I found this post from GGJstudios to be really helpful when trying to know what to do with the battery: https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/9875442/
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I found this post from GGJstudios to be really helpful when trying to know what to do with the battery: https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/9875442/
Thanks for the advice
. My current MBP has a host of other issues (why I'm replacing it ), but I'll certainly keep this in mind for my new rMBP I had thought it was bad to let it completely discharge since you get all those warnings when it gets close. If nothing else it's probably bad for the other parts of the computer to quit without shutting down properly.
I also want enough battery on rMBP update
At least 9 solid hours running presentations with Keynote on projector!
RE: Battery cycles
We're way off topic, but it's kind of important considering all the misinformation available out there. As has been pointed out, you do not want to completely discharge your battery if you can avoid it. There's nothing to be gained there, except maybe calibration, which in is no longer suggested even by Apple.
I think there's plenty of confusion from statements like this (from Apple's own battery page):
"Lithium-ion polymer batteries need to be used for maximum performance. If you don’t use your device often, be sure to complete a charge cycle at least once a month."
This is a reasonable point, however it should not be interpreted to mean that you should do a full discharge. The statement is that you should complete at least one charge cycle per month. You can accomplish this, for example, by draining the battery to 50% and then recharging it twice.
See Apple's description of a charge cycle:
"A charge cycle means using all of the battery’s power, but that doesn’t necessarily mean a single charge. For instance, you could listen to your iPod for a few hours one day, using half its power, and then recharge it fully. If you did the same thing the next day, it would count as one charge cycle"
Just wanted to clarify that since I think many people see that first statement and think "I should discharge to 0% once a month," which is not what's being said.
We're way off topic, but it's kind of important considering all the misinformation available out there. As has been pointed out, you do not want to completely discharge your battery if you can avoid it. There's nothing to be gained there, except maybe calibration, which in is no longer suggested even by Apple.
I think there's plenty of confusion from statements like this (from Apple's own battery page):
"Lithium-ion polymer batteries need to be used for maximum performance. If you don’t use your device often, be sure to complete a charge cycle at least once a month."
This is a reasonable point, however it should not be interpreted to mean that you should do a full discharge. The statement is that you should complete at least one charge cycle per month. You can accomplish this, for example, by draining the battery to 50% and then recharging it twice.
See Apple's description of a charge cycle:
"A charge cycle means using all of the battery’s power, but that doesn’t necessarily mean a single charge. For instance, you could listen to your iPod for a few hours one day, using half its power, and then recharge it fully. If you did the same thing the next day, it would count as one charge cycle"
Just wanted to clarify that since I think many people see that first statement and think "I should discharge to 0% once a month," which is not what's being said.
And besides all that, has anyone actually measured the difference in battery lifespan depending on the charging/discharging practices used? For all this trouble and concern it better be significant.
If "good" charging/discharging practices adds 6 months to a 5 year battery, is that worth the trouble?
If "good" charging/discharging practices adds 6 months to a 5 year battery, is that worth the trouble?
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Thanks, very helpful post. May I just underline the key sentence?
AppleCare support recommends that if you leave your Mac plugged in most of the time, unplug it every 2 or 3 days and run on battery down to somewhere around 50%, then plug it back in. That keeps the electrons moving.
This solve my question.
Ok guys 12 days to go!!! Damn Apple why having the keynote the same day of microsoft and nokia? Why didn't you anticipate your competitors and, most importantly, made us happier with a 15th Oct keynote instead?
And, final question, why everyone does the keynote on tuesday? What's so important with that day?
Will we arrive at 500 pages?
Thanks, very helpful post. May I just underline the key sentence?
AppleCare support recommends that if you leave your Mac plugged in most of the time, unplug it every 2 or 3 days and run on battery down to somewhere around 50%, then plug it back in. That keeps the electrons moving.
This solve my question.
Ok guys 12 days to go!!! Damn Apple why having the keynote the same day of microsoft and nokia? Why didn't you anticipate your competitors and, most importantly, made us happier with a 15th Oct keynote instead?
And, final question, why everyone does the keynote on tuesday? What's so important with that day?
Will we arrive at 500 pages?
Battery health tips are like tips on brushing your teeth, no matter what you do, you're doing it wrong.
Battery health tips are like tips on brushing your teeth, no matter what you do, you're doing it wrong.
maybe a better analogy would be like the inverse of not shaving...
maybe a better analogy would be like the inverse of not shaving...
I charge my laptop whenever I shave.. which is at least 3 times a day
Agent-P said:$100/hour? That's insane. I should really look into becoming an IT consultant. That, and I should learn to speak slower
I'm a fast-talker myself - even by New York standards. Don't let that stop you - do what you do best and you'll adjust your pace with time.
Ugh...! Just 12 more days until I never have to see the name "GSPice" on my screen ever again!!
We interrupt this public service message about shaving habits and dying kittens to bring you this:
The Mac line has not been forgotten, as the late-2013 editions of the Macbook Pro and Mac Mini will be announced during the event, according to our sources. Both computers will receive Intels Haswell processors as part of their update.
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/10/09/new-macbook-pro-release-likely-timed-fall-ipad-event/
The Mac line has not been forgotten, as the late-2013 editions of the Macbook Pro and Mac Mini will be announced during the event, according to our sources. Both computers will receive Intels Haswell processors as part of their update.
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2013/10/09/new-macbook-pro-release-likely-timed-fall-ipad-event/
Seems to be copied word for word from the other article from Sept:
http://currenteditorials.com/2013/09/11/round-two-apples-october-event/
Though I'll still say those guys did nail it. Oct 22nd event, iMac not being part of it.
Edit: Whoops. When I actually clicked the link it turns out they were quoting the article in question. Either way it's still just that one initial source.
Either way, both have been posted in this thread at least 3 or 4 times. Although those not wanting to read through the entire 11k post thread, I can't blame you
If you're wondering why the apple event is on Oct 22 and not Oct 15, it may have something to do with this.
http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/google-nexus-5-and-android-kitkat-set-for-15-october-50012457/
http://crave.cnet.co.uk/mobiles/google-nexus-5-and-android-kitkat-set-for-15-october-50012457/
Yikes. I guess Skittles really missed the boat--coulda cashed in big time on the iPhone 5C!!
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Ugh...! Just 12 more days until I never have to see the name "GSPice" on my screen ever again!!
Except that I'm not getting it when it's released.
And wait a sec, do I bug you that much? I agree with most of what you post!
Maybe Apple wants KitKat to be shown first so they can quickly copy all of its features in a week and talk about "iOS 7.1" on 22 October.
/sarcasm
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