[X4U] Battery Capacity Question

[Lee Licata]

Randy, thanks!

Will download X-Charge.

Stroller, I am getting my stats from running terminal program called  
"Battery Capacity.term" It keeps track of cycle, battery capacity,  
etc...

So, I will state that I typically allow the powerbook to discharge to  
within 15-20 minutes of when Slimbattery monitor says that it will be  
exhausted.

Will let people know...

Thanks to all and keep your comments coming, please!

Lee


Date: Mon, 12 Jun 2006 08:31:19 +0300
From: Lee Licata <lazilicata at gmail.com>
Subject: [X4U] Battery Capacity Question
To: x4u at listserver.themacintoshguy.com

Dear List,

I have a 17" G4 Powerbook that I purchased in November 2004.

It has an applecare contract.

The 5400 mAh battery's current capacity is 5097 with a cycle count of
112.

On June 18 of last year, it was 5609 with a cycle count of 54.

On March 10 of this year, it was 5353 with a cycle count of 98

In a "use-to" job, it was a guide that batteries are to be replaced
when capacity reaches 80%. But, those were lead-acid batteries, and
MUCH bigger.

So, is there consensus as to how long I should expect this battery to
last, at what point should it be replaced?

As a non-scientific point of reference, when sitting on the couch
wirelessly retrieving my mail, surfing the web, etc, etc, I seem to
get just over 2.25 hours from the battery....

Thanks in advance!

Lee