What's the real-world battery life, during continuous use -- that is, starting with fresh batteries, how long can I use it, non-stop, until the battery dies?
1313275
I would not go beyond 2 hours. We typically change batteries every 2 hours because we have gotten burned beyond this.
1313276
My recent experience was: first set fresh batteries - just under one hour, second set fresh batteries - one hour 10 minutes. So, it will vary within a 10-15 minute range.
1313277
I have recorded seminars ( speaker has mike attached , 50' away and at 2 hours mike is still working fine. I usually change batteries after that.
1313278
I change batteries after about 2 hours to avoid battery failure. I learned the hard way.
1912423
Hi! The battery lasts a ridiculously ling time! I used it nightly and used it for several cycles each night, and the battery lasted well over a month on a single charge
1734861
I've been using mine off and on for a couple of months now, daily as it is. And I haven't replaced the batteries yet, I think it takes triple a though! Just use it and see for yourself. I wouldn't use it for hours at a time, my main usage of it is minutes here and there!! Hope this helps ya!!!
1944590
I'm not sure about continuous battery use without plugging it in, but I've only had to replace mine once so far. It definitely lasts a long time!
1732782
Purchased mine in 2011 and it's still going strong. We'll over 3.5 hours with nothing running and over 2.5 hours with active aplications. I learned with IBM & Lenovo laptops you can't keep charging their batteries. When they are fully charged unplug and when low recharge and so on.
999707
No issues with the battery. I haven't checked how close I get to 18 hours but I know it is way, way more than 1.5 hours of non-stop use
1928758
Battery life has not been a problem. EVery once in a while we need to remove a battery, let it rest for a few minutes and then replace it. Otherwise, no problem.
202618
Well, unfortunately I'm not an avid gamer so I am not on it that often, but I have found that if you have it in sleep mode it does a very good job of retaining power. If I were to estimate, if you played it as much as the average owner, I would say you could get a guaranteed couple days out of it...I might even venture and say three days. Again thats just a guess. You might wanna poke around online and google some sites that will give you some good insight on the battery life. Hope I was able to help at least a little. Have fun and keep gaming! ;)
127622
The mfg suggests recharge every night. I have used just here in my hime & outdoors for a week or more & not noticed it going down at all. I would guess at steady use if you turn off when at a stop it would easily stay charged 8-10 hours. The battery gets used faster if it is cold , or if you go faster or clumb more inclunes. Hope that helps, I've been very satisfied with this product.
5031
The battery life has been good for me. I bought the camera right before vacation and took many pictures over the course of a week. I believe I recharged the battery daily but the battery never died. I just wanted a full battery for each day since I was taking so many pictures. However, I've only used the camera sporadically since so I'm not sure how the battery life would be now if I was using it as much as I was when I first bought it.
202619
Well, unfortunately I'm not an avid gamer so I am not on it that often, but I have found that if you have it in sleep mode it does a very good job of retaining power. If I were to estimate, if you played it as much as the average owner, I would say you could get a guaranteed couple days out of it...I might even venture and say three days. Again thats just a guess.You might wanna poke around online and google some sites that will give you some good insight on the battery life. Hope I was able to help at least a little. Have fun and keep gaming! ;)
2264176
Battery lasted for six hours before I got home and charged back up....says it holds 8 hours of continuous use
492619
Hey bro...i just got mine yesterday and I've used it for so far 3 to 4 hours...and it works well...I'll make sure I put it up on exactly how many hours the batteries will last...
2175500
That is a great question. I really haven't noticed it being drained too much after no use. To be honest, I haven't really tested that too much. I think mine is dead right now. I would think it's like every other battery and it will lose some charge after no use. Just don't know how much.Regardless, it's a great device and I love it. It's saved me several times.
1780450
I just recently bought my 2nd one for another computer because my first one is just that great! I've had it for about 9 months & I've only replaced the batteries once. I have both at work & are always on the "on" position. If you're thinking of buying one, the battery life should not be an issue! Good luck!
1237264
I've never had mine die on me but I've taken it for a six hour trip and it had about 25% battery power afterwards so I'd guess maybe about eight hours in total.
539498
I agree for me last around 40-50 originally. Over time I'm guessing due to battery wear its portability duration is greatly reduced. I've had mine a couple years with moderate to heavy use. Doesn't seem to last over 24 hrs now without a recharge.