I had to run these test a few time to get it right as it was my first time using Battery Meter, but I figured everything out and finally have the results.   To make the tests more accurate, I used the same battery in each test.   I ran the test in the tx2525, pulled the battery and then put it into the tx2051.   I figured that would at least take one variable out of the equation.   Below are the results of the testing, I’ll let the graphs speak for themselves.   I’ll give the short of it though – tx2051 lasted 18 ticks longer.   Initial thoughts on the matter are that the dedicated graphics card might take a little more juice as the test application is graphical in nature.

Click on each graph to see a larger image.

HP Pavilion tx2051 AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-66 – 2.3 Ghz 250 GB 5400 RPM HDD 4 gig DDR2 RAM Nvidia GeForce Go 6150 – Shared Vista Ultimate x64	HP Pavilion tx2525 AMD Turion 64 X2 RM-70 – 2.0 Ghz 250 GB 5400 RPM HDD 3 gig DDR2 RAM ATI HD 3200 – 64MB Dedicated Vista Ultimate x64

Some settings below as I set each one to have the same -

• High Performance
• Shut off at 5%
• Screen back light on the whole time – Full Brightness

HP Benchmarking: Battery Drain tx2051 vs tx2525 is a post by Matt Faulkner from Gotta Be Mobile.

As you know, about a week ago I did some benchmarking on the two HP units I have, the tx2051 and the tx2525.  The benchmarking results were a little weird and a few people in the comments suggested a run after a default factory install.  So, after 2 clean(not clean, but ‘factory defaults’) installs I ran the tests again…  This time they are a little hard to look at again!  I’m not too sure what to make of the results but note the differences.  The tx2051, the winner (yes, the old one), has a faster processor and 1 additional gig of memory.  The tx2525 has a better graphics card and those results can been seen in the test results.  I didn’t do a process by process comparison, but the installs appeared to be relatively close in processes and base programs installs.  Both systems were taken through the full Windows Update process as well as the HP software updates.  Any other questions shoot them off.  It’s Saturday afternoon and up next is a Battery Eater test!  Click the read more for the specs and images of the benchmarking results.

HP Pavilion tx2051 AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-66 – 2.3 Ghz 250 GB 5400 RPM HDD 4 gig DDR2 RAM Nvidia GeForce Go 6150 – Shared Vista Ultimate x64	HP Pavilion tx2525 AMD Turion 64 X2 RM-70 – 2.0 Ghz 250 GB 5400 RPM HDD 3 gig DDR2 RAM ATI HD 3200 – 64MB Dedicated Vista Ultimate x64

Benchmarking 2nd Try: HP tx2051 vs tx2525 is a post by Matt Faulkner from Gotta Be Mobile.

Boy did I have a great time this weekend, I had to rebuild two HP machines (the tx2051 and the tx2525)!

All kidding aside though, over this weekend I spent some time rebuilding the two HP machines that I am currently covering here at GBM.  Based on the somewhat confusing results of the initial benchmark tests and reader comments, I decided to take it to the extreme.  Wipe them out and start over with the clean system and fresh driver installs.  It took a while, especially since they had to do a bunch of updates, but they are again ready to start churning away while running some ‘clean install’ benchmarks!

I really appreciate the comments on the initial benchmarking post, made me think that it needed to be done to provide more accurate test results.  I actually forgot that the HP tx2051 has been passed around the GBM crew for a while,and probably hasn’t seen a rebuild in quite some time.

The videos are going to be a little different coming from the Faulkner household, I have a shiny new Flip Mino HD!  Nothing better than shooting a couple of HP machines in some HD goodness. I’ll be putting it thru it’s paces straight out of the box filming a couple of Inkshows!

A Weekend of HP Rebuilds is a post by Matt Faulkner from Gotta Be Mobile.

I ran some benchmarks on the two HP units I have (the tx2051 and the tx2525), and the results were kind of surprising.   I kind of thought there would be a little bit of a difference, but some things didn’t make sense…   Take for instance the HDD.   Both units have the 250GB 5400 RPM drive, but take a look at the difference.   Almost makes me wonder if the these test are really providing good results.   Below I have the critical specs for the test listed for each unit and the benchmarks below that.   Take a look and let us know what you think.

HP Pavilion tx2051 AMD Turion 64 X2 TL-66 – 2.3 Ghz 250 GB 5400 RPM HDD 4 gig DDR2 RAM Nvidia GeForce Go 6150 – Shared Vista Ultimate x64	HP Pavilion tx2525 AMD Turion 64 X2 RM-70 – 2.0 Ghz 250 GB 5400 RPM HDD 3 gig DDR2 RAM ATI HD 3200 – 64MB Dedicated Vista Ultimate x64

Benchmarking Comparison: HP Pavilion tx2051 and tx2525 is a post by Matt Faulkner from Gotta Be Mobile.