To test today, we are putting the machine through a variety of ‘real world’ situations, mirroring the real world usage of a potential customer.
One as a media movie lover on the move (wearing headphones), a person wanting to watch high definition media on a train journey or bus with screen brightness two notches from maximum.
Second as a businessman, with screen brightness around half way. Wireless was enabled. A mixture of checking, answering emails using Microsoft Office and editing pictures in Adobe Photoshop.
Lastly as a gamer, playing Half Life 2 until the machine turned itself off.
Battery life is actually very good, thanks to the substantial 87Wh model supplied with the system. Generally. under normal, light load working condition you can achieve between 4 and 5 hours.