Re: Shutdown my Laptop? Why should I?
On Friday 14 July 2006 07:08, Chris Mattern wrote this for perusal by us all:
>--> 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
Really?
I understand that current batteries are less likely to develop a memory as
quickly, but within their 500 charges life, still lose battery time if not
totally discharged? But then my information may be incorrect?
My current Acer laptop, 2 years old. Has the company suggest that a 500 charge
life cycle is usual, but could vary. It doesn't suggest that the battery will
continue to deliver the same amount of battery time throughout that cycle
though. If it doesn't supply that power over the life of the battery, it must
be developing a memory, or degrading? Whatever term you wish to use, I
reckon.
Charlie
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