antisomnic said:
Most of the time that I use my iPad is at home. I have it plugged in most of the time. It doesn't usually go below 90%. Is this bad for the battery? I guess it's an OCD thing for me I feel like if I can have it plugged in I should.
You missed my OCD battery charge thread...
There has been a lot of information posted here about the best way to protect your battery and extend its life... some of it was in that OCD thread. From what I gather the most ideal charging is for the unit to be powered down. However an iPad is typically in stand-by mode while charging so it continues to use the battery anyway.
I don't think it is a good idea for it to be plugged in and used when it is completely charged. I just wouldn't take the chance of it getting over-charged. I do use mine when it is on the charger but only up to 90 percent. Then I either turn it off or pull the cord.
Everyone does tend to agree that from time to time it is still a good idea to drain the battery down. People say once a month but I think once every three months is fine.
I think you could drive yourself crazy if you tried to make everything ideal and no one has even reported what you gain. What does a longer battery life mean in actual time?