‘Um, does anyone know what’s going on?’: Georgia woman buys KitchenAid dishwasher. Then she realizes it has a 4-hour cleaning cycle

Most KitchenAid dishwashers include a Quick or Express Wash option that’s designed for lighter loads and can finish in around one hour, according to the manufacturer’s cycle guides. These shorter ...
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500 cycles on Thinkpad battery

Today, the 9-cell battery on my Thinkpad T41p just hit 500 cycles. Here's some info from the Battery Info utility:<BR><BR>Manufacturer Name SONY<BR>Manufacture Date 2003-11-29<BR>First Used Date ...
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How are the 1000 charge cycles Macbooks holding up?

So, Apple's had a few years with laptops whose batteries supposedly can withstand at least 1000 cycles. What's the experience with these? Do they actually last longer than the older, removable 300 ...