Mac OS X Power Consumption vs. Ubuntu 11.04, Windows 7 @ Phoronix

Posted on Monday, July 04 2011 @ 17:52 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

Phoronix ran tests to compare the power consumption of Mac OS X, Ubuntu 11.04 and Windows 7. You can check it out over here.

"Last week we delivered results looking at the power consumption of Ubuntu 11.04 versus Windows 7, which was interesting in its own right, but in this article is a brief look at where Apple's Mac OS X operating system fits in between the power consumption of Ubuntu Linux and Microsoft Windows."

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Thomas De Maesschalck

Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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