I got the Air in July and for the first few weeks it was speedy quick, but now I'm waiting ~30 seconds for it to shut down. That's longer than my five year old Macbook. Can I do something?
Don't shut it down then.
Why do people feel the urge to shut down their MBAs?
Don't shut it down then.
Why do people feel the urge to shut down their MBAs?
I have to chime in with the rest of the people on this thread - why shut down? Why even worry about shutdown time? Just put that bad boy to sleep!
Because sometimes there are reasons for shutting it down. And OP is right, shutting down OS X takes an extraordinarily long time.
What are those reasons? I'm not trying to be difficult, I just almost NEVER see a reason to shutdown. Here's what I can think of:
1. System Update requiring a shutdown - infrequent.
2. Won't be using the Air for 15-20+ days - probably infrequent.
What am I missing here?
To everyone making the issue sound like it isn't a big deal and that shutting down is a thing of the past. be real. My macbook air exhibited the same issue and I didn't really care but the genius rep took notice when I was coming in for a unrelated issue and marked it down to a bad logic board.
Either way don't dismiss it immediately. My macbook air now turns on and off within 2-3 seconds from a cold boot.
- So you have a few minutes in the am while the computer boots (my personal fav)
Not so much with the Air, but I can definitely attest to this on my work PC. I've literally had 15 minute startups before because of corporate computer policies.
Interestingly I rang Applecare yesterday regarding a minor annoyance with my rMBP on waking from a long term sleep.
I was told that Apple laptops are not designed to stay in sleep for long periods of time (even overnight) and they should be shutdown.
Even if you have a problem with that argument I am surprised that some people here ask why someone needs to shutdown at all. Really?
I would argue that it's bordering on ridiculous to not shutdown for weeks on end.
But that's just me.![]()
Interestingly I rang Applecare yesterday regarding a minor annoyance with my rMBP on waking from a long term sleep.
I was told that Apple laptops are not designed to stay in sleep for long periods of time (even overnight) and they should be shutdown.
Even if you have a problem with that argument I am surprised that some people here ask why someone needs to shutdown at all. Really?
I would argue that it's bordering on ridiculous to not shutdown for weeks on end.
But that's just me.![]()
People on Mavericks have said this has been fixed as far as I'm aware
Also for the people who say to not shut down, why the **** are you posting in this thread? Just get out and stop making worthless comments
Security is a good reason to shut down your machine. I routinely shut-down when I leave it unattended in a "semi-public" place... such as in the trunk of my car, a hotel room safe, or other place were theft is possible and/or easy.
The combination of using FV2, Firmware password, and cold shutdown is the best practical approach to protecting your data... and hence your identity.
/Jim
not arguing with you but what specifically does shutting down do for you in that situation that sleep wouldn't?