Re: Pentium-M & cpudyn

[Joan Tur <jtur@wanadoo.es>]

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Es Dimarts 04 Novembre 2003 02:05, en Martin Wegmann va escriure:
> Hello,
>
> [snip]
>
> > I think something has to be wrong... 1 1/2h battery life using a Centrino
> > based laptop?  8-?
> >
> > Mine's an Acer TM290, and the battery lasts about 4h under linux (never
> > tryed that under windows).  Of course it depends on your use of it but...
> >
> > Are you using cpufreq?  Is your laptop running at a lower speed when on
> > battery (cat /proc/cpuinfo)?  8-?
>
> I am using a T 40 (Pent. M as well), it lasts about 3 h with kde3.1 but I
> would be keen to extend the battery life when running on battery only or on
> low battery.
>
> my cpu MHz value is the same when runnign on battery or not - how do I
> activate cpufreq that? It is a program or a function?
Have a look at my experiences with my Acer at:
http://perso.wanadoo.es/jtur/AcerTM290/acertravelmate290.html

I'm using cpufreqd together with cpudyn; the first lets the cpu speed change, 
and the second sets the speed to its lowest unless power is needed  ;)

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