I had tested with kernel 3.12.0-031200rc2-generic, same behavior. But I feel somewhat worst, saving delayed for 30 seconds...
** Changed in: linux (Ubuntu) Status: Incomplete => Confirmed -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1222313 Title: 0bc2:2300 [HP Pavillion dm3-1109TU] External HDD goes into low power mode delaying saving by 10-20 seconds To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/linux/+bug/1222313/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs