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    Mx14 Battery life

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Skizz, May 2, 2011.

  1. Skizz

    Skizz Newbie

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    I think I read somewhere that this thing comes with a 9cell. I'm currently on a beast ASUS 17.? inch and it sucks the battery dry after about 1.5 hours of straight use (non gaming).

    If I take this mx14 to class and am using it for normal application use/coding am I going to get at least 3 hours out of it? (assuming it's fully charged)
     
    Skizz, May 2, 2011
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  2. Paddon

    Paddon Notebook Evangelist

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    yes you will get about 4 hours
     
    Paddon, May 2, 2011
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    Voodooi AFK for a while...

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    Titan said he had a 5hrs @ 95% charge ;)
     
    Voodooi, May 2, 2011
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  4. Paddon

    Paddon Notebook Evangelist

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    that was with brightness fully down though, i should think normal usage like web browsing or typing would be about 4 hours worth
     
    Paddon, May 2, 2011
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  5. pjjngy

    pjjngy Notebook Enthusiast

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    this battery life is not bad
     
    pjjngy, May 2, 2011
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