I have heard that Windows 7 is the best. You could try underclocking. Especially if you have a dedicated GPU.
Best OS for battery life?
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Already running Windows 7 64 bit RTM.
Originally Posted by usapatriot Windows 7. Just make sure your notebook manufacturer has all their software/drivers optimized for W7 to get the best battery life. |
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Will try the underclocking of the graphics card with Rivatuner in a couple hours (gotta go to work now).
Any way to have Rivatuner change the graphics card clocks on battery and AC? My current power plan is to have everything minimal on battery, and powered up on AC.
Anyways, continue the posts, and I will check them later.
Originally Posted by CryWin I have heard that Windows 7 is the best. You could try underclocking. Especially if you have a dedicated GPU. |
Any way to have Rivatuner change the graphics card clocks on battery and AC? My current power plan is to have everything minimal on battery, and powered up on AC.
Anyways, continue the posts, and I will check them later.
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Do you have all the latest drivers/software from Asus? I know with a clean install and no drivers/software from Lenovo my T400 pulled only about 3-3.5hrs will the 6-cell, now after all the updated drivers/software/BIOS update it pulls 4.5-5hrs with the 6-cell.
Originally Posted by xxicrimsonixx Already running Windows 7 64 bit RTM. |
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Running the latest Windows drivers. (got from Windows update).
EDIT: The ones on the ASUS website are for Vista 64 bit, so they might have some missing tweaks. Also, the ones on the website are older drivers, and the ones I have currently installed are more recent. ASUS technically does not have Windows 7 support for this laptop.
However, looking in my device manager, I do see that there are some missing drivers, but I am not sure what they can be for, as everything is working properly on the laptop.
Originally Posted by usapatriot Do you have all the latest drivers/software from Asus? I know with a clean install and no drivers/software from Lenovo my T400 pulled only about 3-3.5hrs will the 6-cell, now after all the updated drivers/software/BIOS update it pulls 4.5-5hrs with the 6-cell. |
EDIT: The ones on the ASUS website are for Vista 64 bit, so they might have some missing tweaks. Also, the ones on the website are older drivers, and the ones I have currently installed are more recent. ASUS technically does not have Windows 7 support for this laptop.
However, looking in my device manager, I do see that there are some missing drivers, but I am not sure what they can be for, as everything is working properly on the laptop.
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Hmmm, so Arch Linux with some XFCE?
Originally Posted by Dethredic If you know to to tweak linux then it is the best for sure. You can just not install anything but what you need. This does take some knowledge and skill. I have no clue about windows though. I tried installing windows 7 on my laptop and my batter life dropped to 6.3 hours. After seeing that i went straight back to linux and my 7.6+ hours. |
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Model number for the battery pack is: A32-A8
Originally Posted by LiNERROR you're already pushing the battery life to the max... the only way would be to 1.) use an external battery or 2.) open that battery pack up and replace the cells with higher capacity cells... and 3.) under-clocking but the power management should get you down pretty low without needing to stay there all the time do you have a model number for you battery pack as i can't seem to find anything from the laptops model number |
On a side note, any one know of a way to get rid of hiccups? I have had them for a little more than 6 hours now
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Yes, I am extreme on battery life. I don't like my netbook cause it is too small, and ended up getting a full sized notebook for school. Depending on where I sit in the lecture halls, I do have access to an outlet, but I don't like that they are off to the side, thus I would like as much battery life as possible out of my battery (I would consider swapping the battery for an extended life battery, but I cannot find any for my laptop).
Also, what is wrong with ASUS for battery life? I am getting 4-4.5 hours out of a 4-cell battery
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Originally Posted by UndertheGun Turn off will last longer. Seriously you are down to OS for batt life? That is extreme to say the least. Also battery tip, don't buy Asus. |
Also, what is wrong with ASUS for battery life? I am getting 4-4.5 hours out of a 4-cell battery
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