HP Breaks the 24 Hour Battery Life mark with the 6930p

With dramatic improvements in battery technology and reductions in the energy needs of modern laptops, consumers are benefiting from longer and longer battery life in laptops and notebooks. HP has recently broken a new barrier of battery life, however, by providing up to 24 hours of battery life on their HP EliteBook 6930p when equipped with an optional ultra-capacity battery.

It wasn’t long ago that notebook and laptop manufacturers were boasting about 8 hours of battery life, noting that it was enough to get through an entire work day. But HP has now allowed users to work for an entire 24-hour period without a recharge.

The secret lies not only in excellent battery technology, but in great power management as well. The HP EliteBook 6930p includes a number of features that help reduce its power consumption. The HP Illumi-Lite LED display uses LED backlighting to increase battery time by as much as four hours. The machine also includes an SSD (solid-state drive) which has no moving parts unlike a traditional hard drive, which uses less power as well.

It is important to note that the laptop in its standard configuration will not supply the 24 hours of battery life achieved in tests, however. Buyers must add the ultra-capacity battery, which is available as an option when purchasing or as an add-on after purchase. Buyers must also choose the 14.1 inch display with the Illumi-Lite LED backlighting option as well. While both of these options add to the cost, the benefits of such long battery life will make the upgrade cost worth it in the long run.

Travelers and mobile professionals who need to power their laptop for long periods of time without recharging will certainly love the freedom offered by the 6930p. While many users may not have a need for such long battery life, HP’s achievement is extremely impressive.