3G Battery Life

[msskarina]

Ok, I know I have been "overusing" my iPad 3G after fedex delivering it yesterday. It did only get about 5 good hours of charge last night, but when I woke up today it was 100% charged. Been playing games for about 4 hours today. Battery is at 38%, does this seem normal? How is everyone else faring with their battery life?

 

[Edlex]

I guess a few more details would be helpful, like screen brightness level, wifi on/off, 3G on/off, Bluetooth on/off?...stuff like that.

 

[msskarina]

Just the standard brightness, have not adjusted it. No Bluetooth, running wifi only, have not even signed up for 3G service yet. Thanks.

 

[Droid Washington]

Make sure that the cellular really is turned off for one. Even if you have not signed up for service, 3G is on by default.

 

[Superbike81]

What games have you been playing? One guy tested nothing but 3D games and the Wi-Fi only lasted about 6 hours with the screen at max brightness.

 

[0002S]

Overall the early tests are showing that the 3G gets about 1 hr less than the wifi

iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G - Our Pre-Review Findings (Updated: Battery + 3G Results) | iLounge Backstage

 

[dabears]

Overall the early tests are showing that the 3G gets about 1 hr less than the wifi

iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G - Our Pre-Review Findings (Updated: Battery + 3G Results) | iLounge Backstage

This is similar to having edge or 3G turn on from the iPhone. With 3G turned off from the iPhone it should get a better battery life.

 

[figmo10]

I'm very pleased with battery life. I use the 3G network nearly all my connect time and I can confidently say that the iPad will last me an entire day of use. I've found that it charges quickly, too.