[plug] Pet Hates - Taken to Off Topic

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On 7/3/05, simon <simon at plumtek.com> wrote:
> Hi all
> 
> thought it would be fun to start a thread about technology based pet hates on
> a sleepy sunday.
> 
> One of mine is when people have laptops almost constantly plugged into mains,
> and never remove the battery. The poor thing is being charged for 90% of its
> life. Ofcourse the battery dies really quickly, and the typical response is
> 'oh, but its nickel metal hydroxy lithium doodah magic stuff, it doesnt
> develop a memory'.
> 
> :S
> 
> The number of laptops Ive seen with dead batteries because of this is
> astounding. REMOVE YOUR DAMN BATTERY WHEN NOT USING OR CHARGING IT! AND DONT
> KEEP TOPPING YOUR BATTERIES UP!!!!!!!!!!!
> 
> I feel better :)
> 
> Any more?

This belongs in Off Topic.. so if you want to continue take sign up there :-)

BTW, Batteries are considered "consumables" and should be replaced
every 12-18 months.


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