Hello!
My question is, Does 1.8GHz suck more battery than 1.6GHz ?
Thanks
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Yes, if both CPUs are at 100% utilization the 1.8 GHz would use more battery power. At idle and other intermediate speed states the power usage would be similar.
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Thanks, so on MBA 1.6GHz + SSD is the best choice battery wise
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Most definitely.
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Actually, there shouldnt be any noticable difference in battery life between the two processors. They run at the same voltage and have the same power saving states. So, unless you are running the cpu at its full frequency at all times on battery the battery consumption will be just about equivalent.
So, it doesnt matter what processor you pick, the battery life will be similar. -
Wow there must be an echo in here.
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Still, the differences in power consumption between those two probably won't be that noticeable in practice. Do you guys think it could save more then ten minutes of battery use? And what processor are we talking about exactly?
Duffyanneal; what is that for intrigueging retro ultra-portable in your sig if i may ask? And how much do you charge for that space? -
Currently the space is available for a Red Bull and a Snicker bar, but I plan on raising the rates next month. -
True, ten minutes can be a life safer sometimes.
I just noticed that the TS ordered a MBA with ssd btw. My god you, must be filthy rich!Congrats and let us know all about it when you get it.
offtopic; is that a Red Bull and a Snicker bar a month, or for the rest of the year..?
Ah, got it, it looked smaller but that makes kinda sence with these avatar sizes
At first it reminded me of my Psion Revo, but now it reminds me more of my old Bondwell, it might have came out around the same time as that Mac of yours in '89, not sure about the time.
Those were the days man, a 'portable' computer and a free workout at the same time, yay!
edit; when i come to think of it, it was probably more like '86 or '87 when i had that Bondwell suitcase, in '89 i think i was on 286 or maybe even a 386, damn, i feel old now...... -
So no need to be that rich -
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I get back about 25% taxes bec i have small company registered here in Sweden
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They will use a very simmilar amount of battery power. Yes the 1.8 more, but not by much at all. i guess if your #1 priority is battery, the 1.6 may give you 5 minutes more or so. the 1.8 may cut boot time by maybe 15 seconds. They arent much different, so i would just get the 1.8, just because it sounds better, lol
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Or you are talking about the case of
1.6GHz + HD Vs 1.8GHz + SSD ?
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i don't think having the 1.8ghz CPU would cut down boot time at all, as it is the HDD that really becomes the bottleneck on boot.
and trust me it will boot up fast enough the you will never be concerned with boot time.
I don't think people really understand, for normal use, a MBA with a SSD will easily be as quick as a full spec MBP, if not a little quicker in very specific situations, ones that the CPU isn't being fully utilized. -
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I'd say yes, the 1.8 GHz does take up more battery life, but not noticeable enough to make a significant difference.
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1.6GHz Vs 1.8GHz in Battery consumption!
Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by smagdy, Jan 19, 2008.