What's the best use pattern for maximum battery health?

[CopperX]

I've just got my own MBP 13" after having a school loaner for a couple of months. When I used the school loaner the battery capacity decreased to 95% in the course of 4 months.

I don't want the same thing to happen to my new MBP. I don't have a real need of using the battery except 2 times a week (when I go teach). So, I can plug it in 99% of the times that I use it.

What's the best way to conserve the battery capacity? Should I use it plugged in most of the time?

 

[Mik3F]

Just use it as normal, the batteries are built to last.

Just make sure to calibrate the battery every few months

 

[dw3bb10]

what do you mean by calibrate the battery?

 

[Reclaim3r]

what do you mean by calibrate the battery?

Completely deplete the charge until it goes to sleep and then completely charge it to full.

 

[ender land]

http://guides.macrumors.com/Laptop_Battery_Guide

 

[simsaladimbamba]

As it hasn't been posted yet:

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