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    BatteryBar name your own price $1-$10

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by HTWingNut, Oct 8, 2010.

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    HTWingNut, Oct 8, 2010
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    Not sure about the pro, but the free version isn't very accurate for laptops that has two gpus. It doesn't really adjust well.
     
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    That's interesting, I haven't tested it on a multi-GPU system. It will adjust, but it takes at least 5% of battery drain for it to adjust to the new increase in discharge rate. The reason for this is to make sure that the time remaining calculation is stable even with occasional spikes in power draw. If you use it with the discrete GPU for long enough, it'll adjust.
     
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    Shouldn't you have to do one full battery drain for it to be most accurate and also for battery calibration?
     
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    Yes. BatteryBar collects data while its running, so it's best to run it from 100% down to 5% or so and back to 100% at least once to collect data for the entire span of the battery's capacity. After that, the profile will be adjusted (averaged) as you collect more data by using it, both for charging and discharging.
     
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    Thanks for the info. Should you charge it with the PC on? Will battery bar make use of this information as it charges?

    Is there any way to export and import the information should you reformat your PC without having to do a full battery drain again?
     
    HTWingNut, Oct 20, 2010
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