My iPhone 3GS is arriving soon, Questions about battery.

Hello all. I have both the original iPhone and 3G. I purchased a 3GS and it is about to be shipped.
I have a question about getting the MOST out of my battery.
When I receive the phone, what is the best technique for getting the most out of the battery? Like what I mean is... Should I get the phone, use it all day until it dies and THEN fully charge it? Or should I charge it to 100% right when I get it?
Or does it even matter?
Thanks!

Charge it to 100% out of the box. Then use it until it drains to zero, or close to it, and then recharge and you're good to go!
Doug

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