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    T61/R61 4-cell battery integrated graphics experience

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by sdguy, Dec 29, 2007.

  1. sdguy

    sdguy Newbie

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    Just recently bought a new R61i 14W" with a 4 cell battery integrated graphics notebook (bluetooth off) and it lasts about 2 hours (down to 10% - 12 minutes) with Energy Saver setting with internet on and minimal usage after a full charge Is this normal? Other postings have said 3 1/2 hours with same usage. What am I doing wrong on my setting? Could it be a defective battery?

    Please list your usage time if you have a 4 cell battery and also your settings? Do you have battery stretch turned on?

    Thanks.
     
    sdguy, Dec 29, 2007
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  2. sugo

    sugo Notebook Enthusiast

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    what is the LCD brightness level? what is the Wattage reading shown in Power Manager -> Battery Information?

    I have a T61 with integrated graphics. With WiFi on wattage is about 9.5w at idle, LCD at 6/15.
     
    sugo, Dec 29, 2007
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  3. optomos

    optomos Notebook Evangelist

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    2 hours on a 4 cell battery is spectacular. 1-1.5 is the norm. If you want 3 1/2 hours get a 6 cell battery.
     
    optomos, Dec 29, 2007
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