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    Battery Doubler. Is it good?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Phil, Jul 12, 2009.

  1. Phil

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    http://battery-doubler.en.softonic.com/

    Is this a good program? Any experiences?
     
    Phil, Jul 12, 2009
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    Most likely as effective as Memory optimizers/defragers , maybe a few minutes extra battery time but not double :D
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Jul 12, 2009
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    It probably was good for its time (2003/2004). With current XP and Vista and notebook manufacturers battery management apps, I doubt that it would give anyone any benefits, adverse effect maybe.

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Jul 12, 2009
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  4. Bog

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    I agree. As an example, Vista already has USB power management builtin. This program may have been useful for XP, but now it is outdated.
     
    Bog, Jul 12, 2009
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    But what about the battery calibrator he mentioned? Do you think it helps?
     
    MaXimus, Jul 12, 2009
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    To calibrate you battery you basically leave your notebook switched on till the battery runs out and it shuts down, and then fully charge it with the notebook turned off, no software needed for that.



     
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    Oh ok! I thought there was some other trick but oh well
     
    MaXimus, Jul 12, 2009
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    I thought this was bad for your battery, and kills it off?
     
    Garandhero, Jul 13, 2009
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  9. Mastershroom

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    Battery calibration (running it down to empty and recharging) was only really necessary with the older NiMH and NiCad batteries. These newer Lithium ion batteries don't need that.
     
    Mastershroom, Jul 13, 2009
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    Yes it's bad, not that bad though. You shouldn't do it all the time but a few times a year is fine.
     
    moral hazard, Jul 13, 2009
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    Actually it is still recommend for Lithium Ion batteries.

    Check the battery guide.

     
    Phil, Jul 13, 2009
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    Agreed with the statement other users have provided, it may be dumb now.
    Windows Vista/7 already have Power Option to control the battery voltage usage and with the latest hardware, the CPU and GPU would downclock themselves while idle to lower the power usage.

    Acer Timeline have 8hours of battery power/life. WOW!
     
    DarkSilver, Jul 13, 2009
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