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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium-ion_battery#Battery_lif...

> The rate of degradation of lithium-ion batteries is strongly temperature-dependent; they degrade much faster if stored or used at higher temperatures.

That might be related. MacBook Airs get really hot even if you aren't doing anything too taxing.




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