tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6409591195378757931.post2280527830654310164..comments2023-06-12T12:39:53.368+01:00Comments on A Little Bit About Not A Lot: Power StruggleMarcushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01351297406970864492noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6409591195378757931.post-51321530338885726422008-08-11T10:19:00.000+01:002008-08-11T10:19:00.000+01:00I'm with John on this. I keep mine switched off - ...I'm with John on this. I keep mine switched off - not only to preserve power but to preserve my time in the outdoors. Last september on the west highland way I used a camera to take snaps but didnt use phone other to report in my well being and progress by text. On the last day I used my phone to take a pic of Ben Nevis so that I could send it to the guys I worked with as one of them was doing a charity walk up it a week later. No sooner had I switched the damn thing on I got embroiled in sorting out some issue at work! <BR/><BR/>As for GPS fine to use if you need a grid reference otherwise good map reading skills are better (and they weigh nothing!) <BR/><BR/>Music - I prefer to hear the sound of the wind in the trees (or my own puffing and panting) rather than the Artic Monkeys...baz carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18316818349601585501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6409591195378757931.post-28530320403391335782008-08-11T07:54:00.000+01:002008-08-11T07:54:00.000+01:00Hi Shuttleworth,It does have an led torch on it an...Hi Shuttleworth,<BR/><BR/>It does have an led torch on it and I suppose it could be used in an emergency. Its not very bright to say the least so I think it would be a struggle to use it for much more than just pottering in the tent.<BR/><BR/>Cheers.Marcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01351297406970864492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6409591195378757931.post-61520947585352627172008-08-11T04:17:00.000+01:002008-08-11T04:17:00.000+01:00It says onthe stuff I've read that it also has an ...It says onthe stuff I've read that it also has an LED torch on it. Would this be any use as a backup torch?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6409591195378757931.post-89555383672604904932008-08-09T19:40:00.000+01:002008-08-09T19:40:00.000+01:00I hear you there! A lot of the problem is about cr...I hear you there! A lot of the problem is about cramming all this technology into a small unit , with little consideration for the battery size and type versus the power needs of the device.Marcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01351297406970864492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6409591195378757931.post-38480381887956311662008-08-09T16:41:00.000+01:002008-08-09T16:41:00.000+01:00i must be one of the few who charge up my phone be...i must be one of the few who charge up my phone before i go out and bring it back still with 50% power a week later. Nokia 6101 used for calls on route checkpoints, a few texts each day, the occasional photo perhaps sent to my blog .....and eer oherwise switched off when not used for this.<BR/>If people insist on getting the camera/MP3 player/GPS etc etc all in one unit, then the power discharge goes thru the roof. Remmeber the good old days when 'phones were used for calls?<BR/>;-(John Heehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01333628949466601415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6409591195378757931.post-23587651879700749762008-08-09T13:50:00.000+01:002008-08-09T13:50:00.000+01:00Hi Baz,I do agree, the more features and uses the ...Hi Baz,<BR/><BR/>I do agree, the more features and uses the more intensive the power needs. However, this phone will replace potentially 3 items of electronics that I absolutely like to bring and use on my trips - a camera, GPS and a phone.<BR/><BR/>Day-to-day usage will mean the battery is fine but intensive use on the hill will mean I need something to top up. This is a great, cost effective solution. I don't usually like to plug the big guys but Play.com have these for £4.99 inc delivery!Marcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01351297406970864492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6409591195378757931.post-77945269906396022272008-08-09T09:24:00.000+01:002008-08-09T09:24:00.000+01:00I think that this is a good reason to look for a l...I think that this is a good reason to look for a less complicated phone - all those other features suck life out of the battery. And do you really need them? To blog on foot all you need is to be able to email in with picture attached.<BR/><BR/>That's a ideal back up charger and one that I'm adding to the bits to buy list!baz carterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18316818349601585501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6409591195378757931.post-76803114464034822742008-08-09T01:12:00.000+01:002008-08-09T01:12:00.000+01:00I really felt this problem on my last lakes trip. ...I really felt this problem on my last lakes trip. I used my mobile for pics and blogging and it was almost dead by the end of day one.<BR/><BR/>I've yet to test its actual performance but I suspect it will be exactly what I need.Marcushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01351297406970864492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6409591195378757931.post-85361625780524088562008-08-08T22:16:00.000+01:002008-08-08T22:16:00.000+01:00That is a good bit of kit. Come in handy on a two...That is a good bit of kit. Come in handy on a two week walk. I am looking to get a new phone and battery life matters.Martin Ryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03719332121719827761noreply@blogger.com