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    Optimal Battery Usage...

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Martin2008, Mar 13, 2008.

  1. Martin2008

    Martin2008 Newbie

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    Hi all,

    I know that with cellphones, ipods and most other devices which use Lithium batteries you are supposed to use the battery in a full charge, full drain mode. Does the same go for Notebooks? Is there a usage pattern that will both extend the battery's cycle length and also it's overall life?

    Thanks,

    Martin
     
    Martin2008, Mar 13, 2008
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    LinXitoW Notebook Consultant

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  3. Martin2008

    Martin2008 Newbie

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    Sorry, should have searched, I assumed it would have been stickied.

    M
     
    Martin2008, Mar 13, 2008
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  4. powerpack

    powerpack Notebook Prophet

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    It is and you are wrong about cell phones, not Ni-Cad's.
     
    powerpack, Mar 13, 2008
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