 MattAll noise, no signal.Premium
join:2003-07-20
Jamestown, NC
kudos:12 | reply to ArthurS
Re: [Mossberg] New Mac Laptops Use Batteries Sealed for Power said by ArthurS:I would think 5-6 hours of movie time is plenty for an overseas flight. Don't forget modern airplanes have entertainment systems as well! How many domestic flights are longer than 5-6 hours?  Do you believe a modern laptop actually gets 5-6 hours while you are using it? Most reviews put the new Macbooks around 3:30 and the older Macbook at an hour less. |
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 ArthurSWatch Those Blinking LightsPremium
join:2000-10-28
Hamilton, ON
1 edit | said by Matt:said by ArthurS:I would think 5-6 hours of movie time is plenty for an overseas flight. Don't forget modern airplanes have entertainment systems as well! How many domestic flights are longer than 5-6 hours? Do you believe a modern laptop actually gets 5-6 hours while you are using it? Most reviews put the new Macbooks around 3:30 and the older Macbook at an hour less. What rock have you been hiding under? With careful management of resources, I get 3 1/2 to 4 hours of time with my first generation MacBook Pro 17" that is still on it's original, almost 3 year old battery. With the new MacBook Pro's, it's longer. Edit: With remarks like that, it seems to me you don't own a MacBook Pro, neither do you fly much. |
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 bbarreraPremium,MVM
join:2000-10-23
Sacramento, CA
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said by Matt:Do you believe a modern laptop actually gets 5-6 hours while you are using it? Most reviews put the new Macbooks around 3:30 and the older Macbook at an hour less. Your kidding, right? AnandTech got nearly 5 HOURS with this benchmark:
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For this benchmark I'm downloading 10GB worth of files from the net (constant writes to the drive), browsing the web (same test as the first one) and watching the first two episodes of Firefly encoded in a 480p XviD format (Quicktime is set to loop the content until the system dies).
So 5 hours of serious computing, and 8 hours of web surfing. Go see for yourself:
»www.anandtech.com/mac/showdoc.as···3580&p=4 |
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| Yeah, I've got to say that I'm trusting the demonstrated battery life benchmarks by the tech review outlets.
My 2007 MBP gets, if I'm lucky, 3 hours. 2 hours if playing a movie.
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MattAll noise, no signal.Premium
join:2003-07-20
Jamestown, NC
kudos:12 | reply to bbarrera
said by bbarrera:said by Matt:Do you believe a modern laptop actually gets 5-6 hours while you are using it? Most reviews put the new Macbooks around 3:30 and the older Macbook at an hour less. Your kidding, right? AnandTech got nearly 5 HOURS with this benchmark: quote:
For this benchmark I'm downloading 10GB worth of files from the net (constant writes to the drive), browsing the web (same test as the first one) and watching the first two episodes of Firefly encoded in a 480p XviD format (Quicktime is set to loop the content until the system dies).
So 5 hours of serious computing, and 8 hours of web surfing. Go see for yourself: » www.anandtech.com/mac/showdoc.as···3580&p=4 Who's going to reduce the screen brightness to 50% unless you're flying at night? Not to mention usage in the airport. Let's be realistic here. The new Macbooks make GREAT strides in battery life, but they are still nowhere near the claimed life. This is not exclusive to Apple, all laptop makers lie about it.
»gizmodo.com/5287179/macbook-pro-2009-review |
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ArthurSWatch Those Blinking LightsPremium
join:2000-10-28
Hamilton, ON
1 edit | said by Matt:Who's going to reduce the screen brightness to 50% unless you're flying at night? Not to mention usage in the airport. Let's be realistic here. The new Macbooks make GREAT strides in battery life, but they are still nowhere near the claimed life. This is not exclusive to Apple, all laptop makers lie about it. » gizmodo.com/5287179/macbook-pro-2009-review I reduce the brightness of my MBP screen quite often, even during the daytime. If in an airport, I easily find an AC outlet to plug into if I need it. I think you're the one being unrealistic, do you own a MacBook Pro to back up your claims? I'm typing on one right now. |
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 N3OGHYo Soy Col. "Bat" GuanoPremium
join:2003-11-11
Philly burbs
kudos:1 | reply to ArthurS
I have a first generation MBP and I am on my second battery.
I spend a lot of time away from the power adaptor, so I tend to burn through charge cycles.
I would prefer a slimier form factor that facilitated a tool free battery replacement. When it comes to the use of my mobile devices I'm a bit of a power user on the mobile front. I take full advantage of tether free computing and communicating.
Even though I practice good battery "hygiene" for lack of a better term, I haven't had a cell phone battery last me more than a year before going in the tank.
My MBP was my first desktop replacement, so I sure as shit mobiled it a LOT. I was glad to be able to replace the battery myself with no tools.
This is the first laptop I've had that was my primary computer for 3+ years and it's still going strong. I plan on cracking it open when Snow Leopard comes out and putting a much fatter HD in.
With the shift towards batteries that aren't user replaceable, looks like I'll be hanging on to my old MBP as long as possible....
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