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    how do you utilize your battery / plugging it in .. the effects

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by Sanboy, Jul 10, 2007.

  1. Sanboy

    Sanboy Notebook Enthusiast

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    i currently have the MT3707 from C.C

    the battery life is amazing atleast from my past experience ..

    i was curious how everyone uses their battery power ...

    do you charge it up full and then use it until almost all discharge .... do you just leave it plugged in when possible ..

    what is the actual best way to utilize the battery power .....

    i have done a couple full discharges in the first couple weeks of owning it .. but now find myself just leaving it plugged in when by a desk ....

    any recomendations ..
     
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  2. riffjaff

    riffjaff Notebook Evangelist

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    I believe I read from either Chaz or Gophn that the to keep your battery staying strong you have to charge it to 100% then unplug. Let the battery drain until 80% and plug back in. This is good for when you are going to be at a desk for a long time and don't want to keep your notebook plugged in the entire time and risk overcharging.
     
    riffjaff, Jul 10, 2007
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