MacBook Pro 13" Battery Lasts Only 2 Hours

This is a brand new MacBook Pro. I was expecting 6 hours out out of the box, but I only get about 2. Here are my stats:
Battery Information:
Model Information:
Serial Number: W094019XH77ZA
Manufacturer: SMP
Device name: bq20z451
Pack Lot Code: 0000
PCB Lot Code: 0000
Firmware Version: 0003
Hardware Revision: 0002
Cell Revision: 0100
Charge Information:
Charge remaining (mAh): 5133
Fully charged: No
Charging: No
Full charge capacity (mAh): 5535
Health Information:
Cycle count: 3
Condition: Normal
Battery Installed: Yes
Amperage (mA): -3182
Voltage (mV): 11864
I have Snow Leopard (10.6) installed. Why is this happening?

Hi LeonardoGolden,
You should definitely be getting more than 2 hours with that sort of Full Charge Capacity on your machine. I have the same model and a slightly lower battery capacity and I'm getting 4+ hours of web surfing and document composition.
Out of curiosity, how is the machine being used? It's obviously a pretty new unit (with only 3 cycles), if you go into Activity Monitor, change the drop down to "All Processes" is there anything consuming more than 10% CPU load? What applications are using during this two hour window?

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Model Information:
****** Number:     W011540DDD3LA
Manufacturer:     SMP
Device Name:     bq20z451
Pack Lot Code:     0000
PCB Lot Code:     0000
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Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes):     10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes):     10
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Wake on Clamshell Open:     Yes
Wake on LAN:     Yes
Current Power Source:     Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim:     Yes
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System Sleep Timer (Minutes):     5
Disk Sleep Timer (Minutes):     10
Display Sleep Timer (Minutes):     2
Wake on AC Change:     No
Wake on Clamshell Open:     Yes
Display Sleep Uses Dim:     Yes
Reduce Brightness:     Yes
Hardware Configuration:
UPS Installed:     No
AC Charger Information:
Connected:     Yes
ID:     0x0100
Wattage (W):     60
Revision:     0x0000
Family:     0x0085
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Just use it - there are numerous tips from Apple:
http://www.apple.com/uk/support/macbookpro/batteries_power/
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farazthambi wrote:
I have a MBP which I purchased in 2009 July, I have noticed when I charge my MB the last goes up to only 97% and the battery lasts only for about an hour and a half. I am still under warranty till 2012.
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