Quote Originally Posted by Freedom View Post
How long should a laptop battery last?

I've had this laptop since June 2006.

I am in process of ordering a new adaptor, as I have broken the wire and the darn thing barely stays connected. Due to this, it can't keep the battery charged. So I am NOT ordering a battery until I get the new adapter in.

Just wondering if I should be prepared to replace the battery as well? 99% of the time I run this plugged in, not battery only.
Thanks!
It deeply depends on the specifications of the laptop, like a iBook, which is pretty low end, could last 4 or more hours on a charge. A Alienware gaming laptop/luggable would last probably 1-2 hours on a charge. It also depends on what kind of battery it is, and if you have used it alot or discharged it. Even though Lithium Ion batteries dont suffer from the "Memory Effect" that plauged older laptops, it is still wise to cycle them.