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When is leaving my laptop on more energy-efficient than putting it to sleep?

Asked by santheo (5points) May 16th, 2008

In other words, when I go to the bathroom at a coffeshop for 90 seconds, is it better to leave my laptop in screensaver mode, or to put it to sleep and wake it up when I get back? I assume putting it to sleep and waking it up causes a spike in energy. I have a Macbook, in case that’s relevant.

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