. But yes, once in a while is good for the battery, if you totally discharge it and then fully charge it again. And the power options in Windows 7 are a peach. You can adjust anything…I have 4 years old laptop, but the battery with “power-saving” plan lasts me 3 hours or more. It’s quite good, considering the age of laptop.

By: moirae

moirae — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:13:07 +0000

hi! I just ran a battery check today and it said i should replace my battery. I really don’t plan on spending that much money on the battery so I’m wondering if i can opt to stick with this one, and just keep using it while plugged to an outlet? will there come a time when it won’t even charge or work even if it’s plugged? thanks.

By: alyn

alyn — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 07:11:27 +0000

hi fitz,where can i buy a new battery for old model dell inspiron 6400 laptop model pp20L.how much po?tnx

By: Rich Money Habits

Rich Money Habits — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:48:48 +0000

My laptop battery is dead so I always have to connect the power cord to turn it on…so much for having a “mobile” device called laptop. I thought of buying a replacement battery but the price is too steep. Besides, I mostly use the laptop at home so it’s not a big deal. One time, my power adapter also broke down, so I had to buy a new one. I checked out Cyberzone in megamall but the price is too steep ranging from 3k++. Good thing I was able to find a cheaper one at St Francis square ground floor…bought it for around 1k++. I always wonder how come laptop batteries or adapters are pricey. Any idea why?

By: Angelo

Angelo — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:53:12 +0000

Thanks for a very useful information.

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:16:10 +0000

That’s the thing, service. 5 blocks away, I’ve got an Apple store with free service with their “Genius Bar”. Just make an appointment, and they’ll fix anything. That’s worth a lot to me, b/c I hate computers.

Hope Apple lowers their prices more for the holiday season!

By: Fitz

Fitz — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:22:00 +0000

@FS, I’d go for the PC just because it’s cheaper and assuming that the specs can handle my intended use for it. Other considerations of course is the after-sales service they are willing to offer, which is very important when buying a high-ticket item.

By: Developerholic

Developerholic — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:25:31 +0000

I got a laptop which i changed its battery twice for a past year. But i do not think the problem is in me, lolz! ithink the technician that i trusted to buy the battery totally ripped me off.

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:02:32 +0000

Hey Fitz and others, what would you guys buy? A new Macbook Pro 13″ for like $1,300USD? Or a similar spec PC laptop for around $800?

Do you think it’s worth the 55% premium Mac’s charge?

By: Maricel

Maricel — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 21:44:23 +0000

Thanks for the tips. Although I opt to hibernate my laptop when I’m not using it, I didn’t know that hibernating saves more battery over choosing “sleep.”