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    Settings for external speakers

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by dhokes, Sep 11, 2006.

  1. dhokes

    dhokes Notebook Guru

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    How should I adjust the volume levels on my laptop, Media Player and my external speakers to use minimum battery power?

    Should I put the volume of my laptop and Media Player very low and adjust the control on my speakers to how I choose?

    cheers

    dhokes
     
    dhokes, Sep 11, 2006
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  2. wobble987

    wobble987 Notebook Virtuoso

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    i don't think speaker setting would effect the battery life, it is completely neglible as it only uses a tiny fraction of the power consumption.

    what external speaker did u have? did it connect through USB?
     
    wobble987, Sep 11, 2006
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  3. dhokes

    dhokes Notebook Guru

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    logitech x230 - i connect them through the headphone socket.
     
    dhokes, Sep 11, 2006
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    Leshii Notebook Evangelist

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    I would have to agree with wobble987. It will not make much difference since sound card power consumption is negligible when compared to other components such as video card and LCD. Just set all sound levels on the sound card around 50-70% and use the speaker volume control to add extra.
     
    Leshii, Sep 11, 2006
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  5. dhokes

    dhokes Notebook Guru

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    okay thanks a lot!
     
    dhokes, Sep 12, 2006
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  6. Syndrome

    Syndrome Torque Matters

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    I wouldn't sugest taking your volumes above 75% because after that it may begin to distort your music.
     
    Syndrome, Sep 12, 2006
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  7. Gator

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    Take care when using USB powered speaker solutions. These types of speakers will draw power right out of your laptop through the USB power pin and volume will definitely affect battery life here.
     
    Gator, Sep 12, 2006
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