Questions regarding OPTIMUS-IX---BLACK-FRIDAY

Hi guys!

So, I've seen this place Black Friday deal and you can call me intrigued!

Specs below:

DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Dimensions (w x d x h)378mm x 267mm x 24.9mm
Weight2.5KG
CHIPSET
Processor Support8th Generation Intel Core Processor Support
MEMORY
Memory TypeSupports DDR4 2666MHz
Number of Modules2 x 1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB Modules
Maximum Supported Memory32GB
HARD DRIVE CAPACITY
Hard Drive Type1 x 7mm, 2.5" S-ATA HDD support
M.2 Port2 x M.2 Ports (1st for WLAN, 2nd for SSD M.2 2280 Card with SATA / PCIe Gen3 x4 interface)
DISPLAY & GRAPHICS
GraphicsChoice of graphics cards - refer to configurator.
Screen Size15.6 inch Widescreen
Native/Maximum Resolution1920 x 1080
BacklightLED
Microsoft® Hybrid GraphicsYes
Refresh Rate144 Hz
NTSC72%
AUDIO
ChipsetIntel High Definition Audio
Channels2 channel HD Audio
ConnectionsHeadphone-out/ MIC-in phone jack
Speakers2 x 2W Stereo Speakers
Integrated MicrophoneYes
COMMUNICATIONS
LANGigabit LAN
Wireless SupportWireless LAN 802.11AC/B/G/N (M.2 Interface)
Bluetooth SupportBluetooth V4.0 module support
Webcam1.0 MP Webcam
MEMORY CARD READER
Memory Card Reader6-in-1 Card Reader (MMC / RSMMC / SD / Mini SD / SDHC / SDXC)
PORTS
HDMI Ports1
USB1 x USB 3.1 Type C Port, 2 x USB 3.0 Ports, 1 x USB 2.0 Port
LAN1 x RJ-45 jack
USB/e-SATAN/A
Display2 x Mini Display Port 1.3
Microphone-IN1
Headphone-OUT1
DC-in1
Kensington LockYes
WEBCAM
Webcam1.0 MP Webcam
BATTERY & POWER LEAD
Battery Type 6 cells Smart Lithium-Ion battery pack, 48.84WH
Typical Battery LifeUp to 5 Hours (in UMA mode)
Power Lead & AC Adpater1 x Power Lead included with AC Adapter
SECURITY
Fingerprint ScannerN/A
Kensington LockYes




My main concern for this laptop is the battery life, however I am thinking of purchasing an extra battery with this to solve this issue, but I'm not quite sure how I would go about charging the extra battery?

Also there is an option for 120W adapter or 180W. Which option would be the better choice to get? If it is even adviceable to get the 180W version.

I'll mainly be using this PC for general use, programming and not too heavy gaming.

Thanks for all the help everyone!

The chassis is a Clevo N850EK1.

This has an easily removable battery (flip the laptop over, slide the latch(es) and remove). You don't need to unscrew the bottom to take the battery out afaik. There's a review of this chassis here:
https://www.notebookcheck.net/Schen...517-Clevo-N850HP6-Laptop-Review.234200.0.html (different reseller, but same chassis).

As someone who got a laptop with a spare battery in the way you describe and found it was never really worth the hassle carting the spare around, I'd suggest you be sure you will actually use any spare battery you buy.

The 120W PSU is for the GTX 1050 ti. The 180W PSU is for the GTX 1060. That's all.

If you're not bothered about a 144hz screen there are cheaper options like the Vyper https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/notebooks/vyper-15/ where you can configure a similar spec but get a better SSD for a similar price even without a special offer.