[Bug 528543] Re: Optimize battery lifespan option
** Changed in: gnome-power-manager (Ubuntu) Status: New = Confirmed -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/528543 Title: Optimize battery lifespan option To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/gnome-power-manager/+bug/528543/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 528543] Re: Optimize battery lifespan option
I'd love to see this functionality implemented for more than just ThinkPads! -- Optimize battery lifespan option https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/528543 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 528543] Re: Optimize battery lifespan option
for lenovo thinkpads the low level infrastructure for this request is already in ubuntu in the form of a sysfs interface (tp-smapi-dkms package in lucid). http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/Tp_smapi#Battery_charge_control_features what about other hardware? -- Optimize battery lifespan option https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/528543 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 528543] Re: Optimize battery lifespan option
** Changed in: gnome-power-manager (Ubuntu) Importance: Undecided = Wishlist -- Optimize battery lifespan option https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/528543 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 528543] Re: Optimize battery lifespan option
@lavinog - I agree on your assertion that it is counterintuitive to keep a battery at low capacity for a portable device. Which is why I think having profiles is a good alternative. By default, let it operate as it is doing now - charge always. However, a lot of people use their laptops as desktop replacements and it makes sense for them to choose a optimize battery lifespan - battery will not be fully charged option. As I have read on many sites, even charging batteries only when they fall below 90% is far better than continuous charging. A 90% charge is still a very acceptable number for portable devices. Profile-based battery charging gives one the flexibility to tune your system to maximize battery lifespan. -- Optimize battery lifespan option https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/528543 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
[Bug 528543] Re: Optimize battery lifespan option
The 40% limit is for if you plan to store your battery. I would not recomend operating a portable device at such a low capacity. Most manufactures seem to agree that charging a battery to the full capacity can reduce the life expectancy of the battery, but this seems to be in 80-95% area. Should software override the manufacturer's implementation? -- Optimize battery lifespan option https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/528543 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
