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DESCRIPTION
DeepSleep will allow your Mac laptop or desktop to sleep without using any power or drain the batteries. It saves everything to disk and stops using power completely. When you wake up your machines by pressing the power button, DeepSleep will restore everything and wake up just like you left it. It takes a little longer than normal sleep but it is a great battery saver when you know you won't be using the computer for a while. Give it a try, you will love the convenience and the extra battery life! - Extends the battery life on your MacBook. - Saves power when you are not using your desktop Mac. - Compatible with "Password on wake" feature. - Easy to use Dashboard Widget.
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WHAT'S NEW
Version 1.2:
  • It now works with Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.4.3 or later, a Mac that supports Safe Sleep (if you are not sure read this).

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Developer:axonic labs
Downloads:2,172
  - Version d/l:978
Utilities:System
License:Free
Date:12 Sep 2009
Platform:PPC/Intel
RATING
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DeepSleep Widget User Reviews (6 posts)Write A Review
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Nov 7 2009

MAREK SIWCZAK  I tried version 1.2 on my iMac with Mac OS X 10.6.1 - the widget does nothing - when I click it Dashboard quits and this is it. Anyone with similar issue?  
(Version 1.2)

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Nov 20 2009

BVILA  I'm having the same problem. The old version worked great under Leopard, but the new version just quits Dashboard and doesn't do anything. Does anyone have a solution?  
(Version 1.2)

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Nov 21 2009

MAREK SIWCZAK  What fixed the problem in my case was changing Mac OS X default language from Polish to English. But it's a workaround rather than a solution so I don't use the widget now. I use SuspendNow! instead and it works great.  
(Version 1.2)

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Nov 21 2009

BVILA  Hmm, I'm running the English version already, so that probably won't help. :-) I downloaded a little applescript app called Hibernate and that seems to work too, but I was so used to using the DeepSleep widget. Hopefully there's a solution that doesn't involve switching languages :-)  
(Version 1.2)

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Nov 1 2009

FREE_DEVELOPMENT  I used this a couple times, and now my computer (13" MacBook Pro 2009) always goes to hibernation even when I do not hit the widget. How can I turn it back so my computer only goes into normal sleep when I close the lid?  
(Version 1.2)

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Sep 13 2009
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RISEOFCHAOS  Thanks for the Snow Leopard compatibility!

This is a very useful widget, I recommend it every MacBook or MacBook Pro User.  
(Version 1.2)

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Sep 13 2009
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MACSTERDAM  Thank you for the update. I've been using this for a very long time now, and really missed not having it in Snow Leopard. I've found this widget to be the most convenient and most reliable way to use deep sleep every now and then.  
(Version 1.2)

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Dec 11 2008

PISSNAROUND  I have an iMac with an external drive connected. When I try putting it into hibernation, on wake up using either this or Midnight, I get a message on wake that my external drive wasn't put away properly. I take it hibernation wasn't meant for a Mac with external devices connected.  
(Version 1.1.1)

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Dec 10 2008

FLASH1296  This developer is being deceptive by omission.

The process that he is talking about is called "hibernation"

There are several preference panes that will permit your Mac to hibernate.

Hibernation is better than sleep, if you do not mind waiting longer for your mac to awaken.   
(Version 1.1.1)

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Dec 11 2008

PETER DA SILVA  The problem is that these other apps only let you choose between sleep and hibernate all the time. When I'm going to a meeting, I just sleep my laptop while I'm walking to the meeting. When I'm going to head home, I hibernate it so it doesn't burn power overnight. The old "Deep Sleep" in the dock was perfect.

The new Dashboard widget is annoying. Even if I used Dashboard it's an extra step to bring Dashboard up to sleep, so I still use the old dock app.  
(Version 1.1.1)

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