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Old 08-31-2009, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by CactusVideoGuy View Post
I have a Santa Rosa MBP (bought in January 2008). I have really enjoyed using it and it has served me well, don't get me wrong... however, I recently replaced the stock 120 gig HD with a 500 gig WD Scorpio Blue.. no problems there... then, today, for the first time since I bought the computer 19 months ago, I got a reminder to have the battery serviced. I have noticed over the last few days that it seems like the battery doesn't hold as much of a charge as it used to; further, the "Service Battery" indicator shows that it may be a condition that the battery isn't functioning properly. Here's my question: the indication shows that the computer can still be used even though the battery needs servicing... would I be better served to just replace the battery with an OEM new (not refurb) battery for about oh, $60-65, or would it cost more to have the battery looked at @ the nearby Apple Store? (caveat: I'm out of warranty; I didn't buy the AppleCare 3 year for it...)

Cheers!
Well it looks like according to Coconut Battery your current battery capacity is 50%...which means you should be getting around 2.0-2.5 hours on a full charge.

What sort of runtime (hours & minutes) are you actually getting on a full charge?

Also remember that your battery life depends on what your doing. If you're playing graphics intense games or watching DVD's...that will eat up battery life very quickly. With a battery capacity of 50% & watching a DVD...you may only get 1 hour of runtime.

If you're surfing the internet, checking e-mail, or doing some word processing...then you could be getting closer to 2.0-2.5 hours.

Also, if you have your screen brightness high, airport on, music playing on a louder setting, bluetooth on...these things will also eat up battery runtime.

Good luck,

- Nick
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