[Ti] Re: TiBook Batteries

[Ann S. Carroll]

Thanks for suggesting Coconut Battery, Michael, I also downloaded his  
WiFi and Identity.  These are really good programs.  I thinks I'm  
slightly ahead on the cycles, but I'll monitor it for a week before  
pronouncing myself.

Ann
On 06-02-02, at 12:06, Michael Cabelin wrote:

> I spent a lot of time looking for OEM replacement
> battery for my TiBook. I finally got one off eBay,
> never used, at a reasonable price. My only concern was
> how long the battery was on the shelf. Li-Ion
> batteries don't store well. I have been monitoring the
> battery with coconutBattery. The battery charged up to
> 4300 watt-hr(?) out of the box in August. Now, it is
> down to 3700 or so. In six months time, it charges
> only to 81% of capacity after 105 cycles. Apple claims
> their batteries should retain 80% capacity after 300
> cycles!
>
> Be sure to buy the freshest batteries you can find.
> OWC (macsales.com) I would think has the best ones...
>
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