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DennyA · Oct 29, 2003, 09:37 PM

Anyone (or seen) any tests on how long the new 12" iBook's battery lasts while playing DVDs?

DennyA · Oct 30, 2003, 06:37 PM

Aw, c'mon. Somebody stick a DVD in your iBook and let it play while they're watching Must See TV tonight, so we can all know how well this is going to handle airplane movies. :-)

dave_carroll · Oct 31, 2003, 12:26 AM

DVD Playback Energy Settings
12" iBook G4
50% LCD brightness and 50% volume
full screen playback
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Matrix Reloaded

2 hours 18 minutes

33% remaining battery life
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Machine runs very cool. Around 50% CPU utilization. Good stuff.

moonsocket · Oct 31, 2003, 12:56 AM

how is the drive noise while playing a dvd?

DennyA · Oct 31, 2003, 10:38 AM

Thanks much, Dave! That about clinches my iBook decision.

A pair of batteries should handle DVD entertainmnent for a cross-country flight just fine, then.