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    D820: Turn off or leave on

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Stroh, Jun 8, 2006.

  1. Stroh

    Stroh Newbie

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    I am getting my first notebook, a D820, to replace my desktop computer. I currently leave my desktop running whenever I am at home because I am in and out so often and it takes forever to boot. Sometimes it is on for a day or two at a time. I am guessing that with a notebook that you don't want to do this, or am I wrong. How long does it take a D820 to boot?

    Michael
     
    Stroh, Jun 8, 2006
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  2. heyu

    heyu Notebook Consultant

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    the only real way to find out is to boot and restart it and find out, that's probably how you found out about your desktop???
     
    heyu, Jun 8, 2006
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  3. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I won't hurt it to leave it on.
     
    ZaZ, Jun 8, 2006
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  4. drumfu

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    i leave my notebook on about 90% of the time. the only times it's off is when i'm in the car going someplace.

    as long as you keep it cool/good airflow/dust-free, you'll have no problems
     
    drumfu, Jun 8, 2006
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  5. Central

    Central Notebook Consultant

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    If you don't give a **** about global warming then leave it on all the time, but is 40ish seconds really that long to wait?!
     
    Central, Jun 11, 2006
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  6. Stroh

    Stroh Newbie

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    I found the hibernate settings and that does the trick for me. Best of both worlds.
     
    Stroh, Jun 11, 2006
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  7. drakematthew

    drakematthew Notebook Enthusiast

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    I agree. Conserve energy!
     
    drakematthew, Jun 11, 2006
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