I have read all the forums. i have done all the tricks and just upgraded the new software that was just released for power consumption. The battery on my 2.3 ghz macbook retina just isnt anywhere near touching 7 hours. its nit picky for sure but max it gets is 5 hours. and this is just basic web surfing (no video). 5 hours is great but i should get what i pay for right?
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Macbook Retina battery lame
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Your mileage will vary based on your settings, software and usage
If you feel you have a real issue, you can take it to the Apple Store for evaluation
If you feel you have a real issue, you can take it to the Apple Store for evaluation
i get between 5 and 8 hours on mine (2.7/16) with medium brightness, keyboard backlight on, wifi and bluetooth on.
one thing is video isn't that intensive, but some web pages with flash or heavy javascript are way more intensive than video.
one thing is video isn't that intensive, but some web pages with flash or heavy javascript are way more intensive than video.
Mine is the same, I've not really timed it yet cause i'm always playing video, but it's really really poor, It's only a guess but it seemed like only 2-3 hours when I'm you tubing, and it get's so hot. I'm gonna wait for mountain lion and then test, if it's the same then I'm gonna be pissed cause I live in Ireland and theres no store here!
^^ yes! Clicktoflash is the best solution to low battery life! Flash is a notebook killer!
Youtube = Flash = dGPU running a lot of the time = runs hot and drains batteries fast
It's not the MBPR at fault here, it's your usage.
yeah i think i will wait until next week mountain lion and see if there is any difference. do a full test with very consistent gchat and basic webpages, time it and if i dont get near 7 hours will that be covered by warranty? i feel like if im getting 5 hours the genius will just send me home.
No, AppleCare does not cover what you described here.
I pity the fool who buys products based on advertised battery life numbers.
Doesn't sound like you have an actual problem, based on the evidence (or lack of evidence) you've provided.
Actually, there are a couple other things that could be causing it. For example, there's 2 known bugs if you used Migration to transfer files. Check out the threads for poor battery under the "Other Issues" section here and get back on if any of those apply.
http://www.cultofmac.com/178092/thi...double-your-retina-macbook-pros-battery-life/
People were reporting that this adds significant battery life with a simple fix.
This fix will most likely be included with Mountain Lion though I'd assume.
People were reporting that this adds significant battery life with a simple fix.
This fix will most likely be included with Mountain Lion though I'd assume.
I am showing close to 7 hours now after a full charge, where before I was showing around 5... That trick really does work..