Maybe shoot a question to [email protected] and they'll tell you whether the screenc urtain would make a diference in battery consumption. They're the ones who have the specs, after all.
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Scott Howell Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 11:24 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: The IPhone and Battery Life 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 -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
