G-p-m hding while on AC

[Aaron Whitehouse]

Lakin Wecker wrote:
> Users are accustomed to many types of portable devices which run on
> batteries: cell-phones, PDAs, music players, and laptops.  Knowing the
> state of the battery is an important part of using the device. 
> I agree with Corey.  It's important information, and the current default
> will confuse people until they learn that the absence of the icon means
> fully charged.

I have to agree with this. The battery state does not cease being
important when the battery is full. I personally care about looking
after my battery and continually charge and discharge it even when it is
on my desk; when it is full I will unplug it.

Most laptop users care about their battery state (unless there is no
battery present) and it should therefore be there unless it is told not
to be.

Aaron
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