Re: [NTLK] New Newton User... Hello All!

From: Daniel Padilla (dproldan_at_telefonica.net)
Date: Thu Dec 12 2002 - 16:33:53 EST


> >
> 2) The fact that it's an active-matrix display does have some
> advantages, like great power consumption. Having the Newt turned on and
> not doing anything--is this going to drain my battery? I realized it's
> kind of nice to just keep it open and on during my History class or
> something, but I'm wondering what kind of real juice that uses (just to
> stay idle for around 45 minutes)?
>

    A few weeks ago I tested a very old battery i had around. I left my
newton turned on and checked if it was ok every now and then. It stayed on
for 22 hours! I'm talking about a battery I have charged every week for 2
years. Not bad.
    I think that 45 minutes will be no problem.

Daniel

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