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Battery Life on 12" and 15"
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zed57
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Aug 23, 2004, 01:01 AM
 
I remember that the battery life on the Al15 was not so hot to begin with, has it been improved? What are your real world experiences with either the 12 or 15?

Tryin to decide between these two machines, thanks!
     
t4r1q
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Aug 23, 2004, 01:16 AM
 
I get 4-5hrs with my 12" doing light work (surfing, word, etc.)
     
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Aug 23, 2004, 03:02 AM
 
Just got my brand new 12'' PB, couldnt be happier. I got 4.5hrs out of the battery calibration. This little bugger rocks.
     
Ryan1524
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Aug 23, 2004, 04:07 AM
 
doing Safari/Camino/Firefox with Proteus on and chatting, brightness at 3-4, BT Off, Airport ON, Processor at Automatic, i got about 3 hours on my 15" Rev B.

this is while about 4-5 other apps are on while i'm doing this.
Ryan
     
   
 
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