Laptop for Mum

Mark · 15-09-2010, 22:37

Depends what you mean by 'decent'. Mine will do eight hours without too much bother, but that comes at its own price (smaller screen and no optical drive).

Assuming good design (not always guaranteed), the best battery life seems to come from the SU series processors (e.g. SU2300, SU4100, etc.) and LED-based screens (sometimes called WLED or similar combinations).

One good tip - Always view battery life numbers with scepticism. They're quoted under ideal conditions (nearly new battery, brightness set low, wi-fi off, etc.), so you will get less.

If in doubt, post a link.

15-09-2010, 22:37	#31
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Depends what you mean by 'decent'. Mine will do eight hours without too much bother, but that comes at its own price (smaller screen and no optical drive). Assuming good design (not always guaranteed), the best battery life seems to come from the SU series processors (e.g. SU2300, SU4100, etc.) and LED-based screens (sometimes called WLED or similar combinations). One good tip - Always view battery life numbers with scepticism. They're quoted under ideal conditions (nearly new battery, brightness set low, wi-fi off, etc.), so you will get less. If in doubt, post a link.