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    m15x - Battery Life

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by rambler38762, Apr 7, 2008.

  1. rambler38762

    rambler38762 Notebook Geek

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    Has anybody tested with the low-low-end config (OnBoard-Graphics, Stealth, Low Power Consumption Config, 2nd Battery Set) how long the battery really lasts?

    Is it 5hrs, 6hrs or even more?

    I am traveling a lot by plane, so that would be an important topic for me.

    Also, what is the shortest time with the HighEnd Config (GT 8800M, Non-Stealth, High Performance Config, 2nd Battery Set)?

    Rambler
     
    rambler38762, Apr 7, 2008
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  2. tacomenace21

    tacomenace21 Notebook Deity

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    I have used mine up to 5 hours before just using a terminal program not much data entry. And with most of the lights off I didn't test how much more It could go cause it was 5 and I wanted to go home!
     
    tacomenace21, Apr 7, 2008
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  3. ExiledDuke

    ExiledDuke Notebook Consultant

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    ROFL copter at that post (don't know why though...)

    pretty much sums it up. ty.
     
    ExiledDuke, Apr 23, 2008
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  4. JWest

    JWest Master of Notebookery

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    I've heard it'll only last for about 30-45mins. on high performance with the high end model. The GPU also downclocks when on battery power, so I'd suggest getting an airline adapter if you fly a lot.
     
    JWest, Apr 23, 2008
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    jl1989 Notebook Evangelist

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    i got 7 and a half hours with wireless off, stealth mode, integ graphics, bluetooth off , power saving profile, no alienfx on... two batteries

    with one batt, high performance and wireless on, no steatlhmode, not playing games i got abotu an hour and 20-30 miniutes
     
    jl1989, Apr 23, 2008
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