[SQLDba]

Been reading a lot on the PB as I await the arrival of my 15" 1.5. One question on the sleep function. I understand this is a nice instant-on hibernation feature for the OS. Just curious if it truly parks the hard drive in the same way that a power off does?

I'm not looking to carry my PB to Cleveland on horseback, but just wondering if it's truly as safe to transport a sleeping powerbook compared to a powered down one?

Appreciate your experiences here.

[cewade]

I honestly don't know, but why would you? Starting up my Powerbook takes a whopping.. Well I haven't timed it, but it's fast.

[Dog Like Nature]

Originally posted by SQLDba:
Been reading a lot on the PB as I await the arrival of my 15" 1.5. One question on the sleep function. I understand this is a nice instant-on hibernation feature for the OS. Just curious if it truly parks the hard drive in the same way that a power off does?

I'm not looking to carry my PB to Cleveland on horseback, but just wondering if it's truly as safe to transport a sleeping powerbook compared to a powered down one?

Appreciate your experiences here.

Yes, it's completely safe to do this. I do it all the time. My PB's been on for over 40days.

[daxdagr8t]

I transport my pb while its sleep everyday, infact I never turn it off or restart unless a software update recomends it.When u put it to sleep its like its turned off anyway, thus there is no danger in moving it while it sleep.

[f1000]

Originally posted by SQLDba:
Been reading a lot on the PB as I await the arrival of my 15" 1.5. One question on the sleep function. I understand this is a nice instant-on hibernation feature for the OS. Just curious if it truly parks the hard drive in the same way that a power off does?

You can hear the heads park when the computer goes to sleep.

Anyway, calling OS X's sleep function a "nice feature" is an understatement. Sleep is a whole new paradigm. iMacs don't even have an easy to reach on/off button anymore.

You'll soon find that you rarely shut off your PowerBook.

[Dog Like Nature]

I've become used to hitting Power then S on my PB every time I put it down. It's ultra-convenient and it increases the time between fill-ups!

[ibook_steve]

Of course it is safe to move it when it's asleep. Hasn't this question been asked about a million times?

Steve

[EdipisReks]

i've shipped my various PowerBooks to Apple for repair dozens of times. i always put them to sleep when i pack them up, and they are always sleeping when i recieve them back. if a PowerBook can safely be shipped across the country in sleep mode, i think that simply moving it should be fine.

[EdipisReks]

Originally posted by Dog Like Nature:
I've become used to hitting Power then S on my PB every time I put it down. It's ultra-convenient and it increases the time between fill-ups!

i just close the lid.

[MrForgetable]

Originally posted by EdipisReks:
i just close the lid.

yep

[moodymonster]

I'm sure it parks the heads or something - drives these days are pretty smart. I would suggest giving it a few seconds to spin down fully before moving it about though. I've had mine on for 6/7 months now - I've hardly ever turned it off, I send it to sleep instead.

[Dog Like Nature]

Originally posted by EdipisReks:
i just close the lid.

Yeah, I do that when the dog's around, but Power -> S takes less effort, and I'm all for that!

[robo74]

I have taken mine thru airport security and on the plane in sleep mode.
Made a 2 hour flight and then another hour home.. it never complained a bit.

Rob