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    Battery life query.

    Discussion in 'HP' started by p1990, Mar 3, 2010.

  1. p1990

    p1990 Notebook Evangelist

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    I was having a look at a dv4t at an HP outlet recently. There are two models available here in India. One with a dedicated ATI GPU(4000 series probably...64-bit mem bus) and the other with the onboard Intel 4500. Will the two models have the same battery life or the one with the Intel integrated will have slightly better battery life? The dealer told me that the battery life difference between the two models will be negligible...is it true?
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    p1990, Mar 3, 2010
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    bjvoldan Notebook Enthusiast

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    The integrated Intel Graphics will get you slightly better battery life... But if you're constantly watching videos of any kind or any kind of gaming the battery life difference could be very noticeable because the dedicated card is constantly in use... I'd go with the dedicated and get a 8 or 9 cell battery.
     
    bjvoldan, Mar 4, 2010
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