How to preserver a laptops battery?

[AP_piano295]

So I just got my 14inch ibook and im loving it getting insane battery life if I turn the screen brightness down (like five or six hours if im word processing, was lucky to get an hour on my dads old hp notebook and we replaced the battery on that three times) My question is what is the best way to keep my battery life strong ex: is better to run the battery down before chargeing, does heat decrease battery life, Is it better to charge when my books sleeping or off?

happy for any tips or tricks on keeping the battery as new as possible

 

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Apple - Batteries - Notebooks

Edit: Even more tips in Tips for maximizing your PowerBook and iBook battery charge

 

[AP_piano295]

Apple - Batteries - Notebooks

Edit: Even more tips in Tips for maximizing your PowerBook and iBook battery charge

thx it wasnt in my booklit so I kinda figured that it wouldnt be on the website
my bad

 

[Guitarius]

Wow...I messed with some settings that got a total of 5 hours on a full charge... I used to only get a little less than 3.

 

[ibook30]

Apple - Batteries - Notebooks

Edit: Even more tips in Tips for maximizing your PowerBook and iBook battery charge

Helpful Post- Thank you !