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    ReadyBoost (Vista); save battery life?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Steven87, Feb 6, 2007.

  1. Steven87

    Steven87 Notebook Consultant

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    Does using Readyboost in Vista to cache files to a flash memory card (SD, Compact Flash, USB Key etc.) save battery life (if so how much)? As the hard drive is being used less and flash memory uses less power.
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    NO

    cheers ...
     
    qhn, Feb 6, 2007
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    Ok, I just though it might as loading from a cached file on a memory card should use less power than accessing a hard drive. I have heard of hybrid hard drives that supposedly extend battery life by using flash memory, so wouldn't ReadyBoost work in a similar way?
     
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    I dont think so, since not only is it using your HD it is using the SD/USB flash memory so that would technically be using a little more power.
     
    jpagel, Feb 6, 2007
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    it would give it more speed and reaction time, i just can't see how it would be related to using less power - good deduction, though

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    qhn, Feb 6, 2007
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