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    HP DV6 Battery Meter - No Backup Time Display?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by inspirohost, Jul 8, 2010.

  1. inspirohost

    inspirohost Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was wondering why the newer models from HP don't have a backup time reading on the built in battery meter, just the charge percentage. I've had an HP 510 notebook for over 3 years and this old thing does show you how much backup time remains when it's running on batteries while it appears to be non-existent on the newer models I've seen so far such as the dv6-2157, dv6t etc. if I'm not missing anything. Please correct me if I'm wrong. If not, what's the deal with this?

    Does anyone else thing that this is kinda odd? I know that Dell machines do have backup time displays as well. Did HP forget something or what?
     
    inspirohost, Jul 8, 2010
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    abaddon4180 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I haven't seen an HP notebook with the time displayed in a couple of years. I would like it to be there but, to be honest, it is not like it is very accurate as it changes based on what you are doing.
     
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    inspirohost Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, you're absolutely right! I do agree on the accuracy bit. But it does give you some reassurance, even if it's shortlived, eh? ;)
     
    inspirohost, Jul 8, 2010
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    inspirohost Notebook Enthusiast

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    Does anyone know of a downloadable third party battery mater which does have a backup time display?
     
    inspirohost, Jul 8, 2010
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    Texanman Master of all things Cake

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    inspirohost Notebook Enthusiast

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    Fantastic! Thank you so much. This is indeed exactly what I needed. Super cool. :)
     
    inspirohost, Jul 8, 2010
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