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    In windows there is hibernate and sleep mode

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by ImaginaryDreams, Aug 8, 2007.

  1. ImaginaryDreams

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    which one saves more energy on the battery when I'm not connected to the power source?

    Aside from turning off the computer is there a more energy saver method than sleep or hibernate?
     
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    Hibernate essentially turns the computer OFF, but saves the memory in a state on the hard drive that it can quickly load in one fell swoop instead of traditional booting which loads all the OS components in normal order according to the normal start sequence.

    Sleep simply shuts down the processor, motor driven components and the display. The memory is still "hot" and ready to go almost the instant the processor is awakened.

    As such, hibernation consumes zero energy, while sleep consumes enough to keep memory refreshed and the processor/MB ready to go in an instant.
     
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    Oh okay thanks
     
    ImaginaryDreams, Aug 9, 2007
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