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    to plug or keep unplugged?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by amdworld, Nov 18, 2005.

  1. amdworld

    amdworld Newbie

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    Just wondering.. what's better for the computer and battery?

    Should I charge it fully, then use the laptop UPLUGGED till battery runs out, and then re-plug it?
    Or should I constantly keep it plugged?


    Also, if the laptop should be kept plugged, should I shut down, or hibernate?

    thx
     
    amdworld, Nov 18, 2005
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    You shoudl leave it plugged in, as cycling the battery will wear it down. When not using it, you can do whatever you want, depends on how you use it. I like standby though, there's not really a need to turn it off.
     
    Brian, Nov 18, 2005
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