I recently bought a new laptop. This is my first laptop;I was using desktop before.
My question is:
Is it ok to keep my Laptop constantly connected to power outlet even fully charged? OR
Do I run it on battery always and charge it when it required ? OR
Do I have to do some hybrid like connect to power source only when doing certain kind of work ?
Which of the above 3 options is the best way to increase my laptop battery life ?
My laptop details:
DELL Studio 1558
Intel Core i5 M450 2.4 GHz
4GB RAM
320 GB 7200 rpm HDD
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Windows 7 Professional
Usage:
1. Play games
2. Watch movies, videos
3. Do Development/programming work (I'm a software professional)
4. Planning to develop games (as a hobby)
P.S: Just out of curiosity, does the same apply to alienware laptops that are meant for gaming..?
My question is:
Is it ok to keep my Laptop constantly connected to power outlet even fully charged? OR
Do I run it on battery always and charge it when it required ? OR
Do I have to do some hybrid like connect to power source only when doing certain kind of work ?
Which of the above 3 options is the best way to increase my laptop battery life ?
My laptop details:
DELL Studio 1558
Intel Core i5 M450 2.4 GHz
4GB RAM
320 GB 7200 rpm HDD
ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470
Windows 7 Professional
Usage:
1. Play games
2. Watch movies, videos
3. Do Development/programming work (I'm a software professional)
4. Planning to develop games (as a hobby)
P.S: Just out of curiosity, does the same apply to alienware laptops that are meant for gaming..?