First cycle of MacBook pro retina of battery

During the first charge of he MacBook pro retina, is it best to fully charge it and leave it on the plug?

you can leave your Retina plugged in since once it's fully charged, it will stop charging......
as with any macbook battery, it's best to use it plugged in when you're close to a power outlet and use it once in a while under it's own power and charge it back up once it's down to 75% to keep the battery in optimal condition...
do not use your macbook under it's own power to 0%....it will do more harm than good to your battery...
good luck and have fun with your new Retina..

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And I have been around for a few years but mostly get active whenever I purchase a new Macbook. you know how the honeymoon period is
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