Battery usage - what is best?
For making the battery keep charge longest, which is best? I seldom need to use battery - can go for weeks on end just on mains power.
Should I use the battery often? Or is it better to just never use it unless needed?
If I use it for 10 minutes, should I use it until it runs out or should I charge from there?
Powerbook 12" G4. Currently getting around 2 hours life, alas.
Amorya
Should I use the battery often? Or is it better to just never use it unless needed?
If I use it for 10 minutes, should I use it until it runs out or should I charge from there?
Powerbook 12" G4. Currently getting around 2 hours life, alas.
Amorya
Comments
I've been using my 12" Powerbook (Rev. A) for 1 1/2 years and still have 86% of the full capacity left (over 3 hours real usage).
I take it to university every day, and use battery power when I need it, or when the battery is below 95% (that's when the battery begins to charge).
If you only need AC power you can even take the battery out and store it at a cool place, but I wouldn't do it.
Just use your powerbook the way you NEED it, in three years you will have to change the battery or the powerbook anyway ;-)