Black/White Screen. Plx?

[Pucas]

I read this thing about some people have got laptops where they use
black/white screen, because their battery lasts longer?
- Is this possible? I am a student and i would love this
Or is there any other way to make my MB live longer during school?

/Lucas

 

[basicfiend]

Making your screen BW won't decrease your power consumption. The backlight of your LCD is what consumes the power, and this would remain on even if you had a black desktop background. You can increase your battery life by:

1. Dimming your screen
2. Don't play music / movies or use programs that constantly access the hard drive.
3. Turn off bluetooth and wi-fi when you're not using them.
4. Quit programs when you're done, don't just close the window.

 

[Pucas]

Damn..

- but thanks for the tips anyway

 

[kuwisdelu]

Perhaps they were referring to black on white?

Try ctrl + option + cmd + 8.

I hear it saves some power, but the above tips will save more, too. Although either way, it looks pretty cool.