MAC Laptop Battery Life

1. Dave - 29 July 2006

   Can anyone post their personal experiences with the battery life on Apples 15/17inch display, Intel dual core based laptops?

   Thanks..Dave

2. Tom Harrington - 29 July 2006

   3-3.5 hours on a 15-inch MacBook Pro, depending on how I'm using it.

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3. Marc Heusser - 29 July 2006

   Display second lowest, Airport on, Bluetooth on, writing lecture notes, surfing and reading mail - 3+ hours on a MacBook Pro 17".

   HTH

   Marc

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4. Dave - 29 July 2006

   That is about how I will use mine. Maybe no bluetooth but that isn't much power.

   It looks like I should get an additional battery.

   I am still deciding between the 15" or 17" laptops.

   Dave

5. Marc Heusser - 29 July 2006

   If you need 4+ hours, yes.

   I am still deciding between the 15" or 17" laptops.

   The main differences as I see them: the 17" is heavier and has the better sound, and I do enjoy the additional screen space. I guess when you are working with pictures, page layouts, coding etc you'll like the 17" (unless you get an additional display for that) - I you are looking for highest portability the 15" is better.

   HTH

   Marc

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6. Proconsul - 30 July 2006

   3.5 - 3.75 hours from my 15" MacBook Pro......

   There are lots of variables that influence battery life which are under the control of the user - I suspect there will be a fairly wide variance in individual experience because of that......

   PC

7. Dave - 30 July 2006

   Yes so true. Turning down the display backlight can be very helpful on saving power.