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Browsers and Battery Life-
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Struggling in Singapore
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I'm struck by what you say about CPU usage - when I run streaming on chrome - netflix or NFL gamepass, Chrome uses up to 45% CPU and the machine runs really hot. Is that a problem with the machine?
I've recently done a fair amount of research on this topic, actually. The clock bug in Chrome has been widely publicized. Here is some further reading on the topic:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ianmorr...ook-should-be-your-next-laptop-and-heres-why/
http://www.geek.com/microsoft/google-chrome-will-stop-draining-your-laptop-battery-soon-1599550/
[url]http://www.7tutorials.com/test-comparison-which-browser-will-make-your-laptop-battery-last-longer
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=153139
http://forums.opera.com/discussion/1843494/battery-drain-bug-in-chrome-and-opera/p1
From my own admittedly anecdotal observation, Internet Explorer provides significantly better battery life than Chrome especially, and to a lesser extent, Opera and Firefox. I've run the ClockRes utility to test the latest builds of Chrome 32 and 64-bit and Chrome Canary build, as well. They still set the timer interval to 1 by my observation.
Of course, there are many variables to consider when addressing battery life, but my experience has shown a significant gain in using Internet Explorer, particular the immersive browser. While I strongly prefer any other browser, I've begrudgingly adopted Internet Explorer while on batteries, as it generally affords a difference of hours, on my i5 Surface Pro, and i5 laptop, as well.
I hope that this information is helpful to you. Good luck.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/ianmorr...ook-should-be-your-next-laptop-and-heres-why/
http://www.geek.com/microsoft/google-chrome-will-stop-draining-your-laptop-battery-soon-1599550/
[url]http://www.7tutorials.com/test-comparison-which-browser-will-make-your-laptop-battery-last-longer
https://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=153139
http://forums.opera.com/discussion/1843494/battery-drain-bug-in-chrome-and-opera/p1
From my own admittedly anecdotal observation, Internet Explorer provides significantly better battery life than Chrome especially, and to a lesser extent, Opera and Firefox. I've run the ClockRes utility to test the latest builds of Chrome 32 and 64-bit and Chrome Canary build, as well. They still set the timer interval to 1 by my observation.
Of course, there are many variables to consider when addressing battery life, but my experience has shown a significant gain in using Internet Explorer, particular the immersive browser. While I strongly prefer any other browser, I've begrudgingly adopted Internet Explorer while on batteries, as it generally affords a difference of hours, on my i5 Surface Pro, and i5 laptop, as well.
I hope that this information is helpful to you. Good luck.
[/URL]...Quick question- relative to battery life, are their some browsers that are better or worse? In advance, thanks! This is a great community and I appreciate all of the experts around here that frequently chime in.
kevinlevrone
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No, it's not a problem. The CPU usage depends on resolution and compression algorithms, so you can't compare directly. But use IE...it requires much less energy.
Problem with the machine??? In a word No.
However it could incorrectly be interpreted different ways. By design you have the thinnest & lightest high performance (i3/5/7 powered) tablet on the market. With that comes tradeoffs in managing the heat generated by higher performance components than found in other products. Some might try to argue its a problem but its designed to handle it and operate that way therefore its not a problem.
Google Chrome on millions of computers is happily burning up excessive power wasting energy and contributing to Global Warming. All the energy savings they claim for their Datacenters is more than lost due to this inefficiency. We could argue the merits of what goes on in those datacenters but that's for another time. The EPA regulates cars to make them more efficient and less energy wasting, perhaps they should regulate Browsers too
That was somewhat tongue in cheek but at the same time it's accurate.Think I'll go turn on all my incandescent lights, get a cold beer, and watch the tides rise on three monitors of Google Chrome .....
I'd expect this drivel on MacRumors PRSi (Politics, Religion, Social Issues) ......
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LOL. Cant argue with that.Google Chrome on millions of computers is happily burning up excessive power wasting energy and contributing to Global Warming. All the energy savings they claim for their Datacenters is more than lost due to this inefficiency. We could argue the merits of what goes on in those datacenters but that's for another time. The EPA regulates cars to make them more efficient and less energy wasting, perhaps they should regulate Browsers too
That is Flash. Firefox doesn't do it. And yes you are correct despite this, Firefox still gives you better battery life than Chrome.
IE11 is the best web browser you can get in term of maximizing battery life, and in addition, despite note being fast at downloading and generating pages, it is however giving you the smoothest scrolling experience, the best touch screen experience, and proper zooming and properly high-DPI support.
I use Firefox however, as I enjoy the add-ons, battery life experience is close to be the same as IE11, its faster, sadly high-DPI support needs more work, zooming with touch needs works as well.
kristalsoldier
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Are you referring to the MUI version of IE11 or the desktop version? I do like FF and it is always installed on my machines (including the SP3), but I have rarely used it simply because I prefer using the MUI version of IE11 - I like the aesthetics and the battery savings. I also avoid using the desktop version of IE11 if I can. But it would be good to be able to use FF if the battery consumption is similar to that of IE11 (MUI and desktop).
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