it gave me 25-30% increase to battery life. PeteOn Oct 25, 2009, at 12:23 PM, Scott Howell wrote:
> > Hey Pete, good point, I wasn't sure that would really help since I > think someone had brought this up for discussion a while back where > laptops were concerned and it was determined that the screen curtain > didn't offer much in terms of battery savings. Perhaps the screen on > the iPHone is a bit different? Of course I'm very interested in what > others experience is with the iPhone and battery life and not just in > how to conserve it. > > thanks, > On Oct 25, 2009, at 11:09 AM, peter apgar wrote: > >> >> for the same results three finger triple tap and it will turn on >> screen curtain. this will give you the same battery life extension >> and if you ever want someone to look at some thing all you need to do >> is three finger triple tap and it will be back to full brightness. >> >> Pete >> On Oct 25, 2009, at 7:21 AM, >> Jensen wrote: >> >>> >>> Hi Scott. >>> >>> Have you set the brighness to 0? That helped a lot on my phone. >>> Best regards >>> Søren Jensen >>> Mail & MSN: >>> [email protected] >>> Website: >>> http://www.coolfortheblind.dk/ >>> >>> Den Oct 25, 2009 kl. 11:58 AM skrev Scott Howell: >>> >>>> >>>> Folks, >>>> I have had my iPhone for about two weeks now and I'm enjoying all >>>> the >>>> benefits a great deal. I however am a little concerned about the >>>> battery life, which going into this I knew was not going to be >>>> quite >>>> as good as what I had been experiencing with my Motorola Q9 running >>>> MobileSpeak. I also realize there are a number of factors, which >>>> will >>>> impact battery performance and I have gotten a little feedback from >>>> someone, but I'd like to try to get a bit more. I imagine it is >>>> possible there is an issue with my phone, but perhaps not and I >>>> think >>>> it is worth checking this entire issue out. >>>> Here is a little about my usage, area I use the phone in, etc. that >>>> may help explain my observations. >>>> >>>> 1. I have WI-FI off, 3G on, Data Roaming off, and Location Services >>>> on. >>>> 2. I generally turn my phone on about 3:00 a.m. >>>> 3. I listen to podcast or some streaming content for about half an >>>> hour to 45 minutes in the morning. >>>> 4. Maybe a couple of calls lasting less than 10 minutes during the >>>> day >>>> and I do mean just a couple. >>>> 5. I will check e-mail for about 15 to 20 minutes on my ride home >>>> (it's hard to type on a bouncing bus) :). >>>> 6. I get home about 5:00 p.m. and my battery is down to 30 to 40 >>>> percent. >>>> >>>> On my motorola Q I of course only use it for voice communications >>>> because I just did not like using MSS for surfing etc. Saying >>>> this I >>>> realize the iPhone does a lot more in data transactions, so I >>>> anticipate needing to charge more frequently than the Motorola >>>> and I >>>> understand VOiceOver will certainly have an impact on battery life, >>>> but perhaps more than it should and I suspect this will only >>>> improve. >>>> Now my friend who also has an iPhone, but does not use VoiceOver >>>> can >>>> get a couple of days and his primary use is surfing the web and he >>>> probably does this for a couple of hours during the day. >>>> I also know one person who responded to me who got several days, >>>> but >>>> the usage was light in her particular situation. >>>> >>>> So, with all this said, I'd like to get some idea of what folks are >>>> getting out of their phones in terms of battery performance. If I >>>> turn off 3G and VO during the times I'm in the office and not >>>> needing >>>> either, I am sure I'd be ahead, but what is clear to me is if I had >>>> to >>>> carry the phone all day and I'm talking for 16 to 18 hours, I know >>>> it >>>> would not be possible and the phone would require a charge. Of >>>> course >>>> having to turn this and that off just doesn't make sense and it is >>>> obvious to me these phones are capable of performing quite well >>>> with >>>> the battery they have, but of course any screen reader will have >>>> some >>>> impact. My greatest concern is partly do to the fact I'm looking >>>> for a >>>> good navigation solution I can use around town or when I have to go >>>> to >>>> meetings when I'm in DC. >>>> Any feedback/thoughts would be appreciated and feel free to send >>>> them >>>> directly if you prefer. I can't seem to get subscribed to the >>>> iPhone >>>> list, so hope you all don't mind me posting this here. >>>> >>>> THanks >>>> >>>>> >>> >>> >>>> >>> >> >> >>> > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
