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Acer S7 Ultrabook reboot battery life received a 33-percent boost

Acer‘s Aspire S7 Ultrabook reboot was unveiled, bringing with it fourth-generation Intel Core processors and some other new features. At the time, Acer stated the laptops would be shipping out in the third quarter of this year, with pricing and some additional details surfacing around the same time. Such was the case this evening, with the company announcing pricing and availability.

The lower end Acer Aspire S7-392 (model 6832) is priced at $1,499 USD and features a fourth-generation Intel Core i5-4200U 1.6GHz processor featuring Turbo Boost tech up to 2.6GHz. There’s 8GB of DDR3 dual-channel RAM, as well as a 128GB solid-state drive. The laptop runs Windows 8 and there’s support for the operating system’s gestures, among other things.

Acer employs dual-array microphones with this machine with Acer’s own PurifiedVoice technology. This aims directly at making the computer understand, transmit, and record – where necessary – your voice for voice recognition (hello Google) and VOIP applications in as “crystal clear” a manner as Acer is able.

The display’s ability to pull back 180 degrees – flat, that is – allows for more multi-user capabilities as well. “Touch-and-show sharing” they call it, with a hotkey combination flipping the orientation of the display at will. Aside this machine’s 4th gen Intel Core processor is a RAID 0 solid state drive for silent operation and quick read/write times and wakeup from sleep.

Intel’s Haswell generation of Core processors work here to bring on Intel WiDi technology so that this machine can extend or mirror its display to a TV or otherwise big screen monitor wirelessly. Intel’s technology is also implemented here to improve Acer aspire 6935g battery life, coming in at 7 hours according to Acer, that ending up bringing a 33% improvement over the original.

The higher end Aspire S7-392 (model 9890) features similar specifications, running a more powerful fourth-generation Intel Core i7-4500U 1.8GHz processor with Turbo Boost tech and 8GB of DDR3 dual-channel RAM. There’s a 256GB solid-state drive, and the price tag reflects these changes with a price tag of $1,699 USD.

Both ultrabooks feature a 13.3-inch Full HD touchscreen display, as well as a thickness of 0.51-inches and a weight of 2.87lbs. The laptop’s cover is crafted with white Gorilla Glass 2 for durability and scratch resistance. Both likewise feature a Full HD integrated webcam. The keyboards have “deeper” keystrokes, the fan is quieter thanks to a second-generation Twin Air Cooling Technology, and the ultrabook battery life has received a 33-percent boost. The higher end model also offers a “light-sensing” backlit keyboard with auto adjustments.

Ultimate guide to improve Dell laptop battery performance

Dell laptop battery is not affected by keeping your laptop computer plugged into a power outlet for long periods.
However, a decrease in performance is expected if your dell notebook battery is over one year old.

Check Dell laptop battery health

• Locate the battery status lights on the bottom of your laptop.
• Press and hold the status button for at least 3 seconds.
• Each light represents approximately 20% of permanent battery loss.
• If no lights appear, the battery is in good condition and more than 80 percent of its original charge capacity remains.
• If five lights appear, less than 60 percent of the charge capacity remains, and you should consider purchasing a Dell inspiron 6400 replacement battery.
• If your laptop battery is still under warranty, contact Dell Technical Support.

Change Dell laptop power management plan

• Change your power plan to shut down your screen and hard drive when not in use.
• If your laptop is running Windows 7, you can download and run Microsoft’s Automated Troubleshooter to resolve common power consumption problems.

Preserve Dell laptop battery charge

• Move your files from CD, DVD, CD-RW, and external storage drives to the internal hard drive, whenever possible.
• Close all unnecessary programs when not in use.
• Decrease the screen brightness by pressing Fn+Down Arrow.
• Turn off the backlit feature on your keyboard if applicable.

Update Dell laptop BIOS

• Watch this video or follow the steps below
  My Dell in 99 seconds: Update system setup (1:46)
• Ensure your laptop is plugged into a wall outlet.
• On the Drivers & Downloads page, locate your laptop model.
• Expand the BIOS category.
• If the version listed is higher than your current version, click the Download button on the far right.
• Save the update to your Desktop.
• Close all open applications.
• Double-click the BIOS installer and follow the onscreen instructions.
• Do not turn off your computer during the update.
• Your laptop will restart automatically.

Run Dell notebook battery diagnostic

• Using Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher, go to the Dell Battery Diagnostic page.
• Click the check box next to Terms & Conditions.
• Click Yes, I agree.
• The Diagnosis in Progress window will appear, and you will be prompted to download the Dell PC Diagnostics software.
• Click Run.
• To run a full diagnostic on your laptop, go to the Dell PC Diagnostics page and click Run Diagnostics.

HP Pavilion DV6 Laptop Battery Power Saving Tips

Laptop Battery Power Saving Tips for HP Pavilion DV6 Notebook

Decrease LCD brightness – The LCD panel assembly contains a fluorescent lamp which illuminates the LCD screen. This fluorescent lamp consumes a substantial amount of power. Therefore, decreasing LCD brightness helps preserve battery power.

Turn power off to Serial device if it is not in use. The serial port and IR can both be turned off in ThinkPad Features.

Battery MaxiMiser and Power Management – To get the most computing time from each battery recharge, you need to conserve battery power without compromising computing power. With the Battery MaxiMiser wizard, you can adjust your power settings to give you the best balance between performance and power saving.

Note: Using the Battery MaxiMiser Gauge icon with Windows XP or Windows 2000

In Windows XP or Windows 2000, multiple users can log on to a single operating system by using different user IDs. If you use an administrator user ID, you can create your own HP pavilion dv6 extended laptop battery power Scheme.

If you log on to the system with the user ID of an administrator who was registered as the default administrator when Windows XP or Windows 2000 was installed, and if you then double-click the Battery MaxiMiser Gauge icon, the following happens:

• If you have created an Extended Power Scheme for the administrator’s user ID, that scheme is displayed.
• If you have not created an Extended Power Scheme for the administrator’s user ID, the predefined scheme is displayed.

If you log on to the system with any other administrator’s user ID, and double-click the Battery MaxiMiser Gauge icon, the following happens:

• If you have created an Extended Power Scheme for the user ID, that scheme is displayed.
• If you have not created an Extended Power Scheme for the user ID, no scheme is displayed. You can create one for this user ID. Start the Battery MaxiMiser wizard. The predefined scheme is displayed.

Extended life batteries are available for most systems designed for longer battery life.

HP Pavilion DV5 Laptop Battery Power saving modes

Power saving modes are recommended when the system is not in use. These modes can be used at anytime to conserve power without exiting applications or saving files prior to use. The following three power saving modes are provided by ThinkPad system:

Screen blank	LCD is turned off.
Suspend/Standby	All tasks are stopped and stored in memory. All devices except memory are turned off.
Hibernation	All tasks are stopped and memory data and current status of the computer are stored on the HD, then the power is turned off.

To use Standby, Suspend or Hibernation mode, do either of following.

Screen blank	Press the keyboard function key combination Fn + F3, or set the standby timer at power management at ThinkPad utility. To turn the display on again, press any key or press the TrackPoint pointing stick.
Suspend/Standby	Press the keyboard function key combination Fn + F4, close LCD panel, set suspend timer at power management at ThinkPad utility, click suspend icon at battery meter. To return from standby mode, press the Fn key.
Hibernation	Press the keyboard function key combination Fn + F12, click hibernation icon in battery meter, or set hibernation condition at suspend/hibernation/resume option in ThinkPad Features. To resume your session, press the power button for no more than 4 seconds.

Note: In order for hibernation to work, Hibernation must be enabled. Also, hibernation uses disk space. See your User’s Guide for details.

By setting the standby or the suspend timer, the system enters standby or suspend automatically when the system is not used for the time set by the timer.

When using Hibernation, you can select from several options for Hibernation from the Suspend/Hibernation/Resume icon in ThinkPad Features. For more information on those features, consult the User’s Guide.

How to Extend Lenovo IdeaPad Z360 Laptop Battery Life

Lenovo IdeaPad Z360 Notebook has a great user experience and some nifty wireless features, style and great laptop battery life are elements of a successful mainstream laptop. And has good processing power and is priced reasonably, there are much better laptops that don’t cost that much more.

Extending the Lenovo IdeaPad Z360 Laptop Battery Life

Lithium Ion laptop battery pack for the these systems is an intelligent battery. It contains a microprocessor to monitor its battery capacity. Information of remaining battery capacity is passed to the system from the battery pack, and the system indicates the capacity in 1% steps from 0% to 100% with high accuracy. If the indicator appears to be incorrect, it is recommended that you cycle the battery (fully charge, then fully discharge) three times. This may occur when the battery is over charged or discharged.

How to check the status of your Lenovo IdeaPad Z360 Battery:

• For Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, consult the ideapad notebook battery-status indicator.
• For Microsoft Windows 2000, or Microsoft Windows XP, the Battery MaxiMiser Gauge in the task tray displays the percentage of Lenovo laptop battery power remaining.

The rate at which you use battery power will determine how long you can use the battery of your Lenovo IdeaPad and ThinkPad laptop computer between charges. Because each computer user has different habits and needs, it is difficult to predict how long a Lenovo 3000 G430 Laptop Battery charge will last. There are two main factors:

• How much energy is stored in the battery when you begin to work.
• The way you use your computer: how often you access the hard disk, how bright you make the computer display.

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How to replace Dell vostro 1720 laptop battery

A Dell laptop battery generally lasts between one and two years before it is no longer able to store a sufficient charge to power the computer. If you have had your Dell vostro for a couple of years, it is likely that you are now finding you need to visit a power outlet more often as you use your laptop – or perhaps are no longer able to use the computer without being connected to a wall outlet.

Replace Dell Vostro 1720 Laptop Battery Instructions

STEP 1

Purchase a replacement battery for your Inspiron if you haven’t already. Dell vostro 1720 laptop batteries can be ordered directly from Dell, or from third-party sources such as auction websites. Be aware that the batteries available on auction websites often do not carry the Dell brand name.

Toshiba Satellite E45t Last Over 7 Hours Laptop Battery Life

With the new school season just few weeks away and the holiday shopping season soon to follow, Toshiba today unveiled a pair of affordably-priced, premium-quality laptops. Dubbed the Satellite E45t and E55t/E55Dt, the 14 and 15-inch laptops offer attractive aluminum chassis, backlight keyboards, colorful touch screens and the latest Intel 4th Generation Core Series or AMD A6 processors. We had a chance to spend a few moments with preproduction versions of the notebooks and were pleased with their premium design.

The 14-inch Satellite E45t weighs around 4 pounds and is thin and light enough to meet Intel’s Ultrabook specification. The $799 laptop sports an Intel 4th Generation Core i5 CPU, a 500GB hard drive with 32GB of Flash cache and a 1366 x 768, 10-point touch screen. It also has a full array of ports, including three USB ports, HDMI out, Ethernet and an SD card reader.

We were particularly struck by the Satellite E45t’s aluminum lid, deck and sides, its responsive keyboard and its large, rounded touchpad. Because it is an Ultrabook, the system comes with Nuance Dragon Assist voice control and Intel Wireless Display capability. Toshiba claims that it will last over 7 hours Toshiba pa3788u-1brs battery life on a charge.

The 15-inch Toshiba Satellite E55t / E55Dt will be available in both Intel and AMD-powered versions. Starting at $579, the AMD-powered E55Dt sports a quad-core A6 processor, a 750GB hard drive with no Flash cache and will come in both touch and non-touch varieties. The Intel-enabled E55t will start at $799 and feature a 4th-Generation Intel Core i5 processor, 500GB hard drive with Flash cache and a touch screen.

Both flavors of the 15-inch laptop will weigh around 5 pounds and come with the same ports and premium chassis design as the E45t, but weigh around 5 pounds instead of 4. In our brief hands-on, we were pleased to see that the E55t’s keyboard comes with a numeric keypad, which makes it easy to work on spreadsheets.

Best practices to increase Toshiba satellite a205 laptop battery life

Toshiba Satellite A205 laptop has 802.11n support, Harman Kardon speakers, and a Labelflash optical drive; a long, single hinge gives the laptop a sturdy feel. Blue LED lights on the front edge give you updates about battery status and hard drive activity, ran for 2 hours, 8 minutes on our DVD battery drain test, using the included six-cell battery.

Laptop battery life is one of the most precious factors of our mobile IT world. Yet, many business laptops struggle to deliver more than three hours when performing even average tasks. This is a big concern, whether you’re an IT manager in charge of a mobile workforce or on the road yourself.

A fast draining battery kills your efficiency in places with no electrical outlet in sight. It forces you to waste money on spare laptop batteries that you need to schlepp around in your bag.

Why Notebooks Run Out of Juice Sooner Than Expected

According to Microsoft’s own telemetry data, almost 50% of a laptop’s power goes to the LCD screen. Bigger and brighter panels require more power input, thus quickly draining Toshiba satellite a205 battery life fast. It’s also the reason you’ll experience ridiculously low battery life on these huge 17” or even 18.4” laptops — in many cases barely topping the two hour mark.

The rest of the energy output is almost equally divided by the CPU, hard disk, graphics card, network card, and chipset. Obviously, on a more powerful computer, the CPU/GPU combination takes up a bigger chunk of the power equation.

Whether as an IT administrator or user, it is your goal to keep the power consumption of all hardware components to a minimum. This is done by restricting performance levels, by forcing the computer to enter lower power states sooner, and, most often, by disabling (currently) unneeded hardware components.

Optimize Windows 7’s power plans

Switching between Windows’s built-in power plans is a well-known and nice first step to save battery life. Depending on the laptop’s hardware and battery, going from “High Performance” to “Energy saver” boosts the total uptime almost instantly.

As readers of BattAussie.com, switching between power plans won’t be a big revelation; you do that already, correct? What you probably didn’t know is that “power saver” is a compromise. I’d almost go a bit further and call it a little misleading. While that software utility takes every possible step to power down unused USB devices, network cards, the hard disk, and the graphics bus, it still lets the processor clock to its maximum speed and eat up all the power it needs.

Newer drivers may also consume more power. I’ve seen that happen with a newer graphics driver that (due to a bug) prevented the GPU from clocking down accordingly, thus sucking up Toshiba Pa3534u-1bas Battery life much quicker.

My advice: Make sure to include a series of battery life benchmarks when evaluating drivers before rolling them out in your IT infrastructure.

Check the Status of Your Toshiba Laptop Battery and Keep it Healthy

Windows 7 has a hidden — yet very neat — tool to measure the energy efficiency of your system. It shows if your current power plan has settings that need to be tweaked, what processes are causing high amounts of CPU usage (see #3), and which drivers put an unusual strain on your battery. It also shows you the current health of your lithium ion battery, which is extremely important to observe over time, especially after many hundred times of charging and discharging the battery.

In order for Lithium-Ion batteries to stay healthy for longer periods of time, you need to treat them carefully. Here’s some final bit of advice:

• Never discharge lithium-ion batteries completely (<0% battery life). In some cases this may damage the battery beyond repair. Allow partial charges and discharges! Lithium-Ion batteries don’t suffer from the “memory effect” of much older laptop batteries.
• Avoid extreme heat or cold. Try keeping them at room temperature!

AMD bought SeaMicro to expand low battery power servers

Advanced Micro Devices reported financial results today that slightly beat Wall Street’s expectations for the second quarter ended June 30. But it still lost money.

The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based AMD, a bellwether for PC sales as the second-largest maker of computer microprocessors, said today that it had a loss of 9 cents a share and revenues of $1.11 billion.

In the previous first quarter, revenues came in at $1.09 billion, down 32 percent from a year ago. Last quarter, the chip maker’s net loss per share (after one-time items) was 13 cents a share, or $94 million.

The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based AMD, the No. 2 maker of PC microprocessors, has had a tough couple of years as it trailed Intel in competitiveness and saw a slowdown in demand as consumers began to favor tablets and smartphones over PCs. Since it wasn’t well positioned for that transition, the slowdown hit AMD harder than Intel

Analysts expected a loss of 13 cents a share on revenue of $1.1 billion for the second quarter. AMD had a profit of 6 cents a share a year ago.

AMD gets about 80 percent of its revenue from the PC industry. Rory Read, the chief executive of AMD, joined the company in 2011. He was formerly the No. 2 executive at Lenovo, which has since been battling HP for the title of the world’s biggest PC maker.

“Our focus on restructuring and transforming AMD resulted in improved financial results,” said Read in a statement. “Our performance in the second quarter was driven by opportunities in our new high-growth and traditional PC businesses. Looking ahead, we will continue to deliver a strong value proposition to our established customers  and also reach new customers as we diversify our business. We expect significant revenue growth and a return to profitability in the third quarter.”

In after-hours trading, AMD shares are down 3 percent at $4.48 a share. Before the earnings came out, AMD stock rose 6 percent to $4.64 a share.

AMD said that it its gross profit margin was 40 percent in the second quarter, down a couple of points from the previous quarter. Cash was $1.1 billion at the end of the quarter. Computing solutions division revenues grew 12 percent from the previous quarter but were down 20 percent from a year ago. Average selling prices for microprocessors were down year over year and sequentially. Graphics and visual solutions revenues were down 5 percent sequentially and down 13 percent from a year ago.

During the quarter, AMD shipped a number of new mobile chips, including its AMD Elite Mobility A-Series accelerated processing units (which combine a microprocessor and graphics on one chip) for tablets, hybrids, and small notebook computers. It also shipped the AMD FX-9590 desktop processor, the first commercially available 5GHz processor in the x86 market.

AMD has begun talking about winning a couple of big video game deals. It is supplying accelerating processing units (APUs) to Nintendo for the Wii U, and it will supply APUs for both the Microsoft Xbox One and the Sony PlayStation 4.

Meanwhile, AMD bought microserver company SeaMicro, and it is using that company’s technology to expand in the data center with low-cost, low battery power servers with lots of cores, or processing brains. Those chips could provide a buffer against Intel’s advances in laptops thanks to its launch of its Haswell architecture, which can improve Dell PC764 Laptop Battery Life in a laptop by 50 percent and double the graphics performance.

During the second quarter, AMD started shipping its next-generation APU, code-named Temash. AMD said its inventory will increase in the third quarter as it begins mass production of semi-custom chips, or those aimed at the game consoles.

AMD tries to set itself apart by putting more powerful graphics in its APUs, which combine a microprocessor and graphics on the same piece of silicon. AMD says about 42 percent of its APUs are graphics, while only 31 percent of Intel’s newest combo chips are graphics.

For the year, analysts are expected a loss of 21 cents a share on revenue of $4.78 billion. For the current third quarter ending Sept. 30, AMD expects revenue to increase 22 percent sequentially, plus or minus 3 percentage points.

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