300 cycle count

I am a 30 day switcher. I recently calibrated my battery and learned about cycle counts. Since I only get 300, is it wise to ever unplug the battery? Should I try not to use it?

Your advise would be great

MacBook-Black

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mjarema said:

I am a 30 day switcher. I recently calibrated my battery and learned about cycle counts. Since I only get 300, is it wise to ever unplug the battery? Should I try not to use it?

Your advise would be great

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For what?

yea iv had my macbook since january of 07 and i have 86 cycles
i mostly keep mine plugged in

Rabbit said:

For what?

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What are you asking? I am asking for advise on if I should use my battery (without the machine being plugged in) since it only gets 300 cycle counts...

mjarema said:

What are you asking? I am asking for advise on if I should use my battery (without the machine being plugged in) since it only gets 300 cycle counts...

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Battery FOR WHAT? haha iPod, laptop, what?

Rabbit said:

Battery FOR WHAT? haha iPod, laptop, what?

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I was unaware the Switcher Hangout was for anything other than Mac OS, I apologize for the confusion....I have a MacBook-black

Mac OS = Mac Operating System (which is software)

It's for anything, I'm guessing. Switching MP3 players, iBooks, iMacs, iPhones, etc.

Rabbit said:

Mac OS = Mac Operating System (which is software)

It's for anything, I'm guessing. Switching MP3 players, iBooks, iMacs, iPhones, etc.

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I think his question is obvious enough. I don't understand why you are trying to discourage him.

Regarding the original question. I am also interested in getting some information from someone who can shed some light on the issue. In the meantime, this page seems to be a good place to learn about batteries.

From memory, I read an article from Apple saying:
-after 300 charges, the battery is about 80% effective
(or carries 80% left of its original charge, something along the lines of 80%)

This doesn't mean your battery is a goner, it just means your battery is no longer brand new.

Conclusion? I accepted the fact that nothing lasts forever and that the MacBook was designed to do work on the go.
This means you will be constantly charging and uncharging on the fly.

The people who designed these machines are smart.
Have faith in them.
I chose this product because it was the most ideal laptop in terms of price, and actually qualified it's own name of being a laptop.

You know what I'm talking about.
Those massive laptops which take 2 hands to carry and have bits and pieces hanging out.
Sure they are powerful and you can play games on campus, but as mobility goes they're just walking desktop computers if you ask me.

http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html

Battery Lifespan

A properly maintained Apple notebook battery is designed to retain up to 80% of its original capacity at 300 full charge and discharge cycles. You may choose to replace your battery when it no longer holds sufficient charge to meet your needs.

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Worse case scenario, buy a new battery.
Anyone know how much these things are worth?

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&sea...ds=macbook battery&page=1?tag=macforums0e4-20

apperently just over 100$

Amazon sells Apple stuff now?

Dam I thought only did books...

Seems like the digital economy is growing very fast in todays world.

I've had my macbook for about 18 months and my batter still works great. I can get a least a full 3 hours out of it.

cycle count babarnette?

Actingrude said:

cycle count babarnette?

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im in the uk just got a replacement battery had a faulty one. was on ahout 275 cycles and down to about 35% health. got worried when it wouldnt come outa standby whislt being powered from the battery. but i think they are about £80 over here.

I have a two year old PB. I seldom use the battery, when I do, with airport turned off, I get about two hours of life, I would say this is same as I got with the PB even when it was new.

My understanding is when you first purchase a laptop, you are to run the battery down to zero, and then recharge it to calibrate the battery. I have heard to let the battery drain to zero once a month and recharge; although I never do that.

I've had my macbook for 10 months know and i've had 261 cycles. However my battery health is still 100%. So i guess it's how you use your battery

How do you find your cycle count?