iPhone 3G[s] - Page 48

Davey_Pitch · 13-07-2009, 15:10

5 hours for films is roughly what I'd expect from my iPod Touch. I'm using it to my advantage as I've ripped the entire LOTR extended editions to my PC, and I'm going to edit out all the Frodo/Sam rubbish and turn it into a 5 hour fight scene to watch on the flight to Florida

Haly · 13-07-2009, 15:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Davey_Pitch

5 hours for films is roughly what I'd expect from my iPod Touch. I'm using it to my advantage as I've ripped the entire LOTR extended editions to my PC, and I'm going to edit out all the Frodo/Sam rubbish and turn it into a 5 hour fight scene to watch on the flight to Florida

I figured 5hrs was quite reasonable really. But I had to test it

For the most part, considering what it does, I've got no real complaints with the iPhone battery.

Belmit · 13-07-2009, 15:16

I've found the following with the battery...

- It sucks to begin with. I could make it last 48 hours on standby doing absolutely nothing and with everything turned off but that was it.

- After a couple of weeks I noticed a significant improvement - would last 48 hours with light usage.

- The biggest things that takes the battery down (IME) are GPS related things (location services), 3G (which I leave permanently off as coverage is patchy and normally I'm in a wireless area when using internet), and anything that involves touching the screen a lot (my Sudoku and Mahjong apps are terrible for this).

- Wireless, strangely, doesn't seem to affect it that much at all, nor does the iPod function. If I'm leaving the house overnight and I know I'm only going to be texting, listening to music and occasionally checking email/Facebook then I'll leave wireless on and know I should have enough charge for a good 24 hours.

To give a good idea of how mine has settled, I charged it overnight using the AC adapter (it seems to stay charged much better if I use this instead of USB from a device, and overcharge it) the night before I went to see Oasis, and unplugged Saturday morning (the day of the gig). Throughout the day I did the following:

- Checked email/Facebook 4 or 5 times.
- Listened to an entire Adam & Joe podcast on the train.
- Sent three or four texts.
- Made a couple of calls <2 mins.
- Took about 20 pics at the gig and a sound recording.

Barely used it Sunday - got a couple of texts but was at home so had internet etc.

Today I had the alarm go off to wake me up, checked email/Facebook once, and listened to a Shed Seven album on the way to town. Still listening to music plugged into my speakers at work and it hasn't yet dropped below 20% charge.

I'm probably at the lighter end of the scale in terms of usage compared to some though, and you're bound to use it more when you first get it. Overall I'm now pleased with the battery time, even if it is significantly less than a standard phone. Having a car charger is essential though - my half-hour commute can revive it by 50% if it's on its arse.

Desmo · 13-07-2009, 15:17

Give it a full charge and then run it down to zero. Do this a couple of times and you'll see the battery life improve. Worked for me anyway

Matblack · 13-07-2009, 15:25

Remind you of anyone?

MB

Burble · 13-07-2009, 15:30

Heh, it sure does.

Matblack · 13-07-2009, 15:30

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Originally Posted by Burble

Nope. It'll be your home PC doing it's stuff.

I'm impressed, impressed with the iphones handling of the IMAP account and impressed with IMAP over POP, I'm sure its not a patch on Exchange but I don't have Exchange and this does the job nicely

MB

Burble · 13-07-2009, 15:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matblack

I'm impressed, impressed with the iphones handling of the IMAP account and impressed with IMAP over POP, I'm sure its not a patch on Exchange but I don't have Exchange and this does the job nicely

MB

I'm a huge fan of IMAP - it helps me keep my email account synchronised between my 2 laptops.

Exchange is overkill to be honest, especially as I have a Mobile Me account but I host email services for other people and Exchange is purpose built for that sort of thing plus it gives IMAP and POP servers which work pretty well.

Mark · 13-07-2009, 15:38

@MB - Yes, but my judgement has been clouded already.

Looks like no iPhone (or any phone) for me until mid-August (a few weeks later than I'd hoped). I'd like to get a few Windows 7 pre-orders in while they're silly cheap and I don't want to do both in the same billing month.

Assuming the (likely) choice that I do get an iPhone, I'm not sure about jailbreaking it - mainly because I don't really know why I'd want to.

As for IMAP. I really should take the plunge and JFDI. Been stuck on POP for far too long and it shows (100MB+ mailbox on the server)

Matblack · 13-07-2009, 15:38

I was looking at the MobileMe thing and I couldn't see what it would do for me, I have so many different things registered to my Blueyonder account that starting a new email would be a nightmare, what other cool things does it do apart from remote wipe and phone track?

MB

13-07-2009, 15:10	#471
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	5 hours for films is roughly what I'd expect from my iPod Touch. I'm using it to my advantage as I've ripped the entire LOTR extended editions to my PC, and I'm going to edit out all the Frodo/Sam rubbish and turn it into a 5 hour fight scene to watch on the flight to Florida __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

13-07-2009, 15:16	#473
Belmit The Mouse King of Denmark Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Winchester Posts: 6,476	I've found the following with the battery... - It sucks to begin with. I could make it last 48 hours on standby doing absolutely nothing and with everything turned off but that was it. - After a couple of weeks I noticed a significant improvement - would last 48 hours with light usage. - The biggest things that takes the battery down (IME) are GPS related things (location services), 3G (which I leave permanently off as coverage is patchy and normally I'm in a wireless area when using internet), and anything that involves touching the screen a lot (my Sudoku and Mahjong apps are terrible for this). - Wireless, strangely, doesn't seem to affect it that much at all, nor does the iPod function. If I'm leaving the house overnight and I know I'm only going to be texting, listening to music and occasionally checking email/Facebook then I'll leave wireless on and know I should have enough charge for a good 24 hours. To give a good idea of how mine has settled, I charged it overnight using the AC adapter (it seems to stay charged much better if I use this instead of USB from a device, and overcharge it) the night before I went to see Oasis, and unplugged Saturday morning (the day of the gig). Throughout the day I did the following: - Checked email/Facebook 4 or 5 times. - Listened to an entire Adam & Joe podcast on the train. - Sent three or four texts. - Made a couple of calls <2 mins. - Took about 20 pics at the gig and a sound recording. Barely used it Sunday - got a couple of texts but was at home so had internet etc. Today I had the alarm go off to wake me up, checked email/Facebook once, and listened to a Shed Seven album on the way to town. Still listening to music plugged into my speakers at work and it hasn't yet dropped below 20% charge. I'm probably at the lighter end of the scale in terms of usage compared to some though, and you're bound to use it more when you first get it. Overall I'm now pleased with the battery time, even if it is significantly less than a standard phone. Having a car charger is essential though - my half-hour commute can revive it by 50% if it's on its arse. __________________

13-07-2009, 15:17	#474
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	Give it a full charge and then run it down to zero. Do this a couple of times and you'll see the battery life improve. Worked for me anyway __________________

13-07-2009, 15:25	#475
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	Remind you of anyone? MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

13-07-2009, 15:38	#480
Matblack Baby Bore Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Svalbard Posts: 9,770	I was looking at the MobileMe thing and I couldn't see what it would do for me, I have so many different things registered to my Blueyonder account that starting a new email would be a nightmare, what other cool things does it do apart from remote wipe and phone track? MB __________________ "we had roots that grew towards each other underground, and when all the pretty blossom had fallen from our branches we found that we were one tree and not two"

13-07-2009, 15:30	#476
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	Heh, it sure does.

13-07-2009, 15:38	#479
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	@MB - Yes, but my judgement has been clouded already. Looks like no iPhone (or any phone) for me until mid-August (a few weeks later than I'd hoped). I'd like to get a few Windows 7 pre-orders in while they're silly cheap and I don't want to do both in the same billing month. Assuming the (likely) choice that I do get an iPhone, I'm not sure about jailbreaking it - mainly because I don't really know why I'd want to. As for IMAP. I really should take the plunge and JFDI. Been stuck on POP for far too long and it shows (100MB+ mailbox on the server)

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