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    Aero + XPS1210 = Diminished battery life over XP or non Aero?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by gohanssjn, Feb 1, 2007.

  1. gohanssjn

    gohanssjn Notebook Evangelist

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    Just curious, as Vista uses the video buffer to render its windows now, will this cause the laptop to drain faster and heat up more quickly?
     
    gohanssjn, Feb 1, 2007
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  2. Gautam

    Gautam election 2008 NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, you will see diminished battery life when Vista is compared against XP. This is regardless of Aero or not, and I am assuming normal performance settings. I am sure that you 'could' get Vista w/o Aero to be similar to XP, but only after a lot of tweaking.
     
    Gautam, Feb 1, 2007
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    rm20010 Notebook Guru

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    Read this. Doesn't seem like it.
     
    rm20010, Feb 2, 2007
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    gohanssjn Notebook Evangelist

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    Wow, so no real extra draw (.6% ;) at all. That's really good to know :D
     
    gohanssjn, Feb 2, 2007
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