Laptop Batteries

Laptop battery is a very important factor to take into account when deciding for what laptop to buy. If you're on the move a lot you know how annoying and inconvient it can get when you run out of batteries. All laptops use some type of rechargeable battery (lithium, nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride). The battery life varies, depending upon the type of rechargeable battery (lithium batteries tend to hold their charge longer and have no memory effect) and how you use your computer (frequent use of disk drives consume a lot of battery power).

Also to take into account is the latest M technology processors save on power extensively and the battery life with those laptops can be to very impressing 7-8 hours and that's GREAT! Take this definitely into account if you're in search for a new laptop.

When buying a used or refurbished laptop you must take into account that batteries can be charged up 500 to 800 times and than should be replaced. 500-800 recharges is still a lot and for the average user it means aproximately three years.