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Looking at the link <br />
<a href="http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/detail~dpno~311805.asp" rel="ugc">http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/detail~dpno~311805.asp</a>&nbsp;<br />
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I'm a little confused. &nbsp;Is a docking station needed or does the notebook just sit on the battery to get its power?<br />
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All I want to do is get extended battery life when an AC outlet is not available<br />
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Paul
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Looking at the link 
http://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/detail~dpno~311805.asp 

I'm a little confused.  Is a docking station needed or does the notebook just sit on the battery to get its power?

All I want to do is get extended battery life when an AC outlet is not available

Paul

Can someone explain how a HP Li-Ion 8-cell Extended Life Battery works

A laptop or notebook is a portable personal computer with a clamshell form factor, suitable for mobile use. Although originally there was a distinction between laptops and notebooks, the former being bigger and heavier than the latter, there is often no longer any difference. Laptops are commonly used in a variety of settings, such as at work, in education, and for personal multimedia. A laptop combines the components, inputs, outputs and capabilities of a desktop computer, including the display screen, speakers, a keyboard, and pointing devices (such as a touchpad or trackpad) into a single unit. The device can be powered either from a rechargeable battery or by mains electricity from an AC adapter.