How long does HP 12-cell battery last? 7 Hours??

Question

I bought a hp laptop with 12 cell battery awhile ago. I thought a 12-cell battery would lasts for 7 hours, apparently it only lasts 4-5 hours. So how long does a 12 cell battery really last?

Answer 1

HP Pavilion dv1000, ze2000, dv4000, dv5000, and Compaq Presario V2000, M2000, V4000, and V5000 series notebook PCs

Weight 1.25 lb.

Dimensions 8" W x 2.3" D x 1.5" H

Maximum Run Time1 8 hours, 26 minutes for HP Pavilion dv1000 and Compaq Presario V2000; 7 hours, 15 minutes for HP Pavilion ze2000 and Compaq Presario M2000; 7 hours, 10 minutes for HP Pavilion dv4000 and Compaq Presario V4000

Run time for playing DVD 4 hours for HP Pavilion dv1000 and Compaq Presario V2000

Note 1Battery life varies depending on notebook PC model, configuration, applications, power-management settings, and features being used. As with all batteries, the maximum capacity decreases with time and usage. Factors that significantly affect battery life include its age, charge level, whether or not you're using wireless connectivity (802.11 or Bluetooth?), and the level of LCD brightness.

Answer 2

most laptop batteries will last 3-4 hours no matter what they advertise. They come up with 7 hours through some rather shady means. They scale back the processor, yank some of the ram and cut of peripherals. Then if you consider whats left a usuable computer, it will indeed last 7 hours.

Answer 3

Specs:
.18GHz Pentium M
1024MB Memory (PC2100)
40GB HD (4200rpm)
Intel Pro Wireless B/G
Brightview Screen
PC Cardslot Remote Control//// It will be about 3:30 to 4 hours with the standard battery and twice that with the 12 cell battery.

Answer 4

hmm a 9 cell should get u around 4-5 hours. im guessing a12 cell would get u 7-9 hours.

Answer 5

3-4 hours. They tell you that on the hp website.

Answer 6

6-8 Hours average time..