If I remove the battery & run from a power source will it lengthen battery life?

Laptop batteries have finite life spans. Whether you use the power cord and remove the battery it will lengthen the life of the battery. Li-Ion laptop battery lifespan is approximately 1000 charge cycles, or 2-4 years under normal operating conditions. Keeping the battery in a cool place can prolong its life but not in a period of extended storage. The Li-ion battery should be stored at 40 percent rather than full-charge state. The battery ages even if not used. For best results, keep the batter ...

Are notebooks only for people who travel a lot?

No. It was the intent when the first notebooks ("laptops") came out, for them to be mobile computers. Today people find many other reasons for owning a notebook. A large reason is still of course mobility. Business men/women, travellers and students find that being able to easily transport their computers has great benefits.Coupled with a wireless internet connection, many people love the freedom of surfing the net wirelessly and being able to do so in a variety of areas away from thei ...

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