Why Internet Explorer 9's Power Consumption Matters
Microsoft blogged about how they worked to reduce the power consumption for Internet Explorer 9: Power consumption is an important consideration in building a modern browser and one objective of Internet Explorer 9 is to responsibly lead the industry in power requirements. The more efficiently a browser uses power the longer the battery will last in a mobile device, the lower the electricity costs, and the smaller the environment impact. While power might seem like a minor concern, with nearly two billion people now using the Internet the worldwide implications of browser power consumption are significant. As a virtualization guy I watch power consumption & battery life work closely. Almost universally, their work to extend battery life also means lower utilization …