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    R4000 Battery life question?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by SRD, Jul 26, 2005.

  1. SRD

    SRD Notebook Virtuoso

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    Im thinking about purchasing a R4000 with the 4000+ processor what can i expect from the 12 cell battery. some people say 4 hours others say 2hours can someone give me an honest answer and i mean while using word wireless and internet. medium brightness?
     
    SRD, Jul 26, 2005
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  2. KrispyKreme50

    KrispyKreme50 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a zv5000z which is similar and I get around 3 hours at max. If you use the hard drive alot while doing your stuff, the battery life will decrease to about 2.5 hours. Gamingwise, you should get 1-1.5 hours at max.

    Hope this helps.
     
    KrispyKreme50, Jul 26, 2005
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  3. pastkev

    pastkev Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yap, 3 hours is about right. :hp:

    Depending of course how you are using it.
     
    pastkev, Jul 27, 2005
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  4. ZaZ

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    Optical drive is also very power hungry, more than the hard drive. I've heard about three and half hours if you are not doing anything too intensive like surfing and/or office.
     
    ZaZ, Jul 28, 2005
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  5. miner

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    Yeah, 3 - 3.5hrs is about right for the 12 cell for general use; gaming, burning & other such activities might reduce it to around 2hrs.
     
    miner, Jul 28, 2005
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