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Title:
Optimize battery lifespan
I'd love to see this functionality implemented for more than just
ThinkPads!
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for lenovo thinkpads the low level infrastructure for this request is already
in ubuntu in the form of a sysfs interface (tp-smapi-dkms package in lucid).
http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Tp_smapi#Battery_charge_control_features
what about other hardware?
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Optimize battery lifespan option
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Importance: Undecided = Wishlist
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@lavinog - I agree on your assertion that it is counterintuitive to keep
a battery at low capacity for a portable device. Which is why I think
having profiles is a good alternative.
By default, let it operate as it is doing now - charge always. However,
a lot of people use their laptops as
The 40% limit is for if you plan to store your battery. I would not recomend
operating a portable device at such a low capacity.
Most manufactures seem to agree that charging a battery to the full capacity
can reduce the life expectancy of the battery, but this seems to be in 80-95%
area.
