battery question

[deraj090]

Hey guys,

Just got a macbook unibody 2.26 2gb ram. I charged the battery as recommended, leaving it on an extra 2hrs after fully charged. I'm at about 1/2 brightness, not running anything except wifi, and showing 5:31 left directly after taking if off the charge.

Is this normal?
Thanks!

 

[celticpride678]

That is a pretty good battery time. I don't know why you are complaining.

 

[cmaier]

He wasn't complaining

 

[deraj090]

He wasn't complaining

agreed -- i wasn't complaining, just questioning. either way, that number has been fluctuating drastically, so no worries. i think i'll get close to 7hrs on this battery charge.

is it bad to keep the AC plug connected most of the time? or do i really need to charge it all the way, and let it drain all the way continuously?

 

[cmaier]

agreed -- i wasn't complaining, just questioning. either way, that number has been fluctuating drastically, so no worries. i think i'll get close to 7hrs on this battery charge.

is it bad to keep the AC plug connected most of the time? or do i really need to charge it all the way, and let it drain all the way continuously?

I believe most people suggest keeping it plugged in is fine, but once in awhile (say once a month) do a full discharge.

 

[JNB]

You'll note the estimated battery life fluctuate widely based on any number of things: display brightness, apps running, WiFi/Bluetooth on or off, etc. On a full charge, I've shown anything from 2:30 to over 10:00 depending on those variables, and it will raise or lower as things are added or removed from the mix.

As far as battery calibrating, here's the guidance from the source.

 

[deraj090]

thanks for the link.

a question: the computer has been plugged in since last night -- It shows as fully charged, but then says (99%). What does that mean? How can it be fully charged, but only at 99% capacity?

Thanks,
Jared