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I have had batteries completely die within a year or two on multiple laptops when using them mainly as desktops. (So plugged in all the time.)

I think gekko has a good point. The better way to save the battery I think is to just leave the computer unplugged until it's almost dead, and then let it charge up completely, then unplug it again. I think batteries last longer when you let them discharge fully before you recharge.

What I don't get is why none of the laptop manufacturers have figured out how to turn off the battery charger when it's fully charged, so it doesn't kill the battery. Should be simple.