Is it possible to leave the device plugged in &amp; switched on 24/7? What would be the disadvantages of doing so?
10176
It is possible to leave it on 24/7. The only disadvantage would be a higher power bill as it would continuously draw power. I usually turn it off at night though.
1035951
Yes you can, if you leave it plugged into the usb port on the computer the lights will stay on unless you turn them off with the function + F5-F6 keys.
962323
I only turn it on when my phone needs to be recharged. I bet it would cause a problem to leave the case on 24/7
39493
Yes. There's a "power on" setting unrelated to the timer, so you can keep it on continuously.
293233
No, you will have to plug and unplug devices manually. You could get an adapter that does that though
1298025
Yes. Just keep it plugged in 24/7 and you wont have to worry about the battery going dead or having to reconnect it.
136005
My mother-in-law has one she leaves on 24/7; no problems. My mother turns hers off occasionally. It's a personal preference:)
1200372
I use it primarily unplugged unless I am on for extended periods of time. Occasionally I have had too much data combined with long periods of use that require I plug it in because it gets so hot.
1013824
If you leave it plugged in and the room is dark it will be on. If you don't want it on you unplug it.
1059891
I Have many computers in my house and for years I always left them on.Turning them on and off can damage the Boot Sector Over Time.As for leaving the Envy Rove Unplugged. The Battery needs to be exercised to retain it's potential.(Use then recharge then use etc.) I would not leave it unplugged for to long a time.
75076
I don't think so. I keep it set at 3 hours and the only way to stop it from working is to unplug it. (e.g. I only want it on for 2 hours)
1324085
Yes. Set it to the off setting. No nite lite but full function in case of power loss.
1417770
Yes, you can leave it plugged in 24/7. If you were not going to start your car for a month, you might want to unplug it, but even then, it wouldn't use enough power to drain your battery. If you have a digital watch, think how long it will run on it's little tiny battery. Just about the same thing with this little voltage meter. I have mine in a boat and I never unplug it.
1611378
Short answer is no. You could disconnect the power to it. I keep it hidden, but if the need arises, I can reach and hit the reconnect button.
751410
I don't think it really has to be powered constantly, it is just a recommendation so it doesn't have to reboot every time it gets turned back on. So you can turn it off if you want, there is nothing that says you have to leave it on.
97108
I'm pretty sure you get the benefits, just as long as it's plugged in to the outlet. It doesn't have to be turned on:)
725583
I can't honestly answer that due to I leave mine plugged in all the time, sorry