It's not normal behavior. Read the "standby mode" link in my post just two before yours. Also check the links in my earlier post. Another alternative is to leave the MBA charging overnight, which is a good idea anyway if AC power is available.
Thanks for the post.
Let me explain a little further: (read all of your links btw)
I use the MBA in clamshell mode all day at work. BT keyboard and mouse; hdmi external display- pluged in.
I leave work, put in my bag and go home.
Upon arriving at work the next am; I have 83-85% battery life.
Now- if there are 720 hours in a month- how does one achieve this 30 day standby apple claims if 1% per hour is normal. That equals basically 100 hours no?
Also; my previous MBA was on SL and was a 2010 machine. Same exact habits accounted for 1-2% drain under same conditions.
Now- the only thing I can remotely think of (and dread) is that I did set up (2 times) from a TM backup. I did it twice with the same battery result.
Why would a setup as new fix this or would it?
Lastly- I close down every program before I disconnect it from the monitor, including VMware. I do not have power nap enabled, nor is ther any sd card or hd attached.
I have cycle counts adding up if I don't shut down for 8-10 hours.
Going to pick up this afternoon and will post feedback at that point. I fear that when they kept it and told me this is normal and they have never had this complaint has me fearing the typical nothing wrong.