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adsl3g said:
Don't see how that could be affecting battery life if its not in use = but yea!! I am uninstalling it anyway - don't like hacked apps!
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yea me neither, but just since i installed it battery life is worse. Gonna leave it on for now, just did a full recharge on AC power, then will see how long it lasts. Then will uninstall it and see the difference.
 
Gothan said:
The one thing that put me off tomtom (ok it was the hacked version), was that it was not accurate,was out with about 300m, so I forked out the cash and got the navigon, and that is spot on (and the maps are prettier especially the 3d POI's)
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is there a user community that maintains poi's for navigon? specifically traffic cameras etc?
 
PCsToGo said:
k so either my iPhone no longer has the prob or my battery meter is broke!
cause my iPhone has been on for 1:30 hours and its still on 100% with 3 mins of cydia usage!

UPDATE: Been on for 2:40 hours with no activity and on 99% battery!! Maybe my battery problems are over :)

Will leave it on overnight with no charge and see what its like :)

UPDATE2: Been on for 3:30 hours with no activity and on 99% battery!!
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battery usage on any device is always a bit shady for the first couple of charges

i'd suggest you stop keeping such a close eye on it and just use the phone, you'll soon get used to the fact that iphone's need juice more often than other phones, deal with it
 
rapidblue said:
I also desperately need a car mount/charger for my iPhone too now. I am trying to hold out for Navigon's cradle which should be launched next month - it just looks soooooo awesome (and supports portrait and landscape mode).
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4000692&id=51924150929
I see TomTom has also revealed pricing for their cradle - $120. Actually a little pricey!!
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check out www.dension.com

look at the gateway 100 and gateway 500 product range, the active cradle is a brilliant mount for the iphone, and the whole thing integrates with your car stereo like a cd player, so the radio controls (and steering multimedia controls) work on your phone

the active cradle also rotates if you don't put the rubber O ring in, which is what i've done with mine

currently there is an issue with charging the 3Gs, but it looks like a software snag, because the phone does sometimes charge, I've tested 3G though, and that works fine
 
Natedogg said:
I've got an iPhone 3G 16GB, and I've got the chance to upgrade to the 3Gs for about R150-R200, Is it really worth the upgrade, has anybody here upgraded from a 3G to a 3Gs ? Is it a worthy upgrade? Another bonus is that next year I won't have to put a lot of extra money into getting the new one...
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i have

WELL worth it
 
theron.roland said:
battery usage on any device is always a bit shady for the first couple of charges

i'd suggest you stop keeping such a close eye on it and just use the phone, you'll soon get used to the fact that iphone's need juice more often than other phones, deal with it
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I am sorry but when you play a 5 hour game of paintball starting with 100% battery and finishing with it 100% DEAD you tend to worry a bit! But alas, it is all fixed now.. dont know how though:o
 
theron.roland said:
check out www.dension.com

look at the gateway 100 and gateway 500 product range, the active cradle is a brilliant mount for the iphone, and the whole thing integrates with your car stereo like a cd player, so the radio controls (and steering multimedia controls) work on your phone

the active cradle also rotates if you don't put the rubber O ring in, which is what i've done with mine

currently there is an issue with charging the 3Gs, but it looks like a software snag, because the phone does sometimes charge, I've tested 3G though, and that works fine
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Actually looks pretty cool. Expensive?
 
rapidblue said:
Actually looks pretty cool. Expensive?
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it's very cool, integrates with your cars' menu systems, text display, the works

if you get:

cradle
gateway 100 unit
cd changer retention kit
bluetooth add on (includes stereo bluetooth and handsfree interfaces)

you're looking at about 5k, take off more or less 1 k per item not needed

love mine, it gets a bit confused with the bluetooth and dock connecter audio sometimes, but fixed at the press of a button
 
theron.roland said:
it's very cool, integrates with your cars' menu systems, text display, the works

if you get:

cradle
gateway 100 unit
cd changer retention kit
bluetooth add on (includes stereo bluetooth and handsfree interfaces)

you're looking at about 5k, take off more or less 1 k per item not needed

love mine, it gets a bit confused with the bluetooth and dock connecter audio sometimes, but fixed at the press of a button
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Wow!! Does sound pretty impressive!! A bit overboard for me though. Think I'll just get a cradle and charger for now :D
Maybe one day ;)
 
Anybody know about a simple rainfall log app for the iPhone? All I want to do is record rainfall by date. A quick AppStore and Google search yielded nothing.....
 
simp said:
Anybody know about a simple rainfall log app for the iPhone? All I want to do is record rainfall by date. A quick AppStore and Google search yielded nothing.....
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Let me know if you find one, I have been looking as well! (24mm since Friday in DBN)
 
Does anyone know of a good task manager? so I can switch between apps while leaving the other open?
 
Don't like my Speck CandyShell anymore - it makes the phone way too bulky.. Any one recommend any new slimmer ones??
 
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