Carl Fink <carl@finknetwork.com>
On Wed, Jul 12, 2006 at 01:07:48PM -0700, Sean Perry wrote:That said, most laptop batteries degrade performance significantly if left plugged into the mains 24/7. So only plug in for refills.Really? Most batteries lose life if repeatedly discharged and recharged.
He's remembering advice for the old NiCad type batteries. Unless you're using a laptop that's over five years old, his advice is in fact not appropriate. Chris Mattern