Thanks for that info. I think the only disadvantage after reading the manual is with 3G off, you won't receive phone calls or be able to use internet apps while on a call. THis isn't a big deal and at least it is an option you can turn on/off at will, which I think is a big plus. I'm going to try a few experiments over the next few days leaving 3G on/off with the screen curtain and try to gage what the battery can provide in terms of performance. I think my expectations isn't to much considering my usage. So,this will be interesting and thanks for the feedback. On Oct 25, 2009, at 8:53 PM, Simon Fogarty wrote:
> > It definitely does, I used the curtain all the time on my Iphone and I > really did notice a difference in battery life. > But I also had location services turned off as well as wireless till I > neded it and also turned 3g off so I had it running on next to > nothing. > > > I managed to get just under 3 days out of it with the best case. > > -----Original Message----- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Gibbs > Sent: Monday, 26 October 2009 11:32 a.m. > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: The IPhone and Battery Life > > > Maybe shoot a question to accessibil...@mac.com 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: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell > Sent: Sunday, October 25, 2009 11:24 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > 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: >>> s...@coolfortheblind.dk >>> 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 macvisionaries@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
