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    Battery tool to tell me how long it's been on?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by tripleh3lix, Aug 1, 2013.

  1. tripleh3lix

    tripleh3lix Notebook Consultant

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    Is there a battery tool to check how long it's been running on the battery itself (for battery usage times)? I am curious, and thanks in advance!
     
    tripleh3lix, Aug 1, 2013
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    tripleh3lix Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks man.. I'm still not seeing any reading as to how long the battery has been off the charger.
     
    tripleh3lix, Aug 2, 2013
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    Battery eater can monitor in the background I think.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Aug 2, 2013
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    amitvig22 Notebook Consultant

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    i use battery bar its a preety nifty tool, get it here

    if you'd like i can post a few screenshots
     
    amitvig22, Aug 2, 2013
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