[X4U] does my PowerBook have a sleep disorder?

[Matt Gregory]

I very rarely shut mine down. I've only actually shut it down to transport a 
couple of times on long drives. Unfortunately, I'm unable to use my 
PowerBook for work, so it's not part of my daily commute. But if it was I'd 
probably just shut the lid like I do with my ThinkPad.

The only issue I can see that would cause this to be the recommendation is 
the possibility for the hard drive to be running while and a head to crash 
if it were bumped. But if the hard drive is parked while asleep I don't see 
any other issue. Unless it's just listed it in the manual to be on the safe 
side.

matt.

On 6/21/05, Daniel Beck <danielbeck at mac.com> wrote:
> 
> 
> On Jun 21, 2005, at 12:32 PM, Samantha Cornell wrote:
> 
> > This raises a good question. Is it indeed necessary to shut down
> > to transport a laptop? I am personally referring to a G4 iBook,
> > but I'm assuming that whatever the answer, it holds true for all
> > the portables.
> >
> > Any experts care to weigh in?
> 
> Not sure I qualify as an expert. But, I have been using PowerBooks
> for a number of years and I transport my PowerBook while it's
> sleeping daily and never Shutdown. I haven't experienced any problems
> from this.
> 
> Daniel
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