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    Sony Vaio FW Battery Question

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by blahzayblah, Sep 3, 2009.

  1. blahzayblah

    blahzayblah Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I bought a Sony Vaio FW-340DW for school which is the lower end with the X-Brite Eco screen. However, I have noticed something about the battery. When I'm on the Vaio Optimized battery plan, I get 2.5 hours of battery life. But, When I switch the battery plan to Maximum Battery I still get 2.5 hours.

    What's wrong? How come I'm not getting any increase in battery life?
     
    blahzayblah, Sep 3, 2009
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  2. zimbros12

    zimbros12 Notebook Deity

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    I did a 5 min test using BATTERYBAR PRO v3.1 build 60 for the 3 power plans.
    The results are as follows:

    Discharge rate (mWh) Optimized 12.682 mWh
    Maximum 10.123 mWh
    High 14.100 mWh

    It means that for every plan the discharge rate is different thus battery will last longer.

    # were still fluctuating when stopped test.
     
    zimbros12, Sep 4, 2009
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    hamud Notebook Evangelist

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    This for your TZ or which model ?? cuz ur discharge rate very low comparing to my SR
     
    hamud, Sep 4, 2009
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    * Yes the test was done on my TZ >
    * Bear in mind that it was a 5 min test and the # were fluctuating(going down)
    * Your #s are higher because the voltage of theon SR processor is higher than TZ

    What are your readings.?
     
    zimbros12, Sep 5, 2009
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    hamud Notebook Evangelist

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    balanced 18.720
    power Saver 17.640
    Battery Wear 8.6 % after 1 year of usage

    what about ur battery wear ?? and did you use battery care function ??
     
    hamud, Sep 6, 2009
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  6. blahzayblah

    blahzayblah Notebook Enthusiast

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    OK, I see what you mean. I should have tested it out first. But, it does last longer.

    Thanks.
     
    blahzayblah, Sep 6, 2009
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    zimbros12 Notebook Deity

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    I am charging it to 100./. everytime.Will the battery wear out faster >perhaps
    If the battery goes I get another one.
    Besides I keep mine most of the time on AC.
     
    zimbros12, Sep 6, 2009
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    Do your homework and find what best suits your needs. > :)
     
    zimbros12, Sep 6, 2009
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