Battery life. Does anyone has an idea how I can improve the battery life when the device is not used?
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Try disconnecting the cable from the line-in port when you're not using it. I noticed better battery life if you unplug the cord after usage.
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I very seldom use my phone too- and if you leave it on... the battery will still run down. Probably at least every 3rd day you will have to recharge it. Seems to use more also if you use the vibration. At least that is my experience.
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Jim, your comment "before 24 hours of use is up," is accurate. My battery went over and I have been unable to awaken the device at all. The battery does not recharge. Period. So, if you are likely - like me - to forget to recharge it every now and then, you will be out of luck.Jorge
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The newer units I received are better, but the battery will still go dead if they are unplugged for several months. Depending on how you use them, this may or may not be an issue.
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You lost 4% battery in 20 minutes? That's about 12% an hour putting you around 8.5 hours. Yup, that's about right. It doesn't matter what programs you have "running" in the background. The iPad OS works differently from your Windows OS, the stuff is there, but not running. It will not drain your battery any faster. The biggest factor is going to be how bright your screen is. I usually have mine around 40-50%, plenty bright for indoor use and my battery lasts 9+ hours. Also if you're reading a book turning off wifi will help a bit. 9 hours of continuous use is PHENOMENAL for a device like this. I constantly use my iPad throughout the day and I have never drained the battery all the way. My Galaxy Nexus on the other hand is abysmal; after about and hour of talking and a few texts the battery is at 60% it's horrendous. When I got my first smart phone (a Droid X) I was constantly obsessing over the battery life and if it was dying too quickly or if it wasn't going to sleep properly. I would look in the app market for apps that would help battery, spent hours researching charging methods etc. and it really took a lot of the enjoyment away from me when using the device. Then I learned to just not worry about it, if it needs charged, charge it. Bottom line, so long as you charged it each night before bed, you should never get even close to fully draining it in one day. Unless you're using it 9+ hours a day to which I would say you have bigger concerns then just your tablets battery life.
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You should be able to hold the storage battery power that is not used in one sitting for at least a week. I have not used it after an on the go quick cell charge and then didn't use it again for as mentioned above.. A week and I still had the same charge it had when I turned it off. I think that heat and extreme cases of cold conditions definitely play a role. Obviously try to keep it at room temperature and not leave it plugged in past the fully charged Mark. This will extend the life of this great product. I have had it for a good 8months. And not a single complaint!
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William, thanks for taking the time to respond. I will also let everyone know what kind of battery life we observe. Best of luck to you.ww
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The battery life seems to diminish as time goes by. Best thing to do is leave the light on and drain the battery all the way down and recharge it
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I have had the same problem. It seems the only solution is to remove the battery when not in use.
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Don't know actual battery life on device(never kept track) but probably not going to last long enough for what you want.
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I have that problem, too. Imagine changing the battery might help. Haven't tried it yet, since I don't really need it.
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My suggestion would be to close some apps you are not using before going to youtube & check on the energy saving settings, which limits the processor speed to favour longer battery times.
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My usage pattern is similar, and I have had no battery life issues. I've had it a month and am still on the original set of batteries, and I will look into rechargeables after that as is my custom. I would strongly suspect that you have a defective unit. Personally, my big complaint is the lack of accessories; especially since it lacks a lanyard, some form of belt holster would be nice, and a rubber grip would be a very sensible addition.
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You can use it as many times as you want. The battery is the only thing that needs to be replaced. My battery lasted roughly 2 months of HEAVY usage. The device will let you know that the battery is low when maybe 5% charge is remaining.
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according the another customer, you can use a SD card which saves you battery usage so maybe it can expand the memory as well. Let me know if an SD card increases the memory.
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Theres an app that does that. Just do it 3 hours before bed. Let it die. Plug it in turn it on charge over night then use regularly repeat 6 or 7 times a little bit of a hassle i know. But its worth it.
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Do not leave it plugged in! I did and my battery is now dead. It turns out to be VERY expensive to change the battery b/c you must send it back to the manufacturer to do so. There are some good tips here on preserving the battery life that I really wish I had known beforehand. I'm currently trying to decide if it is worthwhile to replace the battery or not.http://1866uselady.com/show.php/en/online_store_2