improving batterylifetime

[Rocketeer]

hi everybody


I got my new macbook yesterday and of course I want my battery to last some time...

is it true that too many recharge cycles harm the battery?

should I always use the full battery capacity and plug the recharcher only when the battery is empty or should I reload the battery even if I used the macbook only 30 minutes

which technique is better for the battery? How and when do you recharge?

thanks for your time

 

[WildCowboy]

Just use your battery however is convenient for you. Very small charge/discharge cycles near the maximum aren't great for your battery due to the possibility of overcharging, but OS X knows not to charge your battery if you plug it in when it's above approximately 93-95%.

Just calibrate your battery every few months to give it a full stretch and to make sure it's giving good information to the OS, and you'll be fine.