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    Poor battery life

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by longroad, Apr 3, 2006.

  1. longroad

    longroad Notebook Consultant

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    Before buying my laptop I was told I'd get 2.5-3 hours from the battery.
    Im lucky to get just over an hour when just using email and web browser.

    Im very disappointed with this as it means I would not be able to play games or watch a movie if the battery wont last long just when surfing the net.

    Is there anything I can do to maximise the battery life, or am I stuck with this?
     
    longroad, Apr 3, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Try dimming the screen some and make sure the CPU is not running at full throttle.
     
    ZaZ, Apr 3, 2006
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    NetBrakr Notebook Deity

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    On my Dell 1150, I got 4 hrs of battery life just for taking notes. As using the wifi, at least 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 hrs.

    JC
     
    NetBrakr, Apr 3, 2006
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    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    Install Notebook Hardware control. Then set thepower settings to save battery life. I can get 5hrs. on a 12cell battery while doing web surfing and basic things. :)
    Tim
     
    Tim, Apr 3, 2006
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  5. longroad

    longroad Notebook Consultant

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    Lucky you guys.
    Its not running at full CPU and monitor is dimmed.

    Just got a reply back from the manufacturer.

    I was told by the shop sales staff the battery would last up to 3 hours.
    Now Pioneer tell me it will last 60-90 minutes.

    Very misleading sales tactics, I wish I never bought this notebook now.
     
    longroad, Apr 3, 2006
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    pioneer notebook?
     
    drumfu, Apr 3, 2006
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    How long have you had it? Perhaps your credit card company can offer some assistance.
     
    ZaZ, Apr 4, 2006
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    longroad Notebook Consultant

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    No, they have nothing to do with Pioneer the audio company.

    And I think its too late now. Their service is shocking, the person who answers emails can't even spell properly in english.
    He told me they will replace the battery, i said dont bother as it would be just as bad.
    I also warned him to advise his resellers not to lie to customers about battery life.

    I won't be recommending Pioneer notebooks to anyone in future.
    Next time I will just get a Dell.
     
    longroad, Apr 4, 2006
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