Final Test to decide if i keep the phone.

[JM22508]

That's pretty cool looking. I like the 5 foot cord, and the extra backup power the internal battery provides if needed.

Yes. The 5' cord is a major plus. I too, the charger that the phone came with to the office and keep this one at home now because of the cord length.

 

[AldousSnow]

Id love to answer more but I had to put my phone on airplane mode two hours ago.

 

[EVO1Android]

I guess I'm just use to blackberries lasting two days with heavy usage.

I too, coming from a blackberry, was a little surprised at the lack of battery life. After having this phone for a few weeks, it seems the battery life is improved.

I understand this phone will eat up battery more than a blackberry due to all the "bells & whistles" but 4 hours for a smartphone is unacceptable.

However, I am happy with my battery life now. Getting about 12-16 hours.

 

[Flip]

+1 I'm also happy with my batt after making some adjustments to my phone, plus let me tell u guys getting an ext batt is NOT A BAD IDEA...I always carry it in my back pocket n coming fr the pre for a whole year carrying 2 batt in my pocket, now I'm used to it but I love this phone so much that I don't care carrying the ext batt

 

[AldousSnow]

Thanks to all that commented.

Of course... battery didn't make it.. not even close.

I will consider carrying a second battery.

As far as the suggestion to that blackberries do not do what an evo does... that's an interesting arguement. Especially when it's suggested to strip the evo of all the extra features in order to for the battery not to die. So... turn off wi-fi... turn off bluetooth... turn off 4g... and gps. So basically.... turn everything off that we pay the extra $10.00 for and you guys are happy with this.

Interesting.

Well... as its common to say on this forum... to each their own.

As a sidenote.. the blackberry is a smart phone. It allowed me to keep bluetooth on, keep gps on, tether, sync emails, and keep data always on.

 

[Cory Streater]

I'm just curious, did you use it exactly the way you said you would in your first post?

 

[kcpowercat]

Mine just passed my ultimate test. Weekend in Vegas. I turned off background data and it performed like a champ. I figure when I know I just need a phone for long periods out ill turn background data....I couldn't care less about my email in Vegas.

 

[AldousSnow]

Yep even less. As you know there isnt 4G in NY, so that was easy, and i didnt have my bluetooth. I actually.. probably made less than 30 minutes worth of phone calls all day. If there is one thing I wish i could do... its have the option of not using 3G (1XEV is less drain on the battery im guessing). I powered the phone off on the flight there. I did use GPS for about 15 minutes getting to NYC to Westchester (Sprint Navigator). I also used the internet to check internet times... and by 3:00 PM i was dead. Hey.. i love the phone and love the forums. If you look at my posts you will see i try and contribute for all. It's hard for me to convince the IT team at my job that this is a viable alternative to the blackberry given some of these issues. I'm not whining... im trying to help all with a viable solution. (My Jaguar gets less than 12 miles per gallon.... not the car for everyone as you say with your Audi.... but fun as hell to drive).

 

[dlocks]

Maybe you can check this out.Its a solar rechargeable battery charger that fit on a key ring..

Sprint - All Accessories

 

[Perezan]

(My Jaguar gets less than 12 miles per gallon.... not the car for everyone as you say with your Audi.... but fun as hell to drive).

Perfect explanation for having the EVO

 

[Brett636]

Since it failed the test are you going to return it? BTW, I agree with you about not shutting down major features of this phone that you paid for in order to keep the battery going. It flies in the very face of buying this phone to begin with.

 

[KoukiFC3S]

Mine just passed my ultimate test. Weekend in Vegas. I turned off background data and it performed like a champ. I figure when I know I just need a phone for long periods out ill turn background data....I couldn't care less about my email in Vegas.

How was 4G there if you used it?

 

[Andrew Ruffolo]

Yep even less. As you know there isnt 4G in NY, so that was easy, and i didnt have my bluetooth. I actually.. probably made less than 30 minutes worth of phone calls all day. If there is one thing I wish i could do... its have the option of not using 3G (1XEV is less drain on the battery im guessing). I powered the phone off on the flight there. I did use GPS for about 15 minutes getting to NYC to Westchester (Sprint Navigator). I also used the internet to check internet times... and by 3:00 PM i was dead. Hey.. i love the phone and love the forums. If you look at my posts you will see i try and contribute for all. It's hard for me to convince the IT team at my job that this is a viable alternative to the blackberry given some of these issues. I'm not whining... im trying to help all with a viable solution. (My Jaguar gets less than 12 miles per gallon.... not the car for everyone as you say with your Audi.... but fun as hell to drive).

False... there actually is 4G in New York

 

[CP4]

Thanks to all that commented.

Of course... battery didn't make it.. not even close.

I will consider carrying a second battery.

As far as the suggestion to that blackberries do not do what an evo does... that's an interesting arguement. Especially when it's suggested to strip the evo of all the extra features in order to for the battery not to die. So... turn off wi-fi... turn off bluetooth... turn off 4g... and gps. So basically.... turn everything off that we pay the extra $10.00 for and you guys are happy with this.

Interesting.

Well... as its common to say on this forum... to each their own.

As a sidenote.. the blackberry is a smart phone. It allowed me to keep bluetooth on, keep gps on, tether, sync emails, and keep data always on.

I agree it's a bit counter productive to buy a phone that offers a bunch of great features, only to have to have them off in order for the thing not to die.

But I must admit, toggling the switches on and off between use hasn't proven to be a great hassle for me. When I want to do extended web browsing or send emails with big pictures, I flip 4g on. When I'm sitting idly at the desk or sleeping at night, 4g and the rest is off. When I'm in need of navigation, GPS is on; it's off otherwise.

It doesn't seem like a huge compromise to me. But then on all my previous phones I've never left bluetooth, wifi, etc. "on" at all times.

 

[Bodar]

I agree it's a bit counter productive to buy a phone that offers a bunch of great features, only to have to have them off in order for the thing not to die.

But I must admit, toggling the switches on and off between use hasn't proven to be a great hassle for me. When I want to do extended web browsing or send emails with big pictures, I flip 4g on. When I'm sitting idly at the desk or sleeping at night, 4g and the rest is off. When I'm in need of navigation, GPS is on; it's off otherwise.

It doesn't seem like a huge compromise to me. But then on all my previous phones I've never left bluetooth, wifi, etc. "on" at all times.

I agree. The way I look at it is: I'd rather have the option to use these things rather than be stuck with a device than can email and slog through the internet for 24 hours on a single charge. It just means I have to be diligent in power management (i.e., toggles) or charge more often. I've played around with someone's BB Bold and I totally hate it.

 

[Eazy123]

I really don't think that if iphone/bb had 4g that they would last a full day on a single charge either. Toggling 4g isn't a pain at all, and you're paying to use it when you want to, not paying to use it and not drain your battery. Either way, you're still paying less WITH 4g than what you'd pay another carrier without it.

 

[sel1965]

Funny, I have been getting 12 to 14 hours of battery with my EVO for days now. I am not a light user either. I make a lot of calls, use the internet, text and emails all day long. I have 4G turned on while at work since it gets a good signal and turn it off at home when I don't get a good signal. I do use a task killer. Unplugged my phone yesterday at 8am by 11pm my battery was still good at 23% remaining. I guess I'm pretty happy with that.

 

[kcpowercat]

Kouk....turned 4g on for a bit when I was trying to qik with a new EVO owner and to upload a video....I. the bowels of a mgm it was shaky but outside signal was strong and quick. Didn't do any speed tests as I was conserving all battery life possible.

 

[as4life]

Have you tried all the battery tips on here? Have you made sure you are topping your battery an checking if ur phone is set on GSM Auto PRL? I've been able to get 14 hours of battery life with making phone calls, listening to music, and browsing the web. Also, my phone has 3 emails (1 is exchange and 1 is gmail)

 

[msw323]

This is not a compare iPhone to Evo post BTW....

One of the biggest complaints with the iPhone is that you cannot change the battery when needed. Most, if not all, touchscreen smartphones will have poor battery life. That is just a fact. The iPhone can't change batteries, the Evo you can.

Combat this by carrying an extra battery, or adding an extended battery. Sure, you can tweak things, but if it is a problem, carry a second one. That's really it. Or, get a different phone.