Real-world 1.5 GHz G4 battery life

cgmundcgmund
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in Current Mac Hardware edited January 2014
Hi, I'm looking to hear from users of the 1.5 GHz G4 15-inch PowerBook w/ SuperDrive out there regarding real-world battery life. Apple claims "a 4.5-hour battery," but I must admit to being skeptical. I'm thinking of replacing my aged iBook and battery life is a concern. Cheers.

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  • Reply 1 of 7
    gsxrboygsxrboy Posts: 565member
    2.5 to 3.5 hrs I find on my 15"



    The 3.5 is with AE on, d/l a large file, ichatting/webbing but with screen to last few brightness bars...
  • Reply 2 of 7
    djmbdjmb Posts: 120member
    what is AE?
  • Reply 3 of 7
    thedustinthedustin Posts: 176member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by djmb

    what is AE?



    Airport Extreme



    _thedustin
  • Reply 4 of 7
    gsxrboygsxrboy Posts: 565member
    Airport Extreme
  • Reply 5 of 7
    djmbdjmb Posts: 120member
    thats what i thought but i dont get what that has to do with battery life



    my 1.5 15'' lasts around 2 hours 50 minutes,
  • Reply 6 of 7
    gsxrboygsxrboy Posts: 565member
    AE and blutoof both use battery power to run, more things you have running then more the draw ..

    In general usage 2hrs 50 on battery with screen brightness at a comfortable viewing would be pretty good.
  • Reply 7 of 7
    speedlitespeedlite Posts: 24member
    I get from 2 to 3 hours as well, but watching a DVD or playing a game requiring processing power (e.g. Unreal Tournament) usually means that you'll be happy if the battery lasts even 2 hours.
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