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    battery lasts less than 3hrs

    Discussion in 'HP' started by tetzumaru, Mar 7, 2007.

  1. tetzumaru

    tetzumaru Newbie

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    help guys just purchased my first laptop. my battery lasts less tahn 3hrs, is it normal? my laptop is the compaq c501nr pressario. i initialy charged the battery for 30mnts then the bat light went off meaning the battery is in full charge.
     
    tetzumaru, Mar 7, 2007
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  2. zadillo

    zadillo Notebook Virtuoso

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    Do you mean you're getting just under 3 hours, or that it's lasting significantly less?

    Generally speaking, 2.5 to 3 hours of battery life is considered to be generally pretty good, especially if you don't have a laptop specifically designed for long battery life.
     
    zadillo, Mar 7, 2007
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  3. JM

    JM Mr. Misanthrope NBR Reviewer

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    If you're getting just under 3 hours, like Zadillo said, you're fine.
     
    JM, Mar 7, 2007
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  4. Rahul

    Rahul Notebook Prophet

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    What processor do you have? Unfortunately for these types of mainstream notebooks, 2-3 hours is the norm actually, you may want to think about getting an extended battery.
     
    Rahul, Mar 7, 2007
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  5. sesshomaru

    sesshomaru Suspended Disbelief!

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    3 hours is quite good for a normal battery. If you need more battery life, you could consider an extended battery, or a modular battery.
     
    sesshomaru, Mar 7, 2007
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  6. tetzumaru

    tetzumaru Newbie

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    ah ok thanks very much guys,really appreciate it :)


    im using intel celeron m 430 1.76ghz
     
    tetzumaru, Mar 7, 2007
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  7. Broadus

    Broadus Notebook Evangelist

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    I would love to get two hours! ;) Of course, I like a full-bright screen, too.

    Bill
     
    Broadus, Mar 7, 2007
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  8. SideSwipe

    SideSwipe Notebook Virtuoso

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    on a celeron m thats pretty good since it runs at full speed all the time, unless you are using a 8 cell or larger battery.
     
    SideSwipe, Mar 7, 2007
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