Re: [Mactel-linux-devel] C4 state - Status report

[Sven A. <an...@an...>]

Sheer El-Showk schrieb:

>> On my system osx idles at ~1200 mA, linux does 16 W -> 1600 mA.

My MacBook Pro idles at 32W almost constantly.

>> It's also hotter when using linux. Why ?
>> I guess:
>> - Lack of C4 state support.

I think Linux is using C4(E) state too, but it does not stay as long
as MacOSX in it.

>> - No way to turn off bluetooth (always looking for devices).

Just try to unload the module... Maybe this is enough.

>> - maybe GPU Power Management support is not so efficent.

Maybe...

>> Anyway, I think that after a battery calibration, it's ok to compare
>> Watts and Amperes outputs of Linux and OSX.

Regards
 Sven

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