Battery

[Emmalouise]

Have just brought the new iPad and this is the second time I have charged it, the first time was when I got it from the shop and it was all ready partially charged, however this time my battery seems to have gone down a lot quicker. Is this normal or do I have a problem? And how do I get the most out of my battery?

 

[Wolfpuppies3]

Entirely functions of screen brightness level, intensity of processor work (streaming video drains the battery quicker than surfing the web which saps the battery quicker than reading a book) and location services settings. May last a week on a charge, may last 7-9 hours. It all depends on the above.

 

[Emmalouise]

Thanks. Will se what the next charge is like

 

[Little One]

Mine holds 6-7 hours of really intensive usage. But got up to 11 hours when reading a book.

iPad "3", 32GB, Wifi, White

 

[HappyPelican]

Like everyone has said, all depends on what you are using it for and how long.

 

[Bosvaark]

It also takes 3 full charges before the battery achieves its max output capacity, and for the battery to achieve calibration.

 

[scifan57]

It also takes 3 full charges before the battery achieves its max output capacity, and for the battery to achieve calibration.

Where did you find this information? I looked for quite some time and was unable to find any source that mentioned it.

 

[HappyPelican]

I guess I need to start running my battery down. I usually plug my iPad in when I know I won't be using it for a few hours so it's rare for it to get below 50%.

 

[Little One]

I think it shouldn't matter when you charge it, just one full cycle in a month or so is suggested.

iPad "3", 32GB, Wifi, White

 

[edi1511]

You have to wait until the battery completely drain. It is when the ipad going auto shutdown. Then you can start recharge 8 hours is the best. Dont recharge while using it or recharge when it still have battery capacity. This is to avoid crystal effect & your battery lifespan. Battery do have lifespan.

 

[Little One]

I heard that it's not that complicated.

iPad "3", 32GB, Wifi, White