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    15" vs 17" battery life

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by lazyworm, Jun 22, 2010.

  1. lazyworm

    lazyworm Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am taking the 13" out of my consideration because I can't stand the small screen. On the other hand I have to carry the notebook with me outside ALOT! I want to know which size of MBP will give me most battery life, a 15" i5 2.4Ghz + **high res** or a 17" i5? my mobile task is mostly excel, words and internet browsing(no flash) with 330m off (if there's a way to manually shut it). I have read many reviews regarding the i-core MBPs but I'm not convinced. I am quite strong for a nerd so weight isn't really a big concern for me. If I have to carry a 17" with me and be look like a dork so be it... :rolleyes:
     
    lazyworm, Jun 22, 2010
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    dbam987 wicked-poster

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    I want to say the battery life will be comparable between both. The reason is that even though the 17" has a larger screen, it will also have a larger battery. If screen real-estate is important, then go for the 17".

    Side note: I'm a software developer and I actually am comfortable using the 13" MBP. It gives me the flexibility of being mobile, and when I'm developing software all I need to do is connect to my monitor. I get the best of both worlds.
     
    dbam987, Jun 23, 2010
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  3. chris2k5

    chris2k5 Notebook Consultant

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    If 13 is too small, 17 is gonna be too big. Go with 15 and return it if you hate the size.
     
    chris2k5, Jun 23, 2010
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  4. lazyworm

    lazyworm Notebook Enthusiast

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    this may sound unethical, but i was thinking of buy 2 laptops to test the battery then return the one i like less ~
     
    lazyworm, Jun 23, 2010
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    chris2k5 Notebook Consultant

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    Doesn't sound unethical to me. You aren't harming anyone. Perfectly reasonable.
     
    chris2k5, Jun 23, 2010
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    spazma7ik Notebook Enthusiast

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    Just remember the restocking fee
     
    spazma7ik, Jun 23, 2010
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  7. E30kid

    E30kid Notebook Deity

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    More like refurb fee.

    OP, if you decide to do that, make sure that you get a 15" i5 with the hi-res antiglare. I'm buying a refurb in three weeks. :D
     
    E30kid, Jun 24, 2010
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