MacBook Pro-How long should the battery last?

Hi there i just recently got a MacBook Pro a month ago this is my first laptop and i was wondering how long the batery is ment to last for befroe going flat? my macbook is the most recent 13 inch one and its battery only tends to last 6 or 7 hours before i need to charge it again, just wondering if this is normal?

I have the same MacBook Pro, and "eww" is absolutely right. 6-7 hours is what you will get under normal use. Now if you want to see the battery reach 10 hours, dim the screen to 6% and just do nothing. Just kidding, but you get the point.

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How long should the battery last while surfing the web?

I'm curious to know how long the battery on my Macbook should last when just surfing the web and downloading music and videos. I'm getting about 3 hours, I have a feeling it should be a lot longer. I don't have the brightness all the way up and I dim the illuminated keys.

It really depends on your configuration and what you are doing on the web.
If you have minimum RAM, the HDD will be accessed more often, causing heat which causes the fan to come on more often, which uses up power.
While I watch youtube and other forms of streaming video, my fans are usually on, so my battery life is less.
While cruising these boards and such, my battery lasts twice as long as streaming.
3 hrs while downloading music and videos is not a bad figure.
What you might want to do is watch a 2 hour movie and document the amount of time you get from the battery.
Do the same while streaming a movie.
Do some typing and or general surfing sans streaming type stuff.
The above spans a different range of CPU and graphics usage.
Then post back your times here. You will get a better indication of battery condition.
Also, post back with how much RAM you have.
Adam
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How long should the battery last?

Hello:
I have a MacBook Pro from february 2007. The battery (which Apple had to replace while under warranty), lasts for about 2:30 to 3 hours, depending on what I am doing. Is that normal? What is the expected/theoretical time it should last before completely dischanging?
Thanks

That's pretty normal, yes, and nothing to be concerned about.
You can check the "health" of your battery in System Profiler - look at the numbers for Full Charge Capacity and Cycle Count. Health is the percent of the original (new battery) capacity, which is 5500 mAh for a 15" MBP, and 6300 mAh for a 17" MBP, i.e. (current Full charge capacity / 5500 or 6300 * 100). Apple spec is 80% health for 300 cycles. Li-based batteries like the one in your MBP have a useful life of 400-500 charge cycles or 3-4 years, whichever comes first.
Hope this helps...

How long should the battery last in between uses?

I am just wondering how long the battery should last in between uses? I find mine really goes down FAST..I just purchased this on Sunday and charged it the right amount of time as such. The first time I used it after the initial charge I was downloading 2 music albums and just left it on and by morning the battery was drained..shouldn't it have lasted at least a few days? Its an iPod touch 16g V2.
Then lastnight I had it charged and was browing youtube and in a couple hours the battery was about 1/2 way..is this normal?
Thanks for your help!

The Touch's Wireless Internet access really chews up the battery time. When you're not using the wireless, go to Settings and turn Wireless off. When you're ready to go browsing, you can always turn it back on. If you already have a wireless access set up in your abode, the Touch will quickly "re-find" it and you'll be browsing again. If you're in a public free wireless area, you'll have to log on, etc.
If I leave wireless on all the time, my iPod Touch battery life is like halved-- sometimes more. The same holds true when viewing movies or video.
Hope this helps!
Abide.

How long should my battery last on my ipod classic

how long should my battery last on my ipod classic?

Depends on its age, settings that in use on the device, what it is being used for, and whether or not it is being charged up to 100% each time (usually takes a minimum of about 4 hours or so).
According to Apple tech specs for the current iPod Classic you should be able to get 36 hours of audio playback on a full charge or up to 6 hours of video.
http://www.apple.com/ipodclassic/specs.html
B-rock

How long would the battery last if you were usinng it for...

How long would the battery last if you were usinng it for wireless msn around the house..
Thanks,
Andrew

I never get less than 3 1/2 hours and generally get a bit over 4 hours on a fully charged battery. Before unplugging I make sure BlueTooth and sound is off, the backlight is set as low as I can stand it, I have no disc in the drive, and all the applications and files I intend to use are running and loaded. The three biggest juice eaters are the display's backlight, the hard drive and optical drive so I minimize the use of all three while unplugged.
Are Mac notebooks tough? A couple quick stories: I dropped my G3 iBook off my desk and it hit the concrete floor on its corner breaking off a large piece of plastic. I fashioned a fiberglass bandage and used the computer for 3 months before finding a functional used shell. A customer came in with a horrifically bent PowerBook last summer - it fell out of his motorcycle sidebag while he was driving (35 MPH) and was run over by at least 1 car. It booted up and the display while bent by the mangled case still worked. I actually used Migration Assistent to move his stuff to the new computer. A student brought me his MacBook which he'd dropped down half a flight of stairs at the college. It had been in a lightly padded sleeve. It looked banged up - there were some fractures to the bottom case and the hinge squealed terribly as I opened it. But the computer woke up and it checked out okay. AppleCare basically replaced everything but the innards - the guy's home insurance covered all but the deductible which was a good thing - that is an expensive repair! Would the typical PC survive these accidents? Well, I know from experience the cheap plastic Dell and HP models wouldn't.

HT4623 Hi!My iPAD lost its charge fast !!I've got an iPAD capacity 57,1GB and it has available 55,1GB ,version 7.0.4 .I'd like to know how long does the battery last when it is 100 % charged.

Hi!I've just installed the iOS 7.0.4 operating system and the battery lost its charge at an incredibly speed.I'd like to know how long does the battery last if everything is right when it has 100% charge.Thanks!

I`m `propping` up this thread to to the top of the forums again as it`s been three months and not a single community member or Apple support personnel have replied, which I find discouraging.
I`ve tried everything - both the iOS device(s) and Apple TV have been upgraded (albeit reluctantly) to the latest versions, since iOS 7 looks like crap compared to iOS 6. Both use the same WiFi network. Bluetooth is set to `off`, as per the online tutorials on the Apple Support page.
I also tried shutting all of them down, including the router, waiting 30 seconds and turning the router, then the Apple TV then the iOS device on sequentially with 30 seconds in between each, again as per this discussion forum, and still nothing.
Why can Apple not make a technology, such as AirPlay, work with greater than 10%?
Any other ideas?
Come on, people.
Thanks,
Doug

How long does the battery last on ipod touch 4g?

how long does the battery last on ipod touxh 4g?

crystalfromrichlands wrote:
how long does the battery last on ipod touxh 4g?
Until it dies.
That would depend entirely on what you do with it and how much you use it.

Ow long should the battery last on an iPod touch 4g?

My iPod touch 4g with IOS4 (I daren't upgrade to 5 after hearing the battery problems people have had with it!) takes two hours to fully charge and the battery lasts for only a measly 3-4 hours before I need to chage it up again! As you can understand this makes it pretty much useless as a portable device. It drains faster when using certain apps, especially most games, windows live messenger and the Facebook app, it even drains while switched off so I cannot rely on the alarm function to wake me up in the morning either! It has been like this ever since I boughtbit brand new at christmas from HMV. I payed a lot of money for my iPod and I will feel incredibly cheated if this is the best it can do. Could anyone tell me how long an iPod touch 4g battery should last, and how long yours does so I can see if the problem's widespread or if I have a faulty battery? I would be so grateful. Also if the poor battery life is a common problem what can I do to make it last longer? And if I have a product with a faulty battery which I did not purchase from an apple store how do I go about getting repairs? Thank-you for your time.

iPods can only last about 2 hours playing games 3-4 hours on wi-fi 10 hours music 7 days on standby so yea you have a good capacity some dont even last for an hour like my old one apple needs to improve battery life also don't over charge or leave case on well charging it will lower battery capacity and fri the battery hope this was useful =P

How long should the battery realistically last?

i bought a 13'' macbook pro about three weeks ago. the battery is supposed to last about 7 hours (depending on usage and the such) but i feel that it isnt lasting more than three, and thats with only web surfing. is there a solution to help it last longer? and i also tend to leave my laptop plugged in, sometimes for hours after its fully charged. is this a bad thing?

you can leave your macbook plugged in all the time if you wish. it will not harm your battery since it will stop charging once it's fully charged.
once in a while however, do use your macbook under it's own power and plug it back in when it's down to 80% to keep the battery in optimal condition.
now, disable your automatic brightness. turn off your bluetooth if you're not using it. turn off yourr remote control receiver if you're not using a remote.
check your login items to see what's loading at startup and delete them if you don't need it.
see what's using up most of your cpu's resources in activity monitor - all processes. highlight the ones using the highest % CPU and hit quit process.
see if the above tips give's you at least 5 hours of battery life.
if you feel that your battery isn't lasting long after you've done the above, you can always take it back to apple and have them check your battery or have it replaced since you're under warranty.
good luck..

How long should a battery last on a macbook air and why is my trackpad behaving strangely?

My macbook air is only 6 months old, but I have noticed the trackpad reacting strangely. Sometimes when I click once it clicks twice for me, and sometimes I only have to hover my fingers over the trackpad and it clicks for me. Is this the signal of the battery needing replacement already or something else? My nearest Apple store is 2 hours drive away so I don't want to go there if I don't have to, so advice would be gratefully received

Lindymac
I have been told that I should 1. drain it low at least once a month, and if it is 2. kept plugged in it will have a shorter life,
Yeah, whoever told you that told you the wrong thing.
You NEVER want to do a full discharge
Keep it plugged in when near a socket so you keep the charging cycles DOWN on your LiPo (lithium polymer) cells / battery.
*Contrary to some myths out there, there is protection circuitry in your macbook and therefore you cannot 'overcharge' it when plugged in and already fully charged
You certainly CAN leave your macbook plugged in all the time, take it off charge and drain the battery down to 15 or 20% every couple of weeks or so.
*However if you dont plan on using it for a few hours, turn it OFF (plugged in or otherwise), ...*you dont want it both always plugged in AND in sleep mode
LiPo (lithium polymer, same as in your macbook) batteries do not need conditioning. However...
LiPo batteries do NOT like to be dropped down to 15% or so often,....key word being "often"
A lot of battery experts call the use of LiPo cells the "80% Rule" ....meaning use 80% of the charge or so,.. then recharge them for longer overall life.
Never let your Macbook die from power, you can corrupt files that way, and the batteries do not like it.
The only quantified abuse seen to LiPo cells is instances when often the cells are repeatedly drained very low.
*Also, if youre going to store your macbook away for a few weeks or more,... make sure it has at least a 50% or so charge.
*Cycle count / use/ lifespan is one thing that cant be countered.
Proper treatment is another thing. Just because LiPo batteries dont need conditioning in general,.. does NOT mean they dont have an ideal use / recharge environment. Anything can be abused even if it doesnt need conditioning.
Just use and enjoy your new macbook,
From Apple on batteries:
http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1446
but really all you would keep in mind is --"consider 15-20% is the same as 0% and recharge it"
and best "tip" is if its near a socket, .....plug it in as long as you can (especially at home) since cycle count on the battery are the "miles that wear out the tires (battery)"

How long should the charge last on my ipod touch?

My new touch showed that it was fully charged this morning, but the battery ran out about 7:00 this evening. I used wifi for a short time today (about 10 minutes), added a few items to my calendar and contacts, and that's about it! FYI, I use an Apple power charger (not the USB charger on my mac), and I charged it overnight. Thank you.

# Top up the charge frequently! Charge your device often to prevent rapid erosion of the Lithium-ion battery's capacity. Never let your battery run down to zero. Your battery will fast charge for 1.5 to 2 hours to reach 80% charge and then 'top-up' charge for 2 to 4 hours more to reach 100%, so try to charge a weak battery for at least 2 hours. Lithium-ion batteries lose capacity as soon as they are manufactured but a properly maintained battery is designed to retain an average 80% of its capacity after between 400 to 500 charge cycles.
# Leaving On Charge You can leave your device on charge for as long as you want. There is a protective mechanism in all Lithium-Ion batteries that prevents 'overcharge'. i.e. don't worry about those long overnight charges.
# Recalibrate Your Battery Meter - If you charge your device regularly and also use the 'Numerical Battery' you may want to consider running down the battery once per month followed by a full charge. The battery meter tracking the battery's capacity will lose accuracy over time and this full discharge will recalibrate it. If you use the stock Apple battery icon then there's probably no need for such accuracy unless you start to get strange readings.
# Keep your iPod Touch cool! Lithium-ion battery capacity rapidly decays if exposed to high temperatures. Don't leave your device in the car. Maximum operating temperature suggested is 35° C (95° F). Don't charge when hot as this can further damage the battery's capacity. Remove any cover/skin when charging to help prevent overheating.
# Maintenance in storage - If your don't use your device regularly, make sure you complete one full charge cycle per month to slow battery degredation. This can be staggered, e.g. use 50% of battery, charge full and then use 50% again. When not in use store your device below 45° C (113° F) to prevent heat damage to the battery's capacity. Store your device with a partial (~40% best) charge.
# Stay updated - new firmware and software updates often include more battery-efficient code so update and keep current if you can.
# Manage Your Apps - conserve your current battery charge by turning off 3G, WiFi, Edge, SSH and/or Bluetooth when not in use. Other functions such as GPS & Push Email will also cause the battery to drain faster. Turn off the WiFi function 'Ask to Join Networks' as this can leech the battery. Update email manually. Use 'Airplane Mode' in areas of low coverage to prevent continuous scanning draining the battery. Turn off 'Location Services' in Settings when not in use. Hold the home button for 5 seconds to kill any applications running in the background.
# Equalizer - turn the EQ off if you don't need it.
# Backlight - Turn the brightness down as low as possible (~10-25% is good) and enable 'Auto Brightness'.
# Screen Lock - Use a short 'Auto Lock' time. Turn the screen off whenever it's not in use by a quick press of the power button.

How long should a battery last?

I had 100% battery and by lunch I am down to less than 20% is that normal?

Depending on what you are doing, normally no. However, a bad cellular signal will degrade the battery faster, a great deal of web surfing that includes intense graphics, as well as game playing with processor and graphics work will also degrade the battery. However, I would say that you have something stuck processing. I would check to see if you have a mail process or something else that is causing this issue.
I have an iPhone 5S with 2 mail accounts, one being my push Exchange account for work, I do a good deal of texting, occasional surfing of the web and while at work have terrible cell signal, but I've yet to get that low in a day, running from 8:00am until almost 11:00pm. I also have Locations services on, wi-fi is always on, and so is Bluetooth. These are things that many say to turn off to conserve battery life.
Try a reset. Hold the sleep/wake and home buttons together until you see the Apple logo and then release. The phone will reboot. If that doesn't help, you can try a restore from a backup. Make a current backup of the phone and then restore, either through iTunes or iCloud, depending on where you made the backup.

How long should the battery in an iPhone 3GS last?

I have had my 3GS for exactly 1 1/2 years and all of a sudden my iPhone is going from 100% to 90% after unplugging from my iMac at 8am and answering one short phone call in the morning it is 90% two hours later. I had to recharge it after being on for 7 hours with about 10 - 15 min of phone use and the low battery warning came on at 10% and I connected it back to the iMac at 7%. Must have missed the 20% warning. Left the house without it because I had to take it off my person to do a 3pm recharge. TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE!
Not pointing a finger but I upgraded my iMac to Lion and I had to update iPhone to 5.0 and that was when I started having problems.
What gives
Andy

Problem with ios5. Update will hopefully be out soon

How long should the battery life live?

My Itouch keeps dying after only 3 hours!

It depends on what you use it for. If I am listening to audiobooks, my iPod touch will go for hours. If I am using it for email or other internet type stuff it will last a few hours, but I have a few games I play (Boggle for example) which have 3D animations. I asked your question shortly after getting the game. It uses a lot of battery power and in an hour or so of a lot of playing it needs recharging.
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