On 1/4/2005 10:23:31 AM, "Chris H." wrote:
>Haven't heard of it, Juan, but you might check the Intel web site. I would
>believe if you lower the power (stepping down) it is going to be detrimental
>to your usage.
>
>The situation is one where if you're using a convertible Tablet PC in
>slate-type mode with the screen covering the keyboard, you're blocking the
>nature escape route of the hot air through the keyboard itself.
>--
>Chris H.
>Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
>Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
>Associate Expert
>Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone
>
>
>"Juan I. Cahis" <jiclbch@SINBASURAattglobal.net> wrote in message
>news:njflt01s5g46o5pc29mnu7fs71rt2i2hig@4ax.com.. .
>Dear friends:
>
>Can I download an Intel Utility to control the Centrino's speed?
>
>I have detected that when I use my ACER C-110TCi TabletPC in summer
>and with AC power, it gets a little warm. Maybe, if I can adjust the
>CPU's speed, I can lower the power usage and thus the temperature.
>Microsoft's Power Control Panel applet doesn't allow you to do that.
>
>This problem doesn't happens when I use my TabletPC with batteries.
>
>I remember that an older IBM Thinkpad I had, came with this kind of
>utility.
>
>Any hint?
>
>
>Thanks
>Juan I. Cahis
>Santiago de Chile (South America)
>Note: Please forgive me for my bad English, I am trying to improve it!
>
>

I don't have an Acer, but did it come with any power management utility?
Both of my Toshiba machines, the 3500 and the M200, have a power app that
lets you select the speed of the CPU, and many other power settings. Do you

--
John