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Post Date: 2011-09-12
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    Posted: 12 Sep 2011 at 9:59am
I've been kicking around the idea of ordering the DS XM15 laptop, level 2. About the only change I would do is the upgraded thermal paste and the Bigfoot Networks Killer Wireless-N 1103 wireless adapter.

Now on to the question- What kind of battery life can I expect from this setup? I am a full-time student so, if I can avoid it, I don't want to be tethered to a wall by my charger.

Thanks for your time,
Zach
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What kind of hard drive or SSD do you have?
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The standard 500GB 7200RPM drive.
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I would say 5-6 hours if you aren't gaming not using the WIFI to stream movies/downloading.
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Awesome, thanks for the help. Would I get better battery life if I did order w/ an SSD?
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Originally posted by zhoeffner

Awesome, thanks for the help. Would I get better battery life if I did order w/ an SSD?


It will give another 30 minutes to an hour. The battery life for the xm15 is around 3 hours to 5 hours.
Digital Storm xm15 laptop
-15.6" (1366x768)
-Windows 7 HP 64-bit
-Intel Core i5 2.4 Ghz
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So the SSD wouldn't be worth the purchase cost for the battery boost?
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Originally posted by zhoeffner

So the SSD wouldn't be worth the purchase cost for the battery boost?


I don't have the system in question, so I will refrain from any advice in regards to battery life. However, I would also take into consideration the performance boost you would get from the SSD, as well as the extension of battery life that UnlicensedHitman mentioned.
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