How to best prolong battery life?

davidzla

OK, so took a step into the 21st Century today, my first iPod - a 2nd gen Shuffle - is installed, autofilled and charging as we speak. According to the FedEx tracking, Apple drop-shipped it yesterday from Suzhou, China, which I just find fascinating. Also had to upgrade to 7.02, still getting used to that. Anyways, the warning about limited rechargings of the battery spooked me a little, so I'm curious -



What is the best strategy to maximize useful life of the battery?

- Recharge it just 'cuz when you think of it

- Every night or day, or routinely keeping it plugged in

- Wait until it's completely dead, then recharge it fully



and



- How long will a completely recharged battery last, and

- what's the typical time it takes to charge from bottom up



Thanks!

davidzla

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Originally Posted by davidzLA


OK, so took a step into the 21st Century today, my first iPod - a 2nd gen Shuffle - is installed, autofilled and charging as we speak. According to the FedEx tracking, Apple drop-shipped it yesterday from Suzhou, China, which I just find fascinating. Also had to upgrade to 7.02, still getting used to that. Anyways, the warning about limited rechargings of the battery spooked me a little, so I'm curious -



What is the best strategy to maximize useful life of the battery?

- Recharge it just 'cuz when you think of it

- Every night or day, or routinely keeping it plugged in

- Wait until it's completely dead, then recharge it fully



and



- How long will a completely recharged battery last, and

- what's the typical time it takes to charge from bottom up



Thanks!

Any advice guys?...

denton

Apple suggests a number of ways that you can maximise the playtime and lifespan of their batteries. Hope that's what you're looking for.