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    How long does your Studio laptop last on battery power?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by TheLastPanda, Jan 10, 2009.

  1. TheLastPanda

    TheLastPanda Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a 9cell on my Studio. On power saving mode, it really only last like 3 hours. I just want to compare what other's are getting on battery power. Also, is there a warranty on the battery? Thanks
     
    TheLastPanda, Jan 10, 2009
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  2. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Battery warranty is usually 1 year.
    What is your screen brightness when running on battery?
     
    David, Jan 10, 2009
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    It really depends on the screen brightness for me. I can get like 1.5 hrs with it turned up all the way to 3.5 with it down a lot. This is with the 6 cell. Try turning down the brightness to a few 1 or 2 notches and see how much you get.
     
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  4. Clutch

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    It depends on the OS and gpu as well, cpu, and LED screen.
     
    Clutch, Jan 10, 2009
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    stkr Notebook Enthusiast

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    There really isn't an average because it depends on what I'm doing. It's usually at least over two hours, though (6 cell).
     
    stkr, Jan 10, 2009
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    Ice Cold Notebook Deity

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    ran a couple tests on my Studio 17 9 cell

    runnin connected to external 22 LCD monitor I got 6 hours wifi off and. Basically since its not powering its own screen it go great battery life

    With its 17 RGB LED screen to Max brightness wifi on and CPU on High performance looping and HD 720p video, and heavy web surfing and 1 restart, I got 2 hours 17 minutes


    On avergae if I am carefull with half brightness and CPU on Balanced I can squeeze out 3 to 4 hours.
     
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    rlddlck Newbie

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    if its just sitting idle, I get about 4 hours with my 9 cell. Watching movies on power saver mode, about 2.
     
    rlddlck, Jan 10, 2009
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    bigdarkmad Notebook Evangelist

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    6 Cells - High Performance (Vista SP 2 X64) - please note High Performance mode in Vista put(s) your CPU on 100% all the time!
    Regular stuffs - ~ (about) 2 hours and 20 minutes
    I guess in Balanced or Power Saver mode It will be ~ 3 hours and someting

    On my old HP Compaq 6730s - I got 4+ hours (watching movies) with 9 Cell
     
    bigdarkmad, Jan 11, 2009
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    drfelip Notebook Evangelist

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    6-cell battery, balanced mode, surfing the net (WiFi on), full brightnesa: almost 3 h.
     
    drfelip, Jan 11, 2009
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