Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2004 18:29:31 -0700
Subject: Re: Shutting down PBs at night
From: Kyle Hansen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
In-Reply-To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
On 9/14/04 5:52 PM, "MTH" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Spew into
the Cybertrough:
> I don't have a powerbook, but my iBook has only been
turned off once
in
> the year and a half that I have owned it and that is
when I shipped
it
> back to Apple for service. I think that it would
upset me to turn it
> off every night, I'm not patient enough to wait for
it to start up
when
> I want to get on it again.
I'm an Apple Certified Technician and I shut mine off
every night and
unplug
it from the wall.
I have my reasons.
Kyle H. Hansen
........
I'm not sure what i the best way reply to the list
digest. So if someone can clarify this, I may not
bungle future replies.
The above subject has no value if response is "yes I
do" or no I don't". Perhaps the original author should
have said "Why should I shut down PB.?"
Opinions seem to divide on:
Yes, turn it off because there is potential for:
1. threat of power fluctuations/damage due to storms
etc.
2. damage due to unwanted invasion from local &or
network
3. waste. some people don't put it in sleep mode (heat
concerns?).
4. battery longevity. Is it better to cycle, drain
etc. Most people don't know the totally different
approach to battery maint. re battery type.
5. damage to mechanical components: if on, it's worse
if "bumped".
No, leave it on because there is potential for:
1. OSX is designed to work better that way
2. mechanical components function longer if not
cycled.
3, no greater damage if in sleep mode.
4. batteries work best this way. ( where do the
G-books change?)
5. less start-up time.
Am I all wet?
Don Pruitt
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