Palm Pre Battery.....had to return it
So let me start of by saying, I really loved this device. I thought the OS was really well put together, and the contact system was fantastic.
However, the battery life is horrible. Even with light texting, minimal internet, and about 40 min of talking, I was charging the battery 2 times a day, up to 3 times if I used it more. I was so disappointed. I need to have a phone that at least last me though a work day, I don't always have access to a charger.
Keep in mind I had bluetooth off, No WiFi, my email was only checking every 30 mins, and my screen brightness was down almost to the lowest setting.
Better luck next time Palm......maybe a bigger battery. ☹️
However, the battery life is horrible. Even with light texting, minimal internet, and about 40 min of talking, I was charging the battery 2 times a day, up to 3 times if I used it more. I was so disappointed. I need to have a phone that at least last me though a work day, I don't always have access to a charger.
Keep in mind I had bluetooth off, No WiFi, my email was only checking every 30 mins, and my screen brightness was down almost to the lowest setting.
Better luck next time Palm......maybe a bigger battery. ☹️
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Sounds like something was wrong with yours or coverage was very weak (kills battery life). Other reports I've heard say it's about average for PDA phones- not spectacular but not about the same.
That said, if it's a phone for work I'd definitely have a charger at home, at work, and in the car. That's the only way to be sure to have a charge when you need it due to the crappy battery tech we have for now.
That said, if it's a phone for work I'd definitely have a charger at home, at work, and in the car. That's the only way to be sure to have a charge when you need it due to the crappy battery tech we have for now.
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Agreed.. I had it sitting in the back playing music for over an hour and a half and it went down about 30% in that time.
I find it a pleasant surprise that it lasts me the majority of the day... hell of a lot better than a windows device.
I actually reccomend checking email "as it comes in".. which doesnt sound like a good idea, but I dont get much, and every hour would even be too much, so in effect, it works like my blackberry with a "push" service
I find it a pleasant surprise that it lasts me the majority of the day... hell of a lot better than a windows device.
I actually reccomend checking email "as it comes in".. which doesnt sound like a good idea, but I dont get much, and every hour would even be too much, so in effect, it works like my blackberry with a "push" service
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