Battery Life

[djcraze]

I have a late 2008 MacBook Pro. I recently purchased a new battery as the one that came with it wasn't holding a great charge. I think it's health was at about 40%. Anyways, I'm up to 250 cycles and my health is already down to 62% ... is this normal or is my battery crap?

Thanks!

P.S.
I've been told that for a better battery life that you should let the battery drain instead of draining halfway and recharging, so that's what I've done since day 1 on this new battery. I'm beginning to think that's B.S.

 

[Cr0nus]

http://guides.macrumors.com/Laptop_Battery_Guide

Macrumors guide about this topic along with many others found at MRoogle.com

 

[GGJstudios]

This should answer most, if not all, of your battery questions:

Apple Notebook Battery FAQ​

 

[snaky69]

I have a late 2008 MacBook Pro. I recently purchased a new battery as the one that came with it wasn't holding a great charge. I think it's health was at about 40%. Anyways, I'm up to 250 cycles and my health is already down to 62% ... is this normal or is my battery crap?

Thanks!

P.S.
I've been told that for a better battery life that you should let the battery drain instead of draining halfway and recharging, so that's what I've done since day 1 on this new battery. I'm beginning to think that's B.S.

Lithium-polymer batteries do not have a memory effect, use and recharge as you see fit, it does not damage the battery in any way. You were indeed told BS.

 

[Pballer110]

if you bought the battery within the year it should still be under warranty.