Ask HN: Is it possible for computer to turn on/off fast?

Re:Ask HN: Is it possible for computer to turn on/off fast? by dewey on Wednesday February 02, 2022 @07:32AM (#30176636)

What about an iPad? You open it (If you have the keyboard accessory) and it's ready instantly with the app you last opened. Something like iA Writer is very minimalistic with no distractions and everything is full screen. It's basically a white background with a cursor.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible for computer to turn on/off fast? by softwaredoug on Wednesday February 02, 2022 @10:41AM (#30179103)

For some reason I’ve found iPad with keyboard one of the best ways to write. It seems to get fewer distractions than phone or laptop and has stickier “full screen” that’s harder to tab away from.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible for computer to turn on/off fast? by eimrine on Wednesday February 02, 2022 @07:58AM (#30176867)

Sounds nice, what is the "keyboard accessory" you have mentioned? Does iPad really starts instantly after battery has replaced or drained to zero? For example, my Blackberry also starts instantly, but if replace the battery, the next start will be more than a minute long.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible for computer to turn on/off fast? by dewey on Wednesday February 02, 2022 @08:03AM (#30176908)

I'm talking about the "Apple Magic Keyboard for iPad Pro" but any Bluetooth keyboard should work too. If the battery is fully drained it shuts down and it'll have to start up (Couple of seconds). It isn't really an issue as a charge usually lasts you a couple of days, especially if it's just writing.

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Re:Ask HN: Is it possible for computer to turn on/off fast? by redohmy on Wednesday February 02, 2022 @11:27AM (#30179733)

Is this similar to a computer in sleep mode. Actually, I think a computer in sleep mode won't need much energy.

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