Reviews for Rechargeable Battery - 13-inch MacBook (White)

I have buy a 13-inch macbook (white) in last May. It did not work the day before yesterday when I found that I can not turn on the computer without using AC adapter, and the machine could not find rechargeable battery when using AC adapter, and of course the battery can be charged up.
I have read the news that the consumers can get a new battery when their battery has problems like I described above. Ok, I have one question that whether I can replace one new rechargeable battery for free?

My MacBook battery refuses to accept a charge although it is only 8 months old. Although I usually power the MacBook with ac, I also let the battery fully discharge once a month (or more frequently). I love the iPods, iPhone, iTV, etc., but I think Apple needs to remember that it started out as a computer company. The past 2 or 3 Macs I have bought definitely are not up to the quality level that I had gotten used to with Apple (I have been a Mac user since '88). This defective battery is a prime example.

It's funny how all the bad reviews are in the battery section.

In reality the problem is with the macbook itself excessively killying batteries.
I went through 2 batteries in less than 6 months.

One official Apple the other was off brand. both completely dead.

so it's not the battery.

I am having to replace my battery in my laptop that isn't even a 18 months old. I don't even use this for work, so I'm only on it 3-4 hours a week. I bought this laptop to replace my Dell. That battery lasted for more than 4 years with even more use since I used it though school.

I have had a macbook for more than 3 years now and my battery just now crashed. I use my computer every day and its plugged in most of the time. I think its very much so worth it to spend the $130. (i dont work for mac, im just a happy customer)
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I have found that every l-ion battery I have used for various devices are all subject to the plague of short life and run time if not "exercised" with 90% drain and %100 charging. As other reviewers have suggested, do not ping-pong the charging cycles.
I am getting 3 hour runs on a charge at full brightness and with the screen saver off. At medium brightness, I get 3.5 to 4 hours of run time. I also turn off the audio if I do not need it. My Macbook is about 9 months old. I give it 4 stars only because the price seems to be a bit high. Could Apple offer a "faithful customer" discount?

While I love my MacBook, I can't believe the utterly horrible battery that it uses. After 14 months, my battery suddenly died. It gave no signs of failure, it just suddenly stopped working. Apple seriously needs to fix this problem. I will not buy a future mac laptop unless they fix their battery issues. My last laptop was an HP and the battery lasted 3 years. If they can't make a battery that lasts longer, they need to reduce the price significantly. Paying over a hundred dollars every year to keep my laptop functional is ridiculous.

Stone Cold Dead. Like GG (below, Aug22), mostly used on the adapter. Battery still holding 4hrs, and I regularly ran it down as instructed. Completely sudden death. Battery just plain broke after 18months. Correlation between predominant AC use and sudden rechargeable death?

My MacBook is about 18 months old now and the battery is absolutely terrible. It wouldn't be so bad if the battery gauge would tell me what I REALLY have left in terms of power. It's great when I'm sitting in class after 15 minutes and the battery life says "1:18" and it dies a minute later with no warning. Apple seriously needs to address this issue.

Along with everyone else, my macbook battery, which is only a little over a year old, is not charging to it's fullest. Apple you need to take care of this problem. I love the laptop but you need to rectify this battery problem if you want to keep your customers. I will not pay $129 + for a new battery when the first one should still be working.

So what are you going to do about it Apple?