Do I need to turn the macbook off??

henjrn · henjrn #1 (**permalink**)

01-03-2008, 03:07 PM

When I´m on the go, should I turn the macbook off, or is it okay just to close the lid, and put it in the bag??

ki99 · ki99 #2 (**permalink**)

01-03-2008, 03:25 PM

it's perfectly fine to close the lid (which puts it into sleep) and put it in your bag. in fact, i believe some people brag about how long it's been since they turned their macbooks off.

prettyinpunk · prettyinpunk #3 (**permalink**)

01-03-2008, 03:25 PM

macs are made to sleep most of the time, another advancement on M$ constant shut down, restart, etc annoyances!

The Vindicat3d · The Vindicat3d #4 (**permalink**)

01-03-2008, 03:43 PM

yeah i don't think i've turned off my macbook in a few months...

louishen · louishen #5 (**permalink**)

01-03-2008, 03:50 PM

Depends if you agree with Al Gore

Kash · Kash #6 (**permalink**)

01-03-2008, 04:26 PM

I bring my Macbook to my classes and so I'm lugging it around all day. When class ends, I just close the lid, wait a few seconds for the white light to start blinking, then throw it in my bag and head out. I do this at least a half dozen times a day with no ill effects. Sometimes it'll be days or weeks until I restart my Mac.

northy124 · northy124 #7 (**permalink**)

01-03-2008, 04:30 PM

Well you have to turn it off some time my macbook been switched off once sibce i got it 20 days ago.

EuphLlama · EuphLlama #8 (**permalink**)

01-03-2008, 04:41 PM

I have to restart it for updates every once in a while. And I had to shut it down yesterday when Apple figured out that I had a bad battery and they replaced it. Other than that, it never gets shut down. I just close it and throw it on the charger when I get a chance.

NPuter · NPuter #9 (**permalink**)

01-03-2008, 05:19 PM

I try to restart mine every couple of days just to try to keep it running nicely.
Every once in a while, I need to restart it to get something working again. (wireless)

kuchiki · kuchiki #10 (**permalink**)

01-03-2008, 05:49 PM

I have mine always in sleep mode when I am at home.
However, I shut it down when I am transporting it...don't know if it is necessary but just a habit of mine I guess...I actually feel better when it is off while carrying it around.

Eric559 · Eric559 #11 (**permalink**)

01-03-2008, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by henjrn

When I´m on the go, should I turn the macbook off, or is it okay just to close the lid, and put it in the bag??

Whichever one you prefer.

AJcorex · AJcorex #12 (**permalink**)

01-03-2008, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by louishen

Depends if you agree with Al Gore

Made me lol.

rixx03 · rixx03 #13 (**permalink**)

01-03-2008, 11:56 PM

I'm an OC and I just don't feel well when I don't shut it down.

But based on the experiences of the other posters, leaving it asleep seems okay I guess.

The Vindicat3d · The Vindicat3d #14 (**permalink**)

01-04-2008, 12:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rixx03

I'm an OC and I just don't feel well when I don't shut it down.

But based on the experiences of the other posters, leaving it asleep seems okay I guess.

Not only is it okay it is recommended by us and ,  says not to turn it off unless you won't be using it for a day or two.

appleisgreat · appleisgreat #15 (**permalink**)

01-04-2008, 01:14 AM

as of right now mine (actually a PB G4) has been on for:

I never turn mine off unless absolutely necessary!

ki99 #2 (permalink)
Member Since: May 31, 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada. Posts: 926 Mac Specs: Macbook(W) 2GHz, 80GB HD, 1G RAM, Windows XP	01-03-2008, 03:25 PM it's perfectly fine to close the lid (which puts it into sleep) and put it in your bag. in fact, i believe some people brag about how long it's been since they turned their macbooks off. \| MacUpdate \| VersionTracker \| FORUM RULES \|
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Kash #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 03, 2006 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 9,385 Mac Specs: Black Macbook C2D 2GHz 3GB RAM 250GB HD iPhone 4 iPad 3G	01-03-2008, 04:26 PM I bring my Macbook to my classes and so I'm lugging it around all day. When class ends, I just close the lid, wait a few seconds for the white light to start blinking, then throw it in my bag and head out. I do this at least a half dozen times a day with no ill effects. Sometimes it'll be days or weeks until I restart my Mac. June 2007 July 2009
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EuphLlama #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 27, 2007 Location: Colleyville, Texas Posts: 254 Mac Specs: iMac - MacBook Pro - iPhone - Nano - Touch	01-03-2008, 04:41 PM I have to restart it for updates every once in a while. And I had to shut it down yesterday when Apple figured out that I had a bad battery and they replaced it. Other than that, it never gets shut down. I just close it and throw it on the charger when I get a chance. Computer & TV: MacBook Pro 15-inch, Intel 2.2. iMac 20-inch, Intel 2.4. AppleTV 40G iPod: Nano black 4G, Touch 8G Phone: iPhone 4G
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henjrn #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Dec 28, 2007 Posts: 13	01-03-2008, 03:07 PM When I´m on the go, should I turn the macbook off, or is it okay just to close the lid, and put it in the bag??
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louishen #5 (permalink)
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northy124 #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 17, 2007 Posts: 288 Mac Specs: 2.16 GHz C2D, 1GB Ram, MacBook White	01-03-2008, 04:30 PM Well you have to turn it off some time my macbook been switched off once sibce i got it 20 days ago.
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kuchiki #10 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 25, 2007 Posts: 245	01-03-2008, 05:49 PM I have mine always in sleep mode when I am at home. However, I shut it down when I am transporting it...don't know if it is necessary but just a habit of mine I guess...I actually feel better when it is off while carrying it around. My newly created blog: reviews, sites, giveaways and more! Home of iMountIt www.daysofourmacbooks.blogspot.com
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appleisgreat #15 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 29, 2007 Posts: 241	01-04-2008, 01:14 AM as of right now mine (actually a PB G4) has been on for: I never turn mine off unless absolutely necessary!
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