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    Microsoft Word

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by MadDog31, Sep 4, 2005.

  1. MadDog31

    MadDog31 Notebook Consultant

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    Has anyone else noticed that Microsoft Word appears to be somewhat of a battery hog? I noticed consistent hard drive pinging about once every second...is this the autosave feature in the program? I wouldn't mind trying to extend that out if possible to prolong battery life.

    Has anyone else noticed Office progs using more battery? I get almost 3 1/2 to 4 hours on other progs including installing things, yet just using Word has cut it down to about 3...
     
    MadDog31, Sep 4, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    Not really something I pay attention to, but the constant HDD hit is almost certianly the auto-save. It's saved my butt a few times so I don't mess with it.
     
    Brian, Sep 4, 2005
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    Yeah, I wasn't really fretting over 30 mins less on a battery from doing a tad of Photoshopping but mostly Word. Hell, I even noticed better battery life after dumping Norton and going w/ EZ Armor for an antivirus. I've had a lot of luck w/ EZ so far so overall I'm very happy.

    Also on a side note, this thing runs great w/ HL2 and CS:S. Feels weird when the heat shoots out the side, but I'm very impressed overall.
     
    MadDog31, Sep 5, 2005
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