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Roseweave Registered 31/07/2007 Points 341	8th July, 2008 at 12:08:06 - You should try undervolting it. Undervolting your laptop increases battery life, decreases heat and makes your system last longer without decreasing performance. Has anyone else done this? Check out my Telekinesis'em'up Thread and the ALICE Machines - http://www.create-games.com/project.asp?id=1213 "Did you know there's a million bucks hidden in the house next door?" "But there is no house next door?" "No? Then let's go build one!"
AndyUK Mascot Maniac Registered 01/08/2002 Points 14586	8th July, 2008 at 12:10:11 - I have a laptop but I don't really use the battery. It only lasts about 4 hours on one charge. Less if it's not idle for 4 hours lol. .
Dr. James MD Addict Registered 08/12/2003 Points 11941	8th July, 2008 at 12:20:06 - I still get 3 hours from my PowerBook when Wifi/BT are turned off. 2.5 hours otherwise. And I've got a second battery hurrah! http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=j--8iXVv2_U On the sixth day God created Manchester "You gotta get that sand out your vaj!" x13 www.bossbaddie.com
Aptennap Registered 23/04/2004 Points 916	8th July, 2008 at 12:42:09 - I only have like 1 hour on my battery, so I never use it. But undervolting sounds like a good idea. Oh sweet mary.
Hayo Stone Goose Registered 15/08/2002 Points 6949	8th July, 2008 at 12:57:25 - I threw mine down the stairs, otherwise I would have tried it. www.hayovanreek.nl
Ski TDC is my stress ball Registered 13/03/2005 Points 10130	8th July, 2008 at 13:27:18 - I have a Toshiba Laptop. It's pretty good but also very big n/a
LIJI Flava's Smarter Twin Registered 29/08/2006 Points 2032	8th July, 2008 at 13:39:22 - Might get a Macbook Air. Might not. Service Unavailable
OMC What a goofball Registered 21/05/2007 Points 3516	8th July, 2008 at 14:34:50 - I wish I had a laptop... No Moolahs.
Hayo Stone Goose Registered 15/08/2002 Points 6949	8th July, 2008 at 15:05:16 - Oh yeah I have a macbook, but it lives in my studio so undervolting it wouldn't be a good idea. www.hayovanreek.nl
AndyUK Mascot Maniac Registered 01/08/2002 Points 14586	8th July, 2008 at 15:11:10 - Apparently not turning your laptop on does a better job then undervolting. And it's better for the environments. .
Clubsoft Administrator Weeeeeeee Registered 02/12/2001 Points 254	8th July, 2008 at 15:52:35 - My battery lasts about 8 or 9 hours .: Apocalyptic Coders - www.acoders.com :.
Dr. James MD Addict Registered 08/12/2003 Points 11941	8th July, 2008 at 15:56:25 - Originally Posted by LIJI Might get a Macbook Air. Might not. Don't. You're best off with a MBP for teh power or EEE for teh portability. http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=j--8iXVv2_U On the sixth day God created Manchester "You gotta get that sand out your vaj!" x13 www.bossbaddie.com
AndyUK Mascot Maniac Registered 01/08/2002 Points 14586	8th July, 2008 at 17:48:19 - Originally Posted by Clubsoft My battery lasts about 8 or 9 hours When it's off or on? .
Cecilectomy noPE Registered 19/03/2005 Points 305	8th July, 2008 at 20:18:02 - ive had my lappy for a year now. it used to last about 3 to 4 hours when i had vista installed on it. it lasts about 1 to 2 hours now with xp on it. but i also think the battery is dying. it overheats quite a bit now too. with summer heat n all. n/a
Roseweave Registered 31/07/2007 Points 341	9th July, 2008 at 17:06:57 - Originally Posted by LIJI Might get a Macbook Air. Might not. It's not a good idea unless you need a really really thin laptop, which you probably don't. There are cheaper slimline models that have better specs and a better price. EEEs are probably better. Check out my Telekinesis'em'up Thread and the ALICE Machines - http://www.create-games.com/project.asp?id=1213 "Did you know there's a million bucks hidden in the house next door?" "But there is no house next door?" "No? Then let's go build one!"
-Liam- Cake Addict Registered 06/12/2008 Points 556	9th July, 2008 at 17:26:13 - "Do you have a laptop?" No, but I want one. A MacBook if poss! Tell 'em Babs is 'ere...
Joe.H Evil Faker Registered 19/08/2002 Points 3305	9th July, 2008 at 17:36:22 - If you're that bothered about the heat, buy a usb cooling fan. My signature is never too big!!!
Clubsoft Administrator Weeeeeeee Registered 02/12/2001 Points 254	9th July, 2008 at 18:55:31 - Originally Posted by Captain Andyman Originally Posted by Clubsoft My battery lasts about 8 or 9 hours When it's off or on? On ofcorse .: Apocalyptic Coders - www.acoders.com :.
Muz Registered 14/02/2002 Points 6499	9th August, 2008 at 02:36:08 - Meh, if undervolting was really that effective, they would've done it to the laptop as they shipped it. Modern laptops are tougher, since they have to focus on finding more effective ways to utilize the battery, rather than making stronger batteries. The same goes for unplugging your battery/charger while the battery is full gives a longer battery life - if you see a 'using AC power' thingy on the taskbar, Windows has already done that for you. However, the undervoltage & 'don't overcharge' principles still applies to most rechargeable batteries, old/cheap cell phones included. Disclaimer: Any sarcasm in my posts will not be mentioned as that would ruin the purpose. It is assumed that the reader is intelligent enough to tell the difference between what is sarcasm and what is not.
Eternal Man [EE] Pitied the FOO Registered 18/01/2007 Points 2955	9th August, 2008 at 02:39:58 - I have a big heavy Toshiba, it starts to burn when I play Click games made with versions prior to MMF1.5. That kinda sucks... Eternal Entertainment's Code'n'Art Man E_E = All Indie ...actually Ell Endie, but whatever.

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