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    Question about battery life

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Guildwoodpearce, Sep 9, 2008.

  1. Guildwoodpearce

    Guildwoodpearce Notebook Enthusiast

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    If i put an ISO file on a USB drive and then run it on a virtual drive rather then using a CD/DVD in the optical drive, will i save battery life?

    Thanks
     
    Guildwoodpearce, Sep 9, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Why on a USB drive ? (Depends upon your HDD)
     
    Andy, Sep 9, 2008
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  3. Guildwoodpearce

    Guildwoodpearce Notebook Enthusiast

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    i would use a USB drive so that it doesn't have to load from the Hard drive,
     
    Guildwoodpearce, Sep 9, 2008
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    tigersgt Newbie

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    well interesting idea, I have never thought about this.
    I think it will merely save the battery life, but it might save the HDD life.
     
    tigersgt, Sep 9, 2008
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    Ace Deuce Newbie

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    To OP I think your idea is sound? I don't know for sure but makes since to me. Not sure when your question became about saving hard drive? Try it out and let us know?
     
    Ace Deuce, Sep 10, 2008
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