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[Eloise]

OK, so I'm still hoping my new computer won't blow up! I've been doing some research on the web and I'm trying to compare prices. My problem is that the UK sites all include VAT whereas the Mexican sites show prices without IVA. Does anyone know what the rate of IVA is in Mexico?

[Ben Round de Bloc]

[jplanet]

M@tt --

As far as I understand, the problem is NOT using the battery -- not whether it's plugged in or not.

Here's the advice from Apple, which should hold true for any laptop:

Standard Maintenance
For proper maintenance of a lithium-based battery, it�s important to keep the electrons in it moving occasionally. Apple does not recommend leaving your portable plugged in all the time. An ideal use would be a commuter who uses her MacBook Pro on the train, then plugs it in at the office to charge. This keeps the battery juices flowing. If on the other hand, you use a desktop computer at work, and save a notebook for infrequent travel, Apple recommends charging and discharging its battery at least once per month. Need a reminder? Add an event to your desktop�s iCal.

Long Term Storage
If you don�t plan on using your notebook for more than six months, Apple recommends that you remove and store the battery with a 50% charge. If you store a battery when it�s fully discharged, it could fall into a deep discharge state, which renders it incapable of holding any charge. Conversely, if you store it fully charged for an extended period of time, the battery may experience some loss of battery capacity, meaning it will have a shorter life. Be sure to store the ejected battery at the proper temperature. (See �Notebook Temperate Zone.�)

http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html

-- Janet