How long does the battery last (with NC turned on)?
1473279
Don't know, but a long time. Mine has never needed recharging. I have not used them a great deal, so this is probably not very helpful.
1473280
The longer I have used them has been on transatlantic flights and they have never died on me, so I guess they go 9 to 10 hours at least.
1948795
It varies. If you leave it on continuously - which we do sometimes - obviously the batteries won't last all that long. We live in a Coastal area and generally turn ours on if there appears to be threatening weather anywhere within 50 miles. If we are awakened at night by thunder and there is big thunderstorm going on, then we turn it on in those instances too. Doing it that way, the batteries last for months.
1209301
I don't think it's more than a couple of hours, from a drained battery. But I'm not 100% sure. Definitely not an all day thing though.
1533817
2 hours. Maybe 2 1/2. Be careful when you "close it" or pause it, because it doesn't turn off and will run the battery down.
179011
So... I bought it last summer and I still didn't change the battery... I turn on the hammer for my son to fall asleep at night and when I go to bed, I turn it off... After all those months, the light is weaker but we forgot to turn off the light several times... So I would say, it lasts a long time... ;)
1513562
If you use it moderately, 1-2 hr talk time and 2-3 hr web surfing, it can surely last a day. For me, even if it is about 10% it can last whole night idle. But some times battery notification shows abrupt reading. e.g. it will be 40% and just after 2 min it may show 5%. You may require to restart it to display correct reading.
1971474
I suppose I've had it on longer than that on battery alone. Having said that, just keep it plugged in. It has a very long cord
928148
I've used my GPS quite a bit and the battery is still going strong. I turn it on just before I head into the woods to mark my starting point and then turn it off. When I'm ready to head back to my truck or camo I turn it back on and follow the arrow home.. so it's not like the unit is on the entire time I'm in the woods. Hope this helps you out.
1766498
When it is fully charged, it lasts about a week, and then the battery loses one bar. I presume it can go a month and be just about ready to "die." It never actually "turns off" otherwise--the clock display is always on. But this is just in standby mode, without using the features.
1179319
It hasn't shut off on me yet, and I keep it turned on all day. I also have the power cord plugged in (it's hooked up to my TV) so I can't tell you how long the battery lasts. It works great, though
1911793
3 hours if you are using the maximum performance option, about 5-6 if you are on battery saver. :)
1564437
The battery life has been great so far! I've had mine for two months, I never turn it off, and I use my computer for 8-12 hours every day. The batteries haven't needed changed yet.
569263
Hello 'Bama. From a fully charged state, it will last 4-6 hours while "operating fully". A setting allows you to set the time that elapses b/4 it goes into "sleep mode" from 5-60 minutes. If I am in a vehicle where the cigarette lighter is not working, I use a portable "pocket juice" source which last about 3-4 hours. PS: I drive a 'limo for the super rich" part time and there is no room for error in what I do. My Magellan has served me very well. I recommend it.
1172275
For me, so far, it has been lasting just about 2-3 hours on a full charge. Almost 1 year of usage so I do keep it plugged in when not in use and definitely overnight.
1013069
You can dim the screen, turn off blue tooth and the wifi (when you're not using it) and shorten the time it waits unused until it turns itself off. Most of these are in the Power Management section. There are F key buttons to toggle some of them. I believe there is also a setting that will allow the computer to drain the battery down closer to zero charge. As it is I believe it turns off with about 25% remaining as a margin of safety. I did everything I could think of and don't get anything like 14 hours of life. It is beyond mere marketing hype to claim 14 hours. Really it is a lie. Perhaps I now get 10 hours.
530448
Depends on how many times you push to use or just to scare someone. My has lasted up to 24hrs. With me just playing around and setting it off for 4 or 5 hrs. and I still had charge next day.
1143038
There is a metal tab on the top, it opens towards the back of on and off switch. It says the battery's will last 3 hours, with the factory batteries that were provided I'd guess half of that run time. If you get a name brand battery or rechargeable I'd guess 3 to 4 hours. Ive only had mine a few days so I haven't been able to test out the battery life as of yet. Hope this helps