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HP Introduces New Technology to Save Mobile Battery Life

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the batmax-beware dept.

fenimor writes "HP researchers have developed new technology to save battery life on mobile devices. Targeting one of the main culprits of battery consumption -- the display -- they've developed an energy-aware solution that dims parts of the screen that aren't in use. Display battery life lasts from two to 11 times longer, depending on what the user is doing."

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  1. That sounds awesome! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    But whatever the innovation, I'm sure Apple did it first. And if they didn't, at least they did something else that was cool, so Apple wins.

    1. Re:That sounds awesome! by Mantus · · Score: 0, Flamebait

      Actually, Apple doesn't do very much *first* they just put things in a pretty package and claim credit. (gui, ipod iTunes music store)

  2. Re:HP innovation! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Fuck you and your fucking Appel-zealotry.

    Appel is for fucking fags and girls who are "into IT".

    Fuck you, you moronic dickhead.

  3. Re:HP innovation! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Jeez, just suck the guy off already and be done with it. BTW he is a subscriber who sees articles earlier than regular members.

  4. Re:HP innovation! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    BTW he is a subscriber who sees articles earlier than regular members.

    You figure that one out all by yourself? You must be smarter than you look.

  5. Re:HP innovation! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    Oh yeah? Your mother.