New MBP 13 inch. Question on battery

Hello!
I got the MBP 13 inch few days ago and notice how fast the battery goes down. However, I'm sure that's normal on MBP?
Anyway, my question is: Any tips on improving the battery life?
Thank you,
Jamie
Message was edited by: James Fish

http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1764220

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