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infernoaswen
post Dec 27 2013, 05:04 PM

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Since we are on the battery topic, may I know how long does your battery last? Mind sharing how long you get out of your laptop to those who owns 5470? I can't seems to find any proper review on this dell laptop? I would appreciate if you could share me the link if there is any hmm.gif

QUOTE(suadrif @ Dec 27 2013, 03:03 PM)
laptop since year 2011 is having less problem with their battery
if u can see in recent Dell, Asus and Toshiba laptop, their battery is not charging once it fully charged
they have auto-cut off feature to prevent the battery from overcharging
even if this feature is not available, our nowadays Lithium ion battery still can long lasting

the only reason people questioning about non-removable battery is because the heat from the laptop motherboard itself (either cpu, gpu or anything) but not from the charging process.

anyway, back to the original question, i wouldn't mind if its the battery non-removable
i travel a lot and i use a slim ultrabook (asus vivobook) with less area for heat dissipation, plus with non-removable battery, but i still satisfied with the battery lifespan.
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- Yes it may have voltage cut off circuit but that circuit can fail (rare but it can happen), and when this happens there is nothing left to safe your battery. Read here for better understanding: http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article...based_batteries

I used to believe what you believe in the past (based on what I read by others) but last year my phone battery started to fail because I always leave it charging overnight. The next morning woke up, the phone battery is bulging. Battery started to fail after that and since that incident I never leave my devices charging overnight (although sometimes I do forget to remove the charger).

- Yes there is nothing wrong with non-removeable batteries. This is the trend now, they are using polymer battery which is thinner & lighter but performs same as lithium (your vivobook is not using lithium ion but polymer). Manufacturing cost is slightly higher so if you need to replace it, it would cost a bit more. Lifespan on the other hand is same, as long as you follow the guide on how to prolong your lithium battery there is nothing to worry about. I am also using non-removable battery in my asus zenbook & it is still performing in good condition after a year plus. smile.gif
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post Dec 27 2013, 05:25 PM

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QUOTE(fastreader @ Dec 27 2013, 05:14 PM)
smile.gif  smile.gif  rclxms.gif  rclxms.gif

thank you for your kind feedback. Greatly appreciated. smile.gif
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No problem, I am also thinking of getting this model for my sis haha. The issue cannot install ssd is bugging me though.

In short, nothing wrong with non-removeable batteries. If you are not unlucky, the battery should last for few years. These kind of battery reduces the laptop weight a lot, I went lowyat plaza yesterday & wow, this laptop is light lol. Almost as light as my zenbook laugh.gif

Was thinking of the asus U38DT but after reading reviews, seems like that cpu is nothing close to this sad.gif Else I would have gotten that because its build quality is much better laugh.gif Also I see brightstar offers 3 years warranty with just RM10 extra, anyone knows about this? Is it legit? Its too cheap that I am kinda suspicious laugh.gif
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post Dec 27 2013, 06:07 PM

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QUOTE(-kytz- @ Dec 27 2013, 05:54 PM)
Yes, I even confirmed with Dell by calling the technical team up (Malaysian 5470 isn't compatible with SSD)

I got an idea for you, pass your ASUS to your sis tongue.gif
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Man, this sucks. I guess no choice but to buy the one with the mSata ssd sad.gif

Told her, she dont want haha. Because last time also I pass my old HP laptop to her, now she wants a "NEW" laptop. She say dont want 2nd hand stuff anymore liao doh.gif
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post Dec 27 2013, 06:21 PM

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QUOTE(-kytz- @ Dec 27 2013, 06:11 PM)
I think the mSATA SSD is for caching only but the install the OS there I'm not too sure already.

Ohh haha, I would have grabbed it if I were her biggrin.gif Super nice ultrabook wei, and somemore free blush.gif
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I have a plextor ssd, if I get this laptop maybe i'll just swap it & try (if she allows). Don't have any high hopes but hopefully it can boot up unsure.gif
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post Dec 27 2013, 10:37 PM

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The thing I dont understand the most is even if it can detect hdd only, why settle for 5400rpm hdd?? Why not straight use 7400rpm drives? rclxub.gif rclxub.gif rclxub.gif
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post Dec 27 2013, 10:56 PM

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QUOTE(-kytz- @ Dec 27 2013, 10:49 PM)
It seems the 5460 supports it according to Alexdino

https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=65089257

Thing about the 5470 as clarified by Dell Malaysia FB page (which is non existent now lol)

There are 2 version of the 5470

1) Notebook- Which is what is being sold here in Malaysia <--- Not compatible with SSD
2) Ultrabook- in other countries <---- This would be compatible with SSD

I don't know what's the big deal with the motherboard but people have been having problems booting from the SSD, refer back to page 38 on this thread or:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjIPTCDos_k
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Please tell me this works cry.gif cry.gif cry.gif


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post Dec 27 2013, 11:00 PM

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QUOTE(-kytz- @ Dec 27 2013, 10:58 PM)
I know about this new product but they kinda cost a bomb, close to RM1k if not mistaken
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Really? Oh mai gawd, didnt know the price LOL. Thought gonna be priced something like momentus xt doh.gif
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post Dec 28 2013, 01:28 PM

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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Dec 28 2013, 11:03 AM)
extended warranty from shop, not from brand directly. Usual caveat applied smile.gif
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Ah I thought so hahaha, impossibru so cheap laugh.gif

QUOTE(AskarPerang @ Dec 28 2013, 11:23 AM)
Awaiting my new 5470 delivery. Yeah, taken the one with mSATA and i3 for RM2K only. Gonna use for normal office works stuff, web browsing and watching movie.
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Do share your experience over here, write a short review tongue.gif
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post Dec 28 2013, 06:36 PM

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QUOTE(nexus2238 @ Dec 28 2013, 05:39 PM)
the latest trend actually is same old lithium ion but in prismatic form factor. Can be packaged as thin as polymer, but cheaper smile.gif
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I am not so sure about today's latest technology but last year many were using polymer, maybe they changed. Either way its not really important to end users I guess.
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post Jan 4 2014, 10:26 AM

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QUOTE(AskarPerang @ Jan 4 2014, 04:16 AM)
Thanks for the info.
My new 5470 just arrived today. Took around 7 days to arrive order via dell online.

Early review:
1. Lightweight. Easy to carry around.
2. No VOSTRO wording at the top left corner as compare to previous dell vostro series.
3. Weak wifi strength. I put HP DV6 laptop side by side with this. 2-3 bar wifi network able to detect by the DV6 but 5470 unable to pick up the wifi network at all.

Worth the money as an entry model laptop. Using for normal office work + watching movie only.
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But the wireless card is weak, not an issue for you? hmm.gif
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post Jan 4 2014, 11:45 AM

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QUOTE(AskarPerang @ Jan 4 2014, 11:34 AM)
yeah, gonna be an issue for me. didn't know that before. else would not have chosen this laptop.

maybe will get external wireless adapter to boost its wifi strength. at my table in the office, also unable to pick up the office's wifi. bad bad bad.
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I see, I was thinking of getting this now there is ssd & wifi issue. I dont think I am going to get this model anymore laugh.gif

I will now aim for lenovo flex 14 or U430T instead rclxub.gif

 

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