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    9300, do you see any difference in battery life with A05

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ccbr01, Oct 24, 2005.

  1. ccbr01

    ccbr01 Matlab powerhouse! NBR Reviewer

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    I just got the updated bios A05, and the note said that it was changed to get better battery life. Has anybody noticed a change?
     
    ccbr01, Oct 24, 2005
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    doobie04 Notebook Consultant

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    i dont run off of battery so i wouldnt know. i noticed it sounds different with the fans not being on all the time, though.
     
    doobie04, Oct 24, 2005
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    Where would I be able to get the update for a05.. Thanks
     
    hizd4life, Oct 24, 2005
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    From the Dell website here
     
    rdiver, Oct 24, 2005
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    They even have a windows installer, so the BIOS updates are pretty friendly now. Dell updates frequently, so owners should check for updates every so often.
     
    Brian, Oct 24, 2005
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    ccbr01 Matlab powerhouse! NBR Reviewer

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    wow, the fans are not spinning...that is a first for the 9300
     
    ccbr01, Oct 24, 2005
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    if the bios improves battery life by sacrificing cooling, thats not a good way to go about saving the battery life at all by letting your lappy get warmer.
     
    conghelach, Oct 24, 2005
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    ccbr01 Matlab powerhouse! NBR Reviewer

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    yeah, i loved my fans spinning, nice and cool. im running 49C right now. I know that is way under the max temp though...
     
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    i have also noticed that it switches to the full cpu speed more often when plugged up than with a04.
     
    ccbr01, Oct 26, 2005
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