[warra]

Is it better to leave my pb on all the time or turn it on just when I need to?




BTW, I just got it last week, and although I haven't compared it to a pb15, my 12 definitely has a wide viewing angle: no discoloration or inverted coloring at wide angles. I highly doubt the screen has been updated, but it definitely falsifies some comments i've read here.

[b33faroni]

I posted a topic like that about a week or so ago. Everyone on here told me to keep it on and asleep and keep it plugged in. Makes it easier then turning it off n unplugging it all the time

[Cold Warrior]

I put mine to sleep when not in use. It sleeps about 21 hours on weekdays, and around 19 hours on weekends. So it sees little use. The only time I power down is after some system software updates mandate a restart.

[Darthmaul4114]

asleep. basically the same as turning it off but the system doesnt dump the ram so when you open it everything is still there

[warra]

Sounds good. Is there a way to keep internet connectivity during sleep?

[ibook_steve]

No. The machine is one step above being turned off, and that means that all interfaces are powered down. The only thing powered is the self refresh cycle of main memory. What do you need an Internet connection for while the machine is asleep?

Steve

[warra]

Good point, thanks everyone.

[david_copperfield]

why do you prefer to put it sleep rather than shut it down? what are the merits?

[ibook_steve]

This question has been answered about a million times in this forum. A simple search would help greatly. Simple answer: why shut all the way down and boot all the way back up everytime you want to use your machine (at least 3 to 5 minutes) when you can just close and open the lid to get back to work immediately (about 5 seconds)?

Steve

[david_copperfield]

Originally Posted by ibook_steve

This question has been answered about a million times in this forum. A simple search would help greatly. Simple answer: why shut all the way down and boot all the way back up everytime you want to use your machine (at least 3 to 5 minutes) when you can just close and open the lid to get back to work immediately (about 5 seconds)?
Steve

thank you. do you do a search everytime you ask a small question?

[ibook_steve]

Yes. I do. There is a huge wealth of knowledge here. You never know what you are going to find.

Steve

[NateEssex]

When you transport your PB in a bag or case, for example, is it safe to leave it in Sleep Mode? Aren't there any dangers with the heat or movement of your PB while still technically on?

[d.fine]

Keep on, sleep it when not needed. Do let it cool off before you pack it in... I recommend.

You can disable lidwake, meaning it will not wake if you accidentally open the screen :

in the terminal type: sudo pmset -a lidwake 0

"sudo" because pmset must be run as root,
"-a" for "all", meaning both when running on battery and when plugged in,
and "lidwake 0" turns the automatic waking off ("lidwake 1" would turn it back on)

[ibook_steve]

There is nothing to worry about. As I said, the machine is practically off. It will cool on its own as soon as it is closed. There is no need to wait to put it in a bag either. Powerbooks are made of tougher stuff than most people around here seem to think. You really don't have to baby them. This applies to charging, sleeping, usage, transporting, etc. Just don't drop it.

Steve

[olePigeon]

From the Apple Store Genius:

Put your comptuer to sleep when you can instead of turning off.

To extend battery life:

Power cycle once when you first get it (drain the battery completely, then charge to 100%.)
With general use, work off the battery.
Keep the battery between 20% and 80% charge.