MBP: tips for healthy and longer battery?

[Jedi5]

Just got a new battery for my MBP.
Battery is at about 50% out the box. For cycle count, should I fully charge the battery now or let it die down and then charge? Does it matter first time around?

One thing I learned the hard way is to fully charge the battery and then let it die down to about 20% or so before you charge it again.

Are there any other tips anyone can share?
I went to the energy saver preferences but really didn't see anything major.

Thoughts?

 

[GGJstudios]

This should answer most, if not all, of your battery questions: Apple Notebook Battery FAQ

One thing I learned the hard way is to fully charge the battery and then let it die down to about 20% or so before you charge it again.

That's not necessary. Read the FAQ.