battery life

[odraude]

i have 83 left and using only safari w 4 tabs open, iTunes and messages is all I'm doing, says 3 hrs left... is it normal??

 

[Weaselboy]

What machine? The 11 Macbook Air is rated at about five hours surfing, so that might be about right if that is what you are using.

 

[GGJstudios]

i have 83 left and using only safari w 4 tabs open, iTunes and messages is all I'm doing, says 3 hrs left... is it normal??

There are many factors that impact your battery life. See the BATTERY LIFE FROM A CHARGE section of the following link for details, including tips on how to maximize your battery life.

This should answer most, if not all, of your battery/charging questions:

Apple Notebook Battery FAQ​