Power Nap for MacBook Pro Early 2011

[Zetaprime]

Is it safe to use InsomniaX (2.0.1) on a machine with Power Nap enabled? Power nap is great and all, but InsomniaX is useful in allowing apps other than Time Machine and software update to run while the lid is closed. Power Nap doesn't replace InsomniaX functionality. I've been afraid to try using InsomiaX since the Power Nap update for fear that it's not compatible with the way the new power management works and will lead to instability or outright freezes.

 

[specik]

Is it safe to use InsomniaX (2.0.1) on a machine with Power Nap enabled? Power nap is great and all, but InsomniaX is useful in allowing apps other than Time Machine and software update to run while the lid is closed. Power Nap doesn't replace InsomniaX functionality. I've been afraid to try using InsomiaX since the Power Nap update for fear that it's not compatible with the way the new power management works and will lead to instability or outright freezes.

I installed Caffeine and tried to use it after installing the PowerNap SMC update for my Retina MacBoo Pro. When I opened the lid I was greeted with a kernel panic. I think these apps aren't compatible yet due to the changes in sleep behavior.

 

[Zetaprime]

I installed Caffeine and tried to use it after installing the PowerNap SMC update for my Retina MacBoo Pro. When I opened the lid I was greeted with a kernel panic. I think these apps aren't compatible yet due to the changes in sleep behavior.

That's kinda what I figured. I hope those apps will get updated for ML w/Power Nap.

 

[macneubie]

Some detailed new writeup about PN features, limitations.

http://www.macworld.com/article/1167970/up_close_with_mountain_lion_power_nap.html