Apple care is great but I do not think it covers disposable's (batteries) But you do need it after plunking down big bucks for apple products, it does not cost that much. R ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gregory Cortelyou" <chefgreg253 at verizon.net> To: "Mac OS X Newbies" <X-Newbies at lists.themacintoshguy.com> Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 8:17 AM Subject: Re: [X Newbies] Battery and applecare There are so many theories about batteries and preserving the life. If this is true, and I am not saying it's not, why isn't there more common knowledge of it? I have not heard the half charge thing before. As far as the original poster's concern over AppleCare, I would not be without it on any new Mac. Especially a PowerBook. The cost of the AppleCare can be justified in one repair alone. . In 3 days it was gone and back. One thing, make sure you have a good backup plan and keep the backup up to date. Apple will charge for backing up your data if you don't have that. Greg --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.588 / Virus Database: 372 - Release Date: 2/13/2004