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    Brand new Macbook, 3 charge cycles already?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by chyidean, Dec 9, 2008.

  1. chyidean

    chyidean Notebook Evangelist

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    I just got my new Macbook. Is it normal to have 3 charge cycles already, according to iStatPro?
     
    chyidean, Dec 9, 2008
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    steve p Notebook Evangelist

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    You know? It's funny you should mention it. Same here brand new MacBook and iStat is showing 3 cycles. That was not the case with my MBP.
     
    steve p, Dec 9, 2008
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  3. Mackan

    Mackan Notebook Evangelist

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    Mine had 0 cycles. Seller even showed me it had 0 cycles when I bought it, to assure me it was "new". I never asked him to do that though.
     
    Mackan, Dec 9, 2008
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  4. chen

    chen Notebook Deity

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    Mine had 3 cycles too after the first calibration. No idea why, my opinion is they might test for faulty batteries. Ordered it online, came brand new.
     
    chen, Dec 9, 2008
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  5. Seshan

    Seshan Rawrrr!

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    I think mine did too. I wouldn't worry about it.
     
    Seshan, Dec 9, 2008
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