W WillMak macrumors 6502a Original poster Jul 29, 2005 957 0 Aug 3, 2005 #1 How much more battery life does the 14 inch ibook have over it's 12 inch sibling?
mad jew Moderator emeritus Apr 3, 2004 32,191 10 Adelaide, Australia Aug 3, 2005 #2 Both claim up to 6 hours according to Apple's iBook site.
W WillMak macrumors 6502a Original poster Jul 29, 2005 957 0 Aug 3, 2005 #3 sweet, I was following a thread at mac-forums.com that says the 14 incher has a little bit more battery life.
sweet, I was following a thread at mac-forums.com that says the 14 incher has a little bit more battery life.
mad jew Moderator emeritus Apr 3, 2004 32,191 10 Adelaide, Australia Aug 3, 2005 #4 I've heard the same thing a few times but I really doubt it's true, and if it is, I don't think the differences would be all that major.
I've heard the same thing a few times but I really doubt it's true, and if it is, I don't think the differences would be all that major.
leekohler macrumors G5 Dec 22, 2004 14,164 26 Chicago, Illinois Aug 3, 2005 #5 I've actually gotten close to seven with mine before- but that was with all the settings turned down.
I've actually gotten close to seven with mine before- but that was with all the settings turned down.
L locovaca macrumors 6502 May 14, 2002 473 1,536 Iowa Aug 3, 2005 #6 Yes, the 14" iBook has a larger battery. However, it also has a faster processor and a larger screen to light, so it uses more power than a 12". So it's a crapshoot.
Yes, the 14" iBook has a larger battery. However, it also has a faster processor and a larger screen to light, so it uses more power than a 12". So it's a crapshoot.