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10-11-2011 10:49 PM #1iPF Novice
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Bluetooth accessories and battery life
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10-12-2011 02:38 AM #2iPF Super Guru
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I often use Apple's BT Keyboard with my iPad and have never noticed any difference in battery life. The keyboard has it's own battery of course. BT doesn't appear to have much draw on the iPad's battery.
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10-12-2011 02:43 AM #3iPF Legend
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I'd agree entirely with Rich - the effect is negligible. I use a BT keyboard all day and still get a full ten hours battery life.
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10-12-2011 05:39 AM #4iPF Novice
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Good to know, thank you. The reason I asked was I have a Nokia phone, and when I keep the bluetooth turned on (bluetooth headset) it drains my battery. My recharging goes from once a week to once a day, so there is a significant difference.
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10-12-2011 05:54 AM #5iPF Legend
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Do you mean Bluetooth turned on for your headset and making calls? Or just in standby?
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10-12-2011 09:38 PM #6iPF Novice
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That's with the bluetooth turned on 24/7, linked to my headset, and using my phone all day at work.
I don't bother thinking before I speak. I like to be just as surprised as everyone else about what comes out of my mouth.
iPad2 64GB Wifi + 3G, iPhone4 16GB, Macbook Pro (and multiple various ipods)
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