How long does a fresh battery last? Anyone tested to see time until drain?
1851845
ddepending on how much you use it and whats plunged in. You can order a a/c adapter for it that's what I did, the batters only last a few days with minimal use.
1851846
A really long lime. Over 38 hours a least.And if you have an extra AC Power Adaptor, forever just about...
1851847
I bought a power adapter. I figured it was a better way to go than to use battaries.
1851848
We've used one for two hours a month for the last year and have not had to change the battery.
2118017
It plays fine for me after a full charge, although I don't play it very long at a time. Probably 2 hours max play time. I did drain it fully the first time after I charged it fully - and it took over 2 hours to drain, but I only turned off all power save features, and was not using any network. My complaint with the battery is that it drains when NOT in use. So, I have it fully charged, and then 2 weeks later it is completely dead. It does charge up again ok. The reason I purchased this one is that the battery has a 1 yr warranty.
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Yeah I have noticed this same issue. I dim it down and set the lock out screen to 5 seconds and it helps tremendously however, it still drains fast. Solution I found that works is to always keep a charger nearby and keep it plugged in and if possible, watch it in a dim setting. Battery extends but not much.
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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.
880181
I have experienced no battery drain issues. I almost always turn it off when not in use as a precautionary measure. It has been on no longer than 24 to 48 hours without cranking a vehicle. Like I said earlier , I have never had any issues. It seems to use minimal power.
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I haven't tested the life span. I plug it in at night to be charged for the next day.
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I've had mine for about 2 yrs. but don't use it daily, maybe weekly and it holds a charge like new. I think there are 4 major factors discharge (rate, depth), temperature (high), charge level and time. All affect lifespan, Deep discharges, high temps, over\under charge, high\low charge voltage are the things you want to avoid.
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I haven't timed it, but it takes a few hours.Cody says it's good to drain them fully occasionally. I disagree. From what I've read about Lithium Ion batteries, it's better not to do this. It was true with NiCd and NiMH batteries, but these are very different. On the bright side, you can get away with when necessary. Even better, you can top them up as often as you like. Doing so has nearly no effect on the battery's overall life. This is one of the really nice thing about LiIon batteries.
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The battery is charged when the unit is running. My battery runs down over time so I usually have to pull start it the first time after prolonged storage. Once it has operated for about 1/2 hour or so, the battery seems to be fine.
1160973
Hi,It's 5hrs continuous play. Worth noting, with this model there is a slight drain on the battery, even when switched off. Maybe 9-10 days to drain. This is because the microprocessor has to go into sleep mode rather than fully switch off. It simply means making sure the unit has been topped up with charge the night before. It's a genuine 5 hrs as well, not a "marketed" 5 hrs. Thanks.
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Hi Donna, I must admit I don't use it every single day and I've checked with my husband as well on how long his lasts. We think we are charging them about once every two weeks - it's not something I even think about. Since I keep mine in the shower, I often just plug it in while cleaning, so I'm not always waiting until the batter dies either. All I can say is that I've never worried about the battery life and have never felt like it runs out quickly. Apologies for not providing a more scientific answer. For the price, you absolutely cannot beat it, so I really recommend it.
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I would say if I am using my laptop to full capacity (streaming video, using high brightness levels, running multiple programs etc.), I get roughly over an hour give or take 15 min from 100% to 20%. I would say it's not as good as the new battery when I got it in 2011, but I am satisfied with it's performance overall. Just use energy saver settings and I think you'll find it's a solid replacement battery, in my opinion.
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No, that's ridiculous. I ran mine last weekend for a solid seven hours, with intermittent bursts on full power to get from one point to another. I also run my fish finder off the same battery. When I got home the battery was still 80 percent charged, and that's the most I've ever drawn it down.
136382
First time on a new battery about 4-6 hrs...after that about 1.5-2 hrs. Depends on the age of your battery.
328451
Get a new battery...I don't think I've ever run mine clear down, it lasts forever. I charge it when I notice its down to about 1/2 and, unless I'm using it a lot, that's about once every 4-6 weeks.
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Mine has been awesome. Charged it the first time and took it deer hunting and used it a lot without it going out or needing another charge. Have been using it here at the house to do chores in the evenings. I just charged it back up last weekend. I would comfortly say I have had it on for well over 6 hours on the initial charge. The last week here as been below zero and I have had to use it out working and it has not fadded at all. I'd ask for a replacement if at all possible.
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Without getting into the technical aspects such as mAh charge capacity, discharge rate, number of cycles, etc. It really comes down to purchasing from a trusted vendor. I if the new battery doesn't hold a charge, it's most likely not a new battery. As for determining if the battery is "Fresh". These batteries are sometimes not charged until you first charge them.