Should I keep the iPad 2 plugged in whenever I can?

I have seen many discussions regarding Lithium-Ion batteries but am not yet sure whether I should keep my new iPad 2 plugged in to the power outlet whenever I can conveniently do so? As long as I deplete the battery completely once a month as suggested at http://www.apple.com/batteries/ipad.html, having the power adapater plugged in would reduce the overall number of charge cycles and thereby enhance the life of the battery, or?
Would it be better to unplug it when it is fully charged in order to not overheat/overcharge the iPad?
Thanks for any advice!
Nancy

The best maintenance for any battery is to use it as much as possible. Charge it when the battery gets low (turns red). I let mine go as low as possible considering my circumstances (when I'm just sitting at home is one thing, when I'm on the go, it's another).
Batteries (no matter the technologly behind them), do best when the battery is used like it's supposed to - use until it needs charging, then charge to full charge. Leaving the charger on there causes no risk - it can't overcharge and shouldn't ever overheat. BUT - don't leave your iPad charging ALL THE TIME. It's best way to have a battery that won't hold it's charge when you need it to.
I've seen all too many folks who've had laptops, keeping them plugged in all the time, then wonder why when they do use the battery, it no longer works. I hear the same thing: "I haven't even used the battery!".
Just remember, batteries are meant to be USED...so let them do their job. Charge/Discharge/Charge....and so on.
Cheers!

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First when I got hrp my iPad 3 I was blown away with the retina display ans the design on the other hand the Samsung tablet Desighn was good and I don't need my fingers to touch the screen but is not 100% reyclable it's actually 20%. And if I do throw it out I'm just wasting money. Please help

I have no idea what you are actually asking!
Should I keep the iPad or throw out my annoying tablet
By "tablet", do you mean the Samsung, or are you now referring to the iPad as a tablet?
but is not 100% reyclable it's actually 20% - and your point is?
if I do throw it out I'm just wasting money - if you throw out something that works, simply because it's less recyclable then something else, then yes, you are wasting your money - and negating the value of re-cycling!
I'm not sure what "help" you need, nor what advice you expect anyone here to give, but if you want to chuck out either an iPad, or a Samsung tablet, send it to me!
My address is:
The third lamp post by the river
Just outside London
Europe
Planet Earth
and frankly, I think you should join the rest of us here on Planet Earth.

Does it adversely effect the battery to keep the IPad plugged in when fully charged?

Does it adversely effect the battery to keep the IPad plugged in when fully charged?

Copied from Texas Mac Man ...
The quickest way (and really the only way) to charge your iPad is with the included 10W USB Power Adapter. iPad will also charge, although more slowly, when attached to a computer with a high-power USB port (many recent Mac computers) or with an iPhone Power Adapter (5W). When attached to a computer via a standard USB port (most PCs or older Mac computers) iPad will charge very slowly (but iPad indicates not charging). Make sure your computer is on while charging iPad via USB. If iPad is connected to a computer that’s turned off or is in sleep or standby mode, the iPad battery will continue to drain.
Apple recommends that once a month you let the iPad fully discharge & then recharge to 100%.
How to Calibrate Your Mac, iPhone, or iPad Battery
http://www.macblend.com/how-to-calibrate-your-mac-iphone-or-ipad-battery/
At this link http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/galaxy-tab-android-tablet,3014-11.html , tests show that the iPad 2 battery (25 watt-hours) will charge to 90% in 3 hours 1 minute. It will charge to 100% in 4 hours 2 minutes. The new iPad has a larger capacity battery (42 watt-hours), so using the 10W charger will obviously take longer. If you are using your iPad while charging, it will take even longer. It's best to turn your new iPad OFF and charge over night. Also look at The iPad's charging challenge explained http://www.macworld.com/article/1150356/ipadcharging.html
Also, if you have a 3rd generation iPad, look at
Apple: iPad Battery Nothing to Get Charged Up About
http://allthingsd.com/20120327/apple-ipad-battery-nothing-to-get-charged-up-abou t/
Apple Explains New iPad's Continued Charging Beyond 100% Battery Level
http://www.macrumors.com/2012/03/27/apple-explains-new-ipads-continued-charging- beyond-100-battery-level/
New iPad Takes Much Longer to Charge Than iPad 2
http://www.iphonehacks.com/2012/03/new-ipad-takes-much-longer-to-charge-than-ipa d-2.html
Apple Batteries - iPad http://www.apple.com/batteries/ipad.html
Extend iPad Battery Life (Look at pjl123 comment)
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3921324?tstart=30
New iPad Slow to Recharge, Barely Charges During Use
http://www.pcworld.com/article/252326/new_ipad_slow_to_recharge_barely_charges_d uring_use.html
Tips About Charging for New iPad 3
http://goodscool-electronics.blogspot.com/2012/04/tips-about-charging-for-new-ip ad-3.html
Prolong battery lifespan for iPad / iPad 2 / iPad 3: charging tips
http://thehowto.wikidot.com/prolong-battery-lifespan-for-ipad
 Cheers, Tom

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I have looked for an answer to my problem but couldn't find anything.. maybe its a dumb question... I have never had broad band before, I had a dongle and left it on most of the time.
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Turning it on and off too often looks like a faulty line so far as the exchange (or cabinet for Infinity) is concerned, and that could drop your broadband speed. However, just turning it off at night wouldn't be a problem.
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I'm assuming the battery stops recharging when it reaches 100%, right? In other words I can keep the power chord plugged in without any risk of "overcharging". Correct?
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toni1964 wrote:
Helpful, thanks. FYI, 2 Apple agents at Mac support have advised otherwise (said I have to remove the cord).
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I can only echo what Pogo says about buying based on what it does today.
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http://stolen-ipad.com/
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 Cheers, Tom

When should I charge the ipad?

when should I charge the ipad?

As an FYI, you don't have to run the battery all the way down. What is recommended is one full charge cycle at least once a month.
http://www.apple.com/batteries/
Exercise Your Machine
Lithium-ion polymer batteries need to be used for maximum performance. If you don’t use your device often, be sure to complete a charge cycle at least once a month.
A charge cycle means using all of the battery’s power, but that doesn’t necessarily mean a single charge. For instance, you could listen to your iPod for a few hours one day, using half its power, and then recharge it fully. If you did the same thing the next day, it would count as one charge cycle, not two, so you may take several days to complete a cycle.

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I love my iPad, but it really depends on what you think you'd do with one. I have a laptop, but the portability of the iPad has it beat. However, if you need to do a lot of work work, access and modify documents, work with spreadsheets, etc., you may find iPad a bit of a letdown. For me, all I do workwise on my iPad is read and answer email. Otherwise, it's just a brilliant entertainment device. All the apps are fun. I have a book library through iBooks and Kindle. I read magazines through Zinio. I watch TV and movies through Netflix. I listen to Pandora radio and just have a great time when I'm using my iPad.
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