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Re:The iOS and Mac markets are almost the same size? by sdegutis on Saturday March 28, 2020 @02:16AM (#22709574)
More likely the 7 years straight of full time development I've done on this laptop, constantly running compilers and image editors and browsers. I could complain about those too but in the end, laptop batteries have to support the software that exists, not the software in a hypothetical ideal world.
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Re:The iOS and Mac markets are almost the same size? by saagarjha on Saturday March 28, 2020 @03:51AM (#22709840)
My Mac (just over three years old) reliably gives me 7+ hours off a full charge if I’m not constantly compiling anything; just reading mail and Hacker News can easily give 10+ hours. I very actively ensure that Electron is never running on my Mac.
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Re:The iOS and Mac markets are almost the same size? by Klonoar on Saturday March 28, 2020 @04:50AM (#22709999)
I'll second this opinion - when I don't have Chrome running, my 2015 MBP runs forever.
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Re:The iOS and Mac markets are almost the same size? by read_if_gay_ on Saturday March 28, 2020 @03:24AM (#22709760)
If the thing is 7 (!) years old it’s no wonder the battery is done. That is not an issue with Mac batteries.
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