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    Vaio VGN-FS790 battery query

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by SandieS, Jan 25, 2006.

  1. SandieS

    SandieS Newbie

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    Hi
    can anyone help me

    I just got a new sony laptop the VGN FS790. I am disappointed with the battery life, first time I fired it up it didn't quite make 2 hours!

    I am looking for an extended life version, but cannot work out how long they last - no one seems to be saying much other than 1.5 times longer than the normal battery. If my 2 hours is standard, that means the extended version is only about 3 hours, which doesn't sound much.

    Is this about the maximum I will get?

    Also, does anyone know a good supplier other than sony?

    thankx
    sandie
     
    SandieS, Jan 25, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Did you try dimming the screen some and running in low power mode?
     
    ZaZ, Jan 25, 2006
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  3. justinnike83

    justinnike83 Newbie

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    I imagine he did. Thats about how long my 790 lasts unplugged. It's not very impressive. I did get the 2.0GHz and I stuck a Hitachi 7200 RPM drive in so that isn't helping matters.
     
    justinnike83, Jan 25, 2006
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