Posts by Stringtheory

Quote: Originally Posted by Stringtheory Would you be so kind as to post approximate battery life, and state: Approx hours runtime Type of battery (6 or 9 cell) Screen resolution (WXGA or WUXGA) Type of video...

Quote: Originally Posted by Cpt. Jack E1705 reports of >4 hours with the Intel GMA video are not uncommon. I get about 2.5 with the 7800Go overclocked. 9 cell, right?

Quote: Originally Posted by chevyrulz099 this is easy. i dont have either the 9400 or 1505 but from what ive read. 1705 gets about 2hrs on 6cell, maybe 3hrs on 9cell. 1505 gets much more (because of the x1400) ...

I haven't been able to resolve the wide differences in reports of battery life for 9400/e1305. Some say 1-1/2 hours (dismal). Others say over 4hrs (9-cell, I presume). This has to be differences in hardware options, but I still...

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkD THANKS 4 all ur help guys! Much appreciated! I've decided 2 go 4 the max. specs. - T2600, 2GB RAM, 100GB @ 7200, WUXGA, X1400 GFX, 2 x 9-cell batteries, bluetooth, Focusrite Saffire...

Quote: Originally Posted by MarkD THANKS 4 all ur help guys! Much appreciated! I've decided 2 go 4 the max. specs. - T2600, 2GB RAM, 100GB @ 7200, WUXGA, X1400 GFX, 2 x 9-cell batteries, bluetooth, Focusrite Saffire...

Quote: Originally Posted by Tabs Nope we checked that while the tech was here on Tuesday - plugged it in outside of the bezel, it's definitely a flaw in the screen itself somehow... Ryan I thought it sounded...

Quote: Originally Posted by Tabs I'm getting around 4 and a half with the 9 cell on my E1505, probably cut that by at least 30 min to an hour for a 1705 I'm guessing. Hi Tabs, 4-1/2 is more like it. Stock...

Quote: Originally Posted by Stringtheory So...*double* the battery life without the graphics board! That would mean the graphics board is using as much power as all other components combined. Damn. PS: Does...

Quote: Originally Posted by Cpt. Jack Pwain and Tabs seem to verify what I was thinking... I have WUXGA but set PowerMizer to Max Battery on battery mode and Max Performance in AC mode, which helps. Dell has WUXGA...