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    Watching DVD's and battery life

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Bomfunk, Feb 16, 2006.

  1. Bomfunk

    Bomfunk Notebook Consultant

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    Hello!

    I'll be on a long intercontinental flight next week and was wondering what's more battery conserving. Watching a DVD from the DVD-Drive or ripping the DVD and then watching it off the harddrive. Anyone got experiences here?

    I would guess running off the harddrive uses less battery but in some article on Tomshardware I read some time ago, they mentioned that there was no difference in battery life either way.
     
    Bomfunk, Feb 16, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Using the optical drive always seems to make battery drain more quickly though I haven't sat down and taken measurements. Could test it out before you leave.
     
    ZaZ, Feb 16, 2006
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  3. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    More power to turn the optical than the HDD, though the difference is minor. The biggest advantage to useing the HDD would be if your computer supported a flexible bay, so you could use a second battery. You might also consider picking up the APC universal battery for more juice.
     
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  4. Shampoo

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    Yeup using the optical drive uses up more juice.

    Don't they have jacks in the planes?

    I don't really travel so I've never had a chance to check.

    Cheers,
    Mike
     
    Shampoo, Feb 16, 2006
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