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    Getting Longer Battery Time!!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Necss, Mar 14, 2007.

  1. Necss

    Necss Notebook Consultant

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    I currently get bout 2hrs or just over on full charged battery when i switch to eco mode i gte bout 3hrs im looking for a program to allow me to have 4hrs + even if it means losing like half or so performance.

    Thx?
     
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    We need to know more about your hardware and battery capacity to determine whether you may be able to stretch the life further. Have a look in this thread for suggestions. There is no magic software to stretch out battery life.

    Also, get MobileMeter so you can see how many Watts your computer is using. And you might want to read my discussion about power consumption towards the end of my review of my Q35 (link in signature below).

    John
     
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