Apple, on every new MacBook Pro, claims that the battery can live up to 1000 charge cycles—or five years—before its capacity begins to noticeably deteriorate. Unfortunately, these numbers apply to “typical” users who use their laptop for a few hours a day, and at the most; charge it once every two days. If you’re like me, and your work takes place in a digital environment, these five years of good battery life are nothing more than a yearn.
About one week ago, I jumped back inside the world of iPhone OS and bought myself another iPod touch, as I had been living without one for a while now. One of the most significant aspects of this iPod is that is has the aptitude to prolong my MacBook Pro’s battery life.
With my iPod, I can
All of these simple tasks I accomplish on my iPod similar to the way I do on my MacBook Pro, while using very little battery, and regardless of where I am. Both my devices rely only on Wi-Fi, so neither one has an advantage over the other as far as connectivity is concerned.
Prior to owning an iPod touch, my MacBook Pro was the only gadget which was a part of my daily workflow. I would charge it 1–2 times a day, depending on how busy I was that day. Over time, my battery would have only lasted approximately two years.
Fortunately, that is no longer the case. I tend upgrade my iPod every year, so if its battery decides to die, it won’t be on me. My MacBook Pro, on the other hand, I don’t upgrade as often.