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    Macbook Windows XP Battery Life

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by Big.P, Jun 6, 2006.

  1. Big.P

    Big.P Notebook Guru

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    We all know that the Macbook gets excellent battery life times when running OS X, but does anyone know how long the Macbook will run for under Windows XP?
     
    Big.P, Jun 6, 2006
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  2. soulreaver99

    soulreaver99 Notebook Geek NBR Reviewer

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    I believe it runs about the same in terms of battery life. I do notice however that it runs hotter.
     
    soulreaver99, Jun 6, 2006
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    xprohx Notebook Evangelist

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    I do notice that it runs hotter too. And the time estimate that windows gives me is lower than what I get in os x.
     
    xprohx, Jun 6, 2006
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    It runs the same
     
    gridtalker, Jun 6, 2006
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    seanlee Notebook Enthusiast

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    does it go for 6 hrs? my friend told me with wifi on, blue tooth on, 50% brigthness, doing nothing, the macbook can stay for 4 hr max.
     
    seanlee, Jun 6, 2006
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