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    LG notebook battery life

    Discussion in 'LG' started by hitokiri23, Jun 5, 2007.

  1. hitokiri23

    hitokiri23 Newbie

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    Hi, i juz bought a new LG notebook R405-S. its probably not stated in the website yet but i got this new model from a PC Show. As this is my first notebook, i found out a notebook normally will have about 2-3hrs of life on battery. During the PC Show, it was stated that this laptop have a max battery life of 4hrs. The sales promotor said maybe nt 4hrs but 3 at least.

    However after i charged my battery and used it for the first time, the battery indicator stated only 1hr 20mins at 99%. I was shocked and at the same time worried as it is lesser than 2hrs. The power option is at balanced. I tried watching a few episodes of anime and time the duration from 99% and the notebook juz shut down by itself by 1hr 30mins....I decided to charged it and try changing the power option to power saver. However, the battery indicator slowly increased and still state a battery life of 2hrs 30mins. Is this normal or the battery that i received was actualli used and thrown into the package?
     
    hitokiri23, Jun 5, 2007
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  2. G-fer

    G-fer Newbie

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    G'day ....

    Don't worry too much, the battery usually needs a few full chargeups before it reaches it's peak. Battery times reduce considerably, maybe half, when you are using the DVD because of the additinal load.

    G-fer.
     
    G-fer, Jun 5, 2007
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  3. hitokiri23

    hitokiri23 Newbie

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    alrighty, will try a few charges to see how long can it last. thx! :)
     
    hitokiri23, Jun 6, 2007
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  4. satch

    satch Notebook Guru

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    3 hours while surfing the net/chatting/emailing.

    playing games or watching movies easily cuts that in half.
     
    satch, Jun 6, 2007
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  5. johnko

    johnko Newbie

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    Dear R405-S owner,

    i also bought the R405-s during PC SHow, but havent get the laptop yet, need to wait till 26 Jun, sian ah...btw may i know whether the spec stated below is correct?

    LG R405-S Spec:
    Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium
    Intel Core 2 Duo Processor T7300 2.0 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 800MHz FSB,
    Intel 965PM Express Chipset
    Atheros 802.11 b/g
    14.1 WXGA+ (1440x900) Fine Bright LCD
    NVidia GeFprce 8400MGS (up to 895MB)
    1GB Turbo Memory (Robson Technology)
    2GB DDR2 RAM 667MHz
    160GB SATA HDD
    DVD Super Multi Dual Layer
    Bluetoth v2.0+EDR
    24bit High Definition Sound
    5 in 1 card reader
    6-cell Lithium-Ion Battery (approx 4hrs)
    built in webcam (1.3mega pixel)
    2 years international warranty (Parts and Labour)
    Deluxe Case
    Optical Mouse
     
    johnko, Jun 11, 2007
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  6. PChiu

    PChiu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi johnko :
    If you do not mind, can you tell me how much you paid with the case ?
    I am also looking this particular LG model, it is selling Can$1199 + 14% tax, no case. NICx has $75 rebate.

    Sorry mine is T7100 1.8 GHz, I just know 1G of ram

    thnaks
     
    PChiu, Jun 16, 2007
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  7. McKillenstein

    McKillenstein Notebook Consultant

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    When they say the 3/4 hour max battery time, that translates as 3/4 hours if you have everything set to max battery life and all you're doing is surfing the net or typing (lowest brightness, very little load, mute, etc). The screen sucks up a lot of juice and if you have anime on the harddrive maybe it is being accessed a lot as well. If you have a decent videocard you can try to find a program to underclock it. I did that to my x1600 and got an extra half hour out of the battery.
     
    McKillenstein, Jun 17, 2007
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  8. J.M.

    J.M. Notebook Guru

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    Does somebody know, what is the realy battery time on this computer?

    LG R200-AB11V Intel Core 2 Duo T7300 2.0GHz, 2048MB DDR2, 160GB SATA HDD, 12.1" Wide
     
    J.M., Jul 7, 2007
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