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    Need help on A305-S6916 Please

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by Nikkolas, Apr 28, 2009.

  1. Nikkolas

    Nikkolas Notebook Geek

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    Does anyone know anything about the Toshiba A305-S6916?

    Specifically how long the battery lasts on power saver and balanced mode?

    Can i get 3 hours out of it?

    how is it for world of warcraft and gaming?

    How about minor 3d rendering?

    hows is tech support is there online chat ? only phone support how are they at fixing something defective?
     
    Nikkolas, Apr 28, 2009
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  2. TimBikes

    TimBikes Notebook Geek

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    I have an A300 which is similar. I seriously doubt you will get 3 hours out of the 6 cell. I usually get a bit over an hour (I have 2 hard drives and a ATI mobility 3650 graphics card). I don't play games but it works well for video production. I also have a T8300 2.4 ghz processor.

    My experience with tech support is not good. They did handle a repair through their outsourced repair depot quickly and efficiently.
     
    TimBikes, May 2, 2009
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  3. sstone

    sstone Notebook Enthusiast

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    Actually the S6916 has a 9cell battery. I own the S6898(same 6000mAh battery) and I can get around 3 hours(never checked the time exactly, but sometimes I get a "click or two" more than 3hs), power saver scheme, only browsing and .doc editing.
     
    sstone, May 3, 2009
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  4. allfiredup

    allfiredup Notebook Virtuoso

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    Toshiba is the only major manufacturer that lists realistic battery life figures for their products. They use MobileMark 2007, which is a legitimate battery life test. For the A305-S6916 it shows 3:03. Using some power saving settings could probably extend that a bit.
     
    allfiredup, May 6, 2009
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