Thread: iPad, iPhone, Mac for college?
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Old 07-12-2012, 09:18 AM   #148
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Originally Posted by HarryT View Post
When it comes to charge cycles, yes. When it comes to "ageing", not one bit .
OK, so the 5 year old computer will need a new battery soon probably, due to age not cycles, though the indication currently is health:normal.

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Originally Posted by JoeD View Post
Apple also recommend you don't just use a macbook on mains alone though.

http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html
That is disturbing, I didn't know. In my case of plugged into power most of the time, Apple recommends scheduling a calendar reminder to drain battery intentionally once a month. Edit: (Which I haven't ever done.)
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