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    Bettery battery performance option?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by HchorionicGT, Aug 17, 2009.

  1. HchorionicGT

    HchorionicGT Notebook Consultant

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    Hey guys,

    I just got my new MBP 15 last week (my first Mac!) and it is awesome. I just have one question right now:

    I noticed on my gf's MBP (2007) that when you click on the battery icon, there is an option for better battery life or better performance, but I don't see that option when I click on my battery icon. I don't see this option under Energy Saver preferences either. I updated all the software the day I got the machine too. Are these options just automatic now on the new MBPs?

    Thanks,
    HCGT
     
    HchorionicGT, Aug 17, 2009
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  2. thraak

    thraak Notebook Enthusiast

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    You must have the entry level MB"Pro" with just the onboard graphics, not the MBP with the NVIDIA GeForce 9400M + 9600M GT.

    Thraak
     
    thraak, Aug 17, 2009
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  3. HchorionicGT

    HchorionicGT Notebook Consultant

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    Ah, thanks Thraak!
     
    HchorionicGT, Aug 17, 2009
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    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    are you sre your gf has the 2007 version?(non-unibody?)afaik, 2007 version had a dedicated gpu.
     
    Luke1708, Aug 17, 2009
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