Thread: Laptop Auto Power-On / Turn-On Module

Just out of interest, if anyone wants a piece of software that can shutdown/restart/stanby/hibernate the laptop when the AC is removed, check it out here...

ShutControl - http://www.mp3car.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=901994#post901994

It doesn't appear there is a piece of software like this yet (or I haven't seen it), so its perfect in conjunction with your shutdown controller. But, it does require the AC Power to turn off when the IGN goes off.

Just to clarify things since this thread has become cluttered with other posts/circuits and I've been getting numerous emails/pms about this... The circuits and modules that I talk about in the first post (and to about post 39) are the ones I build and support. Please check out my website for more information, testimonials, faqs, etc...

Originally Posted by isawultra

Ok. After reading all 5 pages, this module doesnt have an auto hibernate function? Please correct me if I am wrong.

When can you release modules that have both features?

You are correct, my module does not have that feature and I'm sorry, but I really haven't gotten around to trying to add it. I have a million things going on and Windows can be configured to go into hibernate as soon as a laptop is unplugged (turning the car off and the power supply) so it hasn't been at the top of my list of things to do.


later...

Originally Posted by nbptypeslow

price is the same no matter how long the wire?

That's correct. $35 + shipping.

Originally Posted by miwise

Am I to understand it doesn't bring a laptop out of standby? Only hibernation?

The module simulates/duplicates pressing the power button. So it should bring the system out of either

/From Microsoft:

Originally Posted by MicroSoft

To come out of standby, you should press the power button or open the lid of your computer.