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    m1330 on x3100 watching a DVD...HOW LONG BATTERY?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by shaba230, Jul 9, 2008.

  1. shaba230

    shaba230 Notebook Consultant

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    Sorry for the terrible grammar in my title, but can someone with an m1330 and integrated (x3100) graphics tell me how long they can watch a dvd on their battery before the computer dies -- (preferably a 6cell but i guess i could just divide it out if you are using a 9 cell.)

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!!
     
    shaba230, Jul 9, 2008
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    I have a Nvidia 8400M GS and I can watch a DVD for around 2:10 before it shuts down.I guess you should be able to get around 10~15 mins more
     
    akg7091, Jul 9, 2008
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    with a 9 cell you should get 5 hours backup with wifi on browsing - dont know about movies though
     
    gopz, Jul 9, 2008
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    my 9-cell lasts ~6:30 watching movies on the HDD through mplayer, never tried a DVD tough...
     
    mannerwafferl, Jul 10, 2008
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    thanks guys!!
     
    shaba230, Jul 15, 2008
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    Watching a DVD is going to consume a much greater amount of power than on the HDD. Due to the DVD drive having to be constantly spinning and reading which consumes much more power than the HDD.
     
    johnny13oi, Jul 15, 2008
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    Best bet is to play DVD's with it plugged in ;)

    Perhaps on an aeroplane etc you might wanna not have to plug it in, but you can get airline power adaptors for the laptop/
     
    basskiddanny, Jul 15, 2008
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    Blu Ray is much much worse. Though Montevina can play one without dying at the very end of it. Though I wouldnt get it just for that reason.
     
    Forte, Jul 15, 2008
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    WOW really? I am really surprised...is this a realistic figure?

    Can you please post the specs of your notebook? and if you have disabled any of the hardware?
     
    gopz, Jul 16, 2008
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    DVD viewing times will be lower because the optical drive eats up more power.
     
    flipfire, Jul 16, 2008
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