Using macbook as my desktop.

[jesusplay]

well im replacing my desktop with the macbook.

i need to know if i just keep the macbook connected to the charger all day every day and like never use battery power will it effect the battery life if i decide to take my macbook with me somewhere(like once evey month).

i think i remebr something i read on here about draining the battery every 2 weeks or something?

 

[xraydoc]

well im replacing my desktop with the macbook.

i need to know if i just keep the macbook connected to the charger all day every day and like never use battery power will it effect the battery life if i decide to take my macbook with me somewhere(like once evey month).

i think i remebr something i read on here about draining the battery every 2 weeks or something?

It is best to cycle the battery periodically. I don't have a link handy, but there is a whole page of battery tips on Apple's support pages.

 

[wedge234]

yeah, you could do that, you just need to unplug your computer or take it for a walk every once in a while to keep the battery in shape.

 

[MacHappytjg]

or you can take the battery out but cycleing is the best for a while than take it out

 

[techlover828]

or you can take the battery out but cycleing is the best for a while than take it out

and don't let the magsafe unplug

 

[.:R2theT]

I don't have a link handy, but there is a whole page of battery tips on Apple's support pages.

This one?

 

[bluedoggiant]

This one?

This one.

 

[priller]

or you can take the battery out but cycleing is the best for a while than take it out

Taking the battery out makes it run slower.

 

[jesusplay]

thank u kind mac users

 

[spooky mulder]

Taking the battery out makes it run slower.

really, how/why does it run slower?

 

[yoyo5280]

However I don't understand why you would want a laptop to be a desktop. Buying a normal desktop would be faster option, wouldnt it? Save money with a mini or space with an iMac.

 

[juanster]

i do the same thing, the reason i decided to do this was so that i could have a nice size screen for movies, pictures and such and also the portability of it to take it with me to class.. don't regret it for a sec best decision ever

 

[priller]

really, how/why does it run slower?

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305336

 

[WardC]

or you can take the battery out but cycleing is the best for a while than take it out

Yeah, I would say just take the battery out. BUT -- I am letting my mom use my MacBook now (I have a MBP which I use too)...and the battery is in the unit, and the power is hooked up 24/7, it's been sitting there for nearly a year hooked to power and it's never crashed. 19" Xerox LCD and iMac keyboard hooked to the unit. It's used for internet access in the downstairs of our house.

 

[MacHappytjg]

Yeah, I would say just take the battery out. BUT -- I am letting my mom use my MacBook now (I have a MBP which I use too)...and the battery is in the unit, and the power is hooked up 24/7, it's been sitting there for nearly a year hooked to power and it's never crashed. 19" Xerox LCD and iMac keyboard hooked to the unit. It's used for internet access in the downstairs of our house.

yea i just take it out if im doing a download over night but usually i use my imac but i might sell it so i jus take out the batt