Ondrej Holzman One of OS X Mountain Lion's new features - Power Nap - is only available for the latest MacBook Air (from 2011 and 2012) and MacBook Pro with Retina display. However, after installing the new operating system, users of the respective MacBooks did not find this feature. However, Apple has already released a firmware update that activates Power Nap on MacBooks Air. An update for MacBook Pro with Retina display is coming…
A firmware update bringing Power Nap support is available for MacBook Air (Mid 2011) a MacBook Air (Mid 2012). On older machines, but containing an SSD, Power Nap will not run. However, it can be activated on the latest MacBook Pro with Retina display, which is still waiting for its firmware update.
And what is a Power Nap even for? A new feature takes care of your computer when you put it to sleep. It regularly updates mail, contacts, calendars, reminders, notes, Photo Stream, Find My Mac and documents in iCloud. If you also have a network-connected Mac, Power Nap can download system updates and perform backups via Time Machine. In addition, it is completely silent during this entire process, it does not make any sounds and the fans do not start. Then when you wake up the computer, you are ready to work immediately.
So it says my Mac doesn't support the downloaded software - Mac Book Air (Mid 2011)... However, it looks like Power Nap is already running... but I haven't installed anything. :)
That sounds cool and I'll probably use it, but one thing scares me, what about the flashlight? We are now used to the fact that when I close the laptop and open it the next day, it has the same battery capacity, if something is synchronizing there all night, how much battery will I have in the morning?
That sounds cool and I'll probably use it, but one thing scares me, what about the flashlight? We are now used to the fact that when I close the laptop and open it the next day, it has the same battery capacity, if something is synchronizing there all night, how much battery will I have in the morning?
Actually….quite a bit…or maybe you won't have anything left :-/
I tried it yesterday and I'm not sure if it makes any sense when running on battery. I did a mischievous experiment with my Air. I activated the PN feature and stayed connected to my iP's hotspot. The connection remained stable even after I closed the Air and put it in my backpack. But the air was slightly warm and it was a bit clear to me that it probably wouldn't be quite ok. NTB was quietly receiving mail at night and synchronizing everything around. When I closed it (at about 20:30 p.m.) it had about 70 percent battery. At around 1 in the morning, I temporarily disabled the hotspot on the iP :) In the morning, when I woke up, the battery level was 0pct. :)
So now I know that when the connection is lost, this Aira function sucks! Watch out for that!
I will make another attempt today.
Are you kidding me so my Air 2010 late is sharp? :YES I was hoping it was just a matter of having an SSD drive.
Too bad, I would love this :/