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    Question regarding Power Consumption

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Rekxxor, Aug 31, 2008.

  1. Rekxxor

    Rekxxor Notebook Guru

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    I have a M1530 and this is my only computer and i plan to leave it on overnight for downloads and such. Does leaving a laptop on overnight (High Performance mode on Vista) consume more power than say a standard desktop? Does anyone have any specific figures?


    How much difference does the Power Saving mode and the High Performance mode make regarding power consumption?

    thanx in advance
     
    Rekxxor, Aug 31, 2008
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  2. dougbrad82

    dougbrad82 Notebook Consultant

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    a laptop takes a significantly less power than a desktop. I believe your laptop consumes a maximum of 90 watts. Not sure, but if leaving it on for downloads, it will probably consume about 45 watts at most.
     
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