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Laptop battery question
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Posted on 01/27/2008 9:18:24 PM PST by Keltik

Just got my first laptop a few days ago.

Today somebody told me that always keeping the laptop plugged in will drain the battery. Is this true?


TOPICS: Computers/Internet
KEYWORDS: computers; laptop

1 posted on 01/27/2008 9:18:25 PM PST by Keltik
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To: Keltik

It doesn’t drain the battery, it robs it of cycle life. Once you have it charged, if you’re not using it, turn it off and unplug it.


2 posted on 01/27/2008 9:30:16 PM PST by chopperman
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To: Keltik

Anyone have any ideas on baking cornbread?


3 posted on 01/27/2008 9:30:28 PM PST by ARE SOLE (Agents Ramos and Campean are in prison at this very moment.. (A "Concerned Citizen".)
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To: Keltik

I got a laptop not too long ago. I just keep an eye on the battery display and when it gets low, I plug it in. I’m not going to worry about it. I am also getting a second battery in case I need it. You can look them up and then check ebay for good deals. Oddly enough the indicator is showing longer life than when I first started using it.


4 posted on 01/27/2008 9:46:45 PM PST by RichardW
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To: Keltik

If you don’t keep the browser home page set to FreeRepublic.com, the battery will die instantly!


5 posted on 01/27/2008 9:50:37 PM PST by Mark (REMEMBER: Mean spirited, angry remarks against my postings won't feed even one hungry child.)
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To: Keltik

They were probably thinking of an earlier generation of laptops powered by “NiCad” batteries, which were subject to such problems. Modern laptops are typically powered by lithium-ion batteries and smart chargers, which should not be affected in the way that you describe. But I’m not a battery engineer, so don’t take my word for it...


6 posted on 01/27/2008 9:51:28 PM PST by The Electrician ("Government is the only enterprise in the world which expands in size when its failures increase.")
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To: ARE SOLE
Anyone have any ideas on baking cornbread?

Laptops with broken fans, plugged in for a few minutes, make great griddles!

7 posted on 01/27/2008 9:56:17 PM PST by LibFreeOrDie
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To: Keltik
NiCad batteries had a bad problem with what was called memory. This would shorten battery cycles between charges. Good new Laptops don’t use these any more. Lithium-ion are used commonly now. These newer batteries don’t have a memory problem. I would go with the manufacturer say some where in all thoses booklets they given you.
8 posted on 01/27/2008 9:59:35 PM PST by ThomasThomas ( /|\_/|\_/|\)
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To: Keltik
According to http://www.batteryuniversity.com/parttwo-34.htm the answer seems to be that it does not matter:

The question is often asked, should the laptop be disconnected from the main when not in use? Under normal circumstances, it should not matter with lithium-ion. Once the battery is fully charged, no further charge is applied. However, there is always the concern is malfunction of the AC adapter, the laptop or the battery.
This was written by someone who founded and runs a Canadian business that makes battery analyzers and chargers.
9 posted on 01/27/2008 10:41:53 PM PST by TChad
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To: ARE SOLE

A pack of Jiffy Mix, an egg, a nice seasoned black iron skillet, some cooking oil, some milk, set the oven to about 350, cook a little while, keep your eye on it, you’ll know when it’s done.

Or you can make it from scratch with corn meal, some flour, some baking powder, milk, egg, milk etc.

It’s pretty simple and easy.


10 posted on 01/27/2008 10:45:14 PM PST by garyhope (It's World War IV, right here, right now, courtesy of Islam.)
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To: garyhope

Thank you Sir!


11 posted on 01/27/2008 10:52:03 PM PST by ARE SOLE (Agents Ramos and Campean are in prison at this very moment.. (A "Concerned Citizen".)
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To: ARE SOLE

The seasoned skillet can be replaced by good stoneware, or even oiled Pyrex. Pyrex often comes with nice Pyrex lids for storing in the fridge, too.

As a whimsical alternative, bake it in a cupcake pan with cupcake papers!


12 posted on 01/27/2008 11:44:05 PM PST by Jeff Chandler (It takes a father to raise a child.)
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“As a whimsical alternative, bake it in a cupcake pan with cupcake papers!”

Thanks. Or you can use those cast iron pans with little ears of corn molded in so you get little cornbread sticks shaped like ears of corn. You probably inherited some from your mom.


13 posted on 01/28/2008 4:59:13 AM PST by garyhope (It's World War IV, right here, right now, courtesy of Islam.)
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To: ARE SOLE

I like cheese.


14 posted on 01/28/2008 4:59:35 AM PST by JRios1968 (Don't mess with tigers, for you are crunchy and chewy...)
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To: JRios1968

Cheese is good on corn bread. Chili con carne, onion, and cheese.


15 posted on 01/28/2008 6:44:15 AM PST by Jeff Chandler (It takes a father to raise a child.)
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To: TChad; Keltik

I believe it was the NiCad batteries that needed to be cycled periodically to reduce the likelyhood of reduced capacity. the NiMH batteries weren’t much better. They lost capacity if they weren’t used and were kept full as well. Lithium Ion (Li+) batteries are much better suited for leaving on a charger. However, Li+ batteries are not without their own issues...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeWq6rWzChw


16 posted on 01/28/2008 7:35:20 AM PST by Sopater (A wise man's heart inclines him to the right, but a fool's heart to the left. ~ Ecclesiastes 10:2)
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To: Jeff Chandler

Cooked on a laptop


17 posted on 01/28/2008 9:10:23 AM PST by JRios1968 (Don't mess with tigers, for you are crunchy and chewy...)
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