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    Acer 3810 with dual-core proc. reduced batt life?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by samtheman981, Nov 22, 2009.

  1. samtheman981

    samtheman981 Notebook Enthusiast

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    The Acer Timeline 3810tz is advertised to get 8+ hours of battery life. Those who have tested get about that amount while browsing the web and doing simple task, and this model contains a single core processor. I read somewhere that the Acer 3810 model with a dual core processor SU4100 get half that battery life and only goes about 4 hours. Is this true?
     
    samtheman981, Nov 22, 2009
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    sherpalina Notebook Enthusiast

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    don't have one (I'm thinking of buying) but it's not true according to the reviews I've read. Have a look for reviews of the dual core model - they still get similar results for the battery life tests.
     
    sherpalina, Nov 23, 2009
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    sosorio Notebook Consultant

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    i have the 3810t with su9400... and the battery lasts even more than 8 hours...
     
    sosorio, Nov 23, 2009
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    samtheman981 Notebook Enthusiast

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    did you find the touchpad buttons at all stiff? because many reviews say they are uncomfortable
     
    samtheman981, Nov 23, 2009
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  5. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    The touchpad is great, just touch on the far sides of the buttons were it is not stiff at all. My 3810t with the SU9400 also lasts between 6-8+ hours depending on what I am doing.
     
    Jayayess1190, Nov 24, 2009
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