DATA is always better ,everyone know that but also depends on hardware and the setup SO its better for everyone to do thier own tests,because could change (could change)

On battery problem not a big deal for me,just add a bigger battery,or have it charged i would like to use less wattage ,but not really a big deal

only item i look at is the monster SIZE hard drive space needed for windows 7

Umm. I can't do all the tests myself as i don't have the software to do so. Rich is doing the leg work and establishing a general benchmark so i can make an educated guess.

MOST if not all software is free,it only takes time i dont trust other making the tests ITs better for other s to make the tests and see if they get the same results but i guess dont have the time,like me

I look at making all my robots very light and try not to use HARD DRIVES or SSD FLASH MEMORY is what i like using only they dont have them very big SSD is great ,fast but take up space,and hard drives ,bad idea,if robot bumps or falls no more hard drive,and the draw more current and much weight

Other people needn't do their own tests. Yes each system is different but my tests were all carried out on the exact same machine, the results of which indicate purely the discharge rate difference between different OS.

Yes your battery may have a higher discharge rate, a lower discharge rate, higher or lower capacity, all of that is irrelevant. The point being shown is the change in discharge rate between operating system.

Other users probably don't have the time, patience or even the software to do this. While the Battery Eater program is free the OS are not. Everyone could run the battery eater test on their set up but it would prove nothing and be pointless.

As my system remained constant throughout the tests, the battery remained the same, the hardware remained the same, the memory, hard drive, on board devices... all of this can be eliminated from discussions leaving only the rate of discharge, which is logged and charted to aid users decisions.

Are you (@robotmaker) really trying to argue this still?

As for Hard Drive space, how small is your hdd if the size of Windows 7 is an issue? Are you attempting to boot from an SD card? If so, you have other problems to tackle. If not, stop arguing, you have no argument.

@rich. A new years resolution for you. Wear a helmet when beating head against wall.

mine able to boot easy from flash drive ,windows 7 wont fit on it all i know is the test i took and results i got are correct i dont care if you think i am lier or wrong,i did the tests and it gave not great results using both software with updates and no changes

TROY with me a never ever beat my head on the wall i never once ever get mad or insult anyone,just a super nice gentleman not like the one guy on this forum thats not just like he said ,he doesnt care if he hurts another persons feeling

show us your results or shut up about them

If you have a legitimate reason to dispute the results I have provided I am more than happy to review it. If not you have no justified argument.

I have nothing further to say on this matter until any further results are given. Mine are available here for those who want to look at all of the data.

Once I have everything up together I'll post up the finished reports, tutorial etc. probably in a new topic as this one seems to end up with the important information buried by garbage and argument.

Fred. Remember this thread is not just for you. Its great your system works just the way you want it. For me however i want more info and or a second opinion if you will. Im not going to talk any more on this or try explaining any further.