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Double N (m)
How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« on: August 01, 2009, 09:55 PM »

In this era of mobile computing and a plethora of laptop manufacturers the amount of time you can get out of your battery is of utmost.This brings me to the question how long does your laptop battery last??
Mine is a Hp and it last for just 2hrs!!Very poor if you ask me.
UNLEASHED (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #1 on: August 02, 2009, 12:03 AM »

Mine 5 minutes max Cry
bootycall (f)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #2 on: August 02, 2009, 12:14 AM »

Quote from: UNLEASHED on August 02, 2009, 12:03 AM
Mine 5 minutes max Cry
Is this a joke?
@Topic,4 to 5 hrs.
UNLEASHED (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #3 on: August 02, 2009, 12:25 AM »

It's not a joke! I'm serious
chidyke77 (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #4 on: August 02, 2009, 05:44 AM »

Mine is Hp and only 6 months old bt it last only for 1hr 35mins.A Very sad tale  Embarrassed
Double N (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #5 on: August 02, 2009, 08:54 AM »

Quote from: chidyke77 on August 02, 2009, 05:44 AM
Mine is Hp and only 6 months old bt it last only for 1hr 35mins.A Very sad tale  Embarrassed
I feel you on that one,HP laptops are a big joke when it comes to battery life.I have a 12 Cell that i bought for my Dv6000 and it still doesn't go beyond the 4hour mark!
Phony200 (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #6 on: August 02, 2009, 10:18 AM »

2hrs max. I cope.
oyb (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #7 on: August 02, 2009, 12:33 PM »

there was an article in time magazine that highlighted the fact that touted notebook battery life is BS - and based on situations equivalent to claiming a car has high mileage by (test running in neutral on a downhill slope )

the most you will get out of any laptop is 2 hours, or half of the time quoted. end of story.

Crude Oil (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #8 on: August 03, 2009, 11:50 AM »

mine lasted up to 3 hrs. but viruses destroyed my system, and now it lasts for 10 mins only
A_K_O (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #9 on: August 03, 2009, 11:59 AM »

A few tips to maximise your battery life if you didn't already know:

- Reduce the brightness of your screen to the barest minimum, especially if you're working at night with no light.

- Avoid using USB devices as much as possible; flash disks, mouses, keyboards, etc.

-Use headphones instead of your speakers

-Google the topic for more tips. Tongue Smiley
Double N (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #10 on: August 03, 2009, 10:23 PM »

Quote from: A_K_O on August 03, 2009, 11:59 AM
A few tips to maximise your battery life if you didn't already know:

- Reduce the brightness of your screen to the barest minimum, especially if you're working at night with no light.

- Avoid using USB devices as much as possible; flash disks, mouses, keyboards, etc.

-Use headphones instead of your speakers

-Google the topic for more tips. Tongue Smiley
Even if you do all this and you are using a HP Laptop with a 6 cell battery,it will still not surpass the 2 hour mark!
lynxnoon (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #11 on: August 03, 2009, 10:52 PM »

Quote from: Double N on August 02, 2009, 08:54 AM
I feel you on that one,HP laptops are a big joke when it comes to battery life.I have a 12 Cell that i bought for my Dv6000 and it still doesn't go beyond the 4hour mark!
my guy o tink u shud tk your lappy to where u bot it n raise hell cos no 12cell gives less dan 6-7hrs downtimes Angry Undecided
lynxnoon (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #12 on: August 03, 2009, 11:20 PM »

as for me i use a hp dv2990nr which is about 8months old n den it runs for about 2.5hrs now it goes for abt 2hrs 10mins on ubuntu n jsut close to 2hrs on windows
i gess d best way to maximize your batry is to calibrate it 1ce in awhile Undecided
Double N (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #13 on: August 04, 2009, 06:58 AM »

Quote from: Double N on August 03, 2009, 10:23 PM
Even if you do all this and you are using a HP Laptop with a 6 cell battery,it will still not surpass the 2 hour mark!
I ordered the battery through Redington and it came brand new.Of cause i complained and voiced my anger but they said nothing can be done since it is brand new,and that is the amount of time i am meant to get on discharge!
calmguyj (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #14 on: August 04, 2009, 12:33 PM »

Mine used to be less than an hour but check this


* Laptop Battery Doubler 2.JPG (133.38 KB, 1280x800 )
netotse (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #15 on: August 04, 2009, 12:48 PM »

mine lasts 5 hours(its a 12-cell battery)i ordered it with the computer
Vuitton (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #16 on: August 04, 2009, 03:47 PM »

Approximately 3 mins  Embarrassed
simpsonX
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #17 on: August 04, 2009, 08:25 PM »

Quote
Quote from: Vuitton on August 04, 2009, 03:47 PM
Approximately 3 minsĀ  Embarrassed
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that sounds to me like a desktop without a ups, lol, guy dump that. it doesnt qualify to ba a laptop, lol.
bimbor (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #18 on: August 04, 2009, 11:45 PM »

My Sony Vaio (less than a year) can only last less than 20mins w/out electricity, i dont even want to buy another battery, i go use am like that till i get tired of d shit
Double N (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #19 on: August 04, 2009, 11:56 PM »

Quote from: bimbor on August 04, 2009, 11:45 PM
My Sony Vaio (less than a year) can only last less than 20mins w/out electricity, i dont even want to buy another battery, i go use am like that till i get tired of d shit
Just be careful so you don't crash your hard drive in the process.
calmguyj (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #20 on: August 05, 2009, 03:05 AM »

I use a laptop battery doubler & it's serving me so well. Usually my laptop last 45mins but now its close to 4hrs. Just indicate if u are interest to test it out. It does nt ve any effect on your battery. It's a software application developed by experts to give u maximum usage.
netotse (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #21 on: August 05, 2009, 11:54 AM »

y'all seem to have had some funny luck with your batteries o. . .me i got exactly what was advertised(maybe its cos i had mine made directly by HP, cos all these sellers are scammers o). . .my bro was going to buy one and bestbuy showed 4hrs batt life but the reviews showed it'd last for 2!
stancozy (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #22 on: August 05, 2009, 11:56 AM »

As me no get laptop nko? Undecided
Vuitton (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #23 on: August 05, 2009, 12:08 PM »

Quote from: stancozy on August 05, 2009, 11:56 AM
As me no get laptop nko? Undecided

Then excuse yourself from this thread sharply  Grin

Quote from: simpsonX on August 04, 2009, 08:25 PM
that sounds to me like a desktop without a ups, lol, guy dump that. it doesnt qualify to ba a laptop, lol.

Men me don sell that friggin nonesense yesterday  Cheesy At last!! Looking for another. . . . .
alhajiy2k (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #25 on: October 02, 2009, 10:10 PM »

Mine is Lenovo n it lasts from 25 to 30 mins. I need a way out pls. I bought it last month as a fairly used.
alhajiy2k (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #26 on: October 02, 2009, 11:43 PM »

Calmguyj, am interested in that software at alhajiy2k@yahoo.com
bolalawal
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #27 on: October 03, 2009, 06:52 AM »

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Delivar (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #28 on: October 05, 2009, 01:26 PM »

The real truth is, frequent charging and discharging of your laptop battery reduces its life span with time.
honsule (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #29 on: October 05, 2009, 02:01 PM »

Quote from: Double N on August 02, 2009, 08:54 AM
I feel you on that one,HP laptops are a big joke when it comes to battery life.I have a 12 Cell that i bought for my Dv6000 and it still doesn't go beyond the 4hour mark!

Guy are u serious?am using DV6500,though the battery is bad after two yrs of usage,the battery last 10 minutes presently.I need your kind of battery,please recommend where i can get original one.Thankz
honsule (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #30 on: October 05, 2009, 02:03 PM »

Quote from: Delivar on October 05, 2009, 01:26 PM
The real truth is, frequent charging and discharging of your laptop battery reduces its life span with time.

what about hibernation and allowing your battery to completely die down?
Druss (m)
Re: How Long Does Your Laptop Battery Last?
« #31 on: October 05, 2009, 04:21 PM »

3-4 hrs ,
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