Few quick questions..

I got my new macbook about 2days ago... Since then i'e already fully discharged and recharged twice... However on reading on here it seems that that is a bad thing to have done..
So i was just wondering if you could clear up a few concerns.
1.) is doing what i did really bad, because my understanding over the past few years was that if you didnt charge/discharge them properly that stuffed up your battery life.
2.) is it really okay to have it fully charged, plugged in, and left like that for 2days straight? (For Hypothetical sake,); can i use it all day long plugged in charged or is it bad.
3.) so if #1 is actually bad, that means it is PERFECTLY FINE to keep using it and plugging it in to charge twice a day even if i only run it down to 80% left on the charge b4 charging?
4.) Is there anything, considering i've only just recently acquired the macbook (less then 2days old) that i should kno wabout being a happy customer and how to appropriately use the macbook to make sure that im not posting in one year's time that i am an angry customer because i only get an hours battery usage out of it.
5.) What are the best ways to get 4-5hours out of a charge, and what can i realistically be doing on the macbook at that time to get that, i.e. lets say i was at uni at a lecture just using microsoft word to type notes and what not, aswell as itunes or safari going or something
6.) thankyou for reading my questions.

csidler wrote:
I got my new macbook about 2days ago... Since then i'e already fully discharged and recharged twice... However on reading on here it seems that that is a bad thing to have done..
So i was just wondering if you could clear up a few concerns.
1.) is doing what i did really bad, because my understanding over the past few years was that if you didnt charge/discharge them properly that stuffed up your battery life.
Yes, there is no reason to do this with li_ion batteries. You will only wear out the battery for no reason.
2.) is it really okay to have it fully charged, plugged in, and left like that for 2days straight? (For Hypothetical sake,); can i use it all day long plugged in charged or is it bad.
Yes, It is OK Once the battery is charged it sits dormant and the computer use the power only from the AC supply. The battery is not getting charged after it is full.
3.) so if #1 is actually bad, that means it is PERFECTLY FINE to keep using it and plugging it in to charge twice a day even if i only run it down to 80% left on the charge b4 charging?
It doesn't matter when you charge it. It only has to be below 95 % or the charger won't turn on.
4.) Is there anything, considering i've only just recently acquired the macbook (less then 2days old) that i should kno wabout being a happy customer and how to appropriately use the macbook to make sure that im not posting in one year's time that i am an angry customer because i only get an hours battery usage out of it.
See my lists below.
5.) What are the best ways to get 4-5hours out of a charge, and what can i realistically be doing on the macbook at that time to get that, i.e. lets say i was at uni at a lecture just using microsoft word to type notes and what not, aswell as itunes or safari going or something
There is a link describing how to get the best life. Turn off anything you don't need and turn the screen brightness down.
6.) thankyou for reading my questions.
Your welcome. Here are things that will help you best take care of your battery.
It is OK to leave your battery hooked to the charger most of the time. The only time I unhook mine from the charger is when I calibrate. You should calibrate your battery once a month.
The following links have good information about the MacBook and the care of it's battery.
MacBook reduces processor speed when battery is removed while operating from an A/C adaptor
Apple portable computer's battery does not show a full charge in Mac OS X
Apple Notebook Batteries
Lithium-ion Batteries
MacBook: How to remove or install the battery
Determining Battery Cycle Count
Use and cleaning of MagSafe power connector
Look here for some good tips about battery care.

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