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    Longer lasting batteries

    Discussion in 'eMachines' started by animekenji, Aug 11, 2004.

  1. animekenji

    animekenji Notebook Guru

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    Does anyone know if better batteries are available for the M68xx machines?
     
    animekenji, Aug 11, 2004
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  2. healimonster

    healimonster Notebook Guru

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    Or perhaps the best way to get a battery to last for a two hour DVD.

    Any tips or tricks to extend battery life when you computer is basicly being a DVD player?

    thexbox.blogspot.com
     
    healimonster, Aug 16, 2004
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    extension cord.... :)[ :)]
     
    geoffreyclark, Aug 19, 2004
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    Turn off the wireless card, unplug the USB stuff,turn off the Hard Drive, lower the screen brightness, turn off the status leds, set power play and acceleration options on the vid card, stop any unneeded processes, underclock the processor... Lots of ways to save battery, however, I've always gotten at least two hours without doing any of these.

    First PC = Vic-20, 8" 128KB Home-Brew Floppy Drive ... Current Rig = eMachines m6805 ... Quantum Leap?
     
    olyteddy, Sep 1, 2004
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  5. ReverendDC

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    Best Buy sells catch-all external batteries that will cover you for up to five hours (advertised). I have not tested them or anything, but it might be an option for you.

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=product&id=1075583127535

    Good luck!
     
    ReverendDC, Sep 9, 2004
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    gtd2000 Notebook Consultant

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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by healimonster
     
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    Stick with DivX if you go this route. Also remember that the hard drive also utilizes a good amount of power, especially those spinning at 5400 or 7200 RPM. Stick with the stock 4200RPM drive, though, and you should be able to pull this solution off.
     
    ReverendDC, Sep 9, 2004
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