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    battery life difference in xp/vista

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by kirkus, Sep 15, 2007.

  1. kirkus

    kirkus Notebook Consultant

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    i can have almost 6h in xp, but in vista i can't get more than 4h30 with the 9 cells.
    how can i increase bista battery life?
    thanks
     
    kirkus, Sep 15, 2007
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    jkim Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    turn off aero and use the "classic" theme
     
    jkim, Sep 15, 2007
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    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    using max battery turns off aero automatically.
     
    nizzy1115, Sep 15, 2007
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    mxl180 Notebook Consultant

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    buy a spare battery get 9 hours!
     
    mxl180, Sep 15, 2007
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