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    Nov 6, 2006, 03:31 AM
    Laptop Batteries
    Is it bad to always plug in a laptop when a wall outlet is available? Someone told me that you should always use your battery and only plug it in when the battery needs to be re-charged. I have always done just the opposite. I always plug in if it is available and only use my battery if power isn't available.
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    Nov 6, 2006, 07:24 AM
    Depends on the type of battery. With most new machines with litium batteries, it doesn't matter. I have 2 laptops, that I also plug in as long as power is available. I haven't seen any degradation in the amount of time available on battery, when I have to run untethered.
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