Category — hardware/software reviews

With constant diaper changes, feedings, playing in the pen, and putting him down for naps, I am never in one place for long period time. And because I also need to attend to many business activities, my laptop has to stay with me pretty much all day. That means my current laptop’s (HP nc8430) battery time of 2.5 hours isn’t nearly enough and carrying the external power supply brick is not a workable solution for me.

My solution? Buy a secondary battery which will allow me to remain “tether-free” for a long period of time. After much researching, I chose HP Ultra-Capacity battery (Model EJ092AA) and I am very happy with it. Although the specification said it will last up to 10 hours, the key operative word is “up to”. After going through several battery conditioning cycles, I can last approximately 8.5 hours with my primary + secondary batteries. So here are my quick Pros and Cons:

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Pros

• Battery came with its own power supply so it can be recharged on its own
• Quick recharge time (90 minutes to recharge 90% capacity)
• Sloped shape – will tilt your laptop about 5 degrees which makes typing much easier
• ~8.5 hours of continuous battery power

Cons

• It adds almost 3 pounds to the laptop’s weight

Overall, I feel that I am more productive then before with HP’s ultra-capacity battery. No more fumbling around for a power supply and have electrical cords dangling everywhere!