Comments on: J.D. Power survey: iPhone tops in all but battery

By: Micheal, Grand Prairie, Tx

Micheal, Grand Prairie, Tx — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:07:11 +0000

I work at a big box electronics store that sells both Mac and PC's and almost no Mac's get returned. also the other Apple products such as Ipods have a very low return rate as opposed to other low priced product that don't work as well. Apple strives for quality and user experience instead of having the cheapest price and highest volume.

By: Dave, Atlantic City NJ

Dave, Atlantic City NJ — Mon, 04 May 2009 13:07:53 +0000

I believe that another aspect of this battery life issue should be looked at, and that being the fact that the iphone is using the AT&T wireless system, which from my experiences over the years burns out all cell batteries faster as they struggle to find an acceptable signal. What Apple really needs to do is: 1. always strive to improve battery life with technology 2. move on to open the iphone up to other carriers (verizon, sprint, T-mobile, etc). I think that will improve battery life the most, being on a system that actually works.

By: Steven, Atlanta GA

Steven, Atlanta GA — Sun, 03 May 2009 06:28:01 +0000

@James,

Give us a break with the metaphysics, bro.

By: James, Toronto, Ontario

James, Toronto, Ontario — Sat, 02 May 2009 20:41:30 +0000

In a falling World where princes become paupers Apple stands tall. Apples sparkling brightly in sublime quality as other once mighty and proud peers subcomb into shadows in the name of economy.

Apple, Apple, thy fairness only grows fairer in times of glory or when civilisation burns in flame.

While Rim panicks and Nokia scrambles Apple alone holds the torch of wisdom and perfection high, to carry the ideals of humanity that was the greatest gift from God our Father, reflecting our feeble attempt to do our part to contribute to the World created by God, somerhing of value regardless of mere economic concerns.

By: Gus, Brooklyn, NY

Gus, Brooklyn, NY — Sat, 02 May 2009 01:43:36 +0000

Isn't a PC person going to jump in and make fun of Apple users and our toys? I got so used to seeing that anytime an article appears here that I am almost missing it. Now that I think of it … we didn't get too many toy comments on the article that spoke about how the computer industry itself had ranked Apple at the top either.

By: James, Toronto, Ontario

James, Toronto, Ontario — Fri, 01 May 2009 22:06:15 +0000

I recommend 2 actions by Apple now, mainly targeting Rim:

1. Lengthen the usable battery life on the iPhone / iPod

2. Produce a new phone against the blackberry

By: Steven, Atlanta GA

Steven, Atlanta GA — Fri, 01 May 2009 21:41:45 +0000

There's a reason iPhone users would complain about battery life: they are the only ones constantly using their device.

Think about it. The average Blackberry user's phone spends most of it's time sitting on his hip waiting for a phone call, that is, when he's not sending or receiving a few e-mails. No battery life issues for this person.

The iPhone user, on the other hand, is surfing the web, or playing a game, or using some other app he loves, in addition to e-mailing or talking. Of course he or she is gonna run the battery down pretty quickly. Hence the poor battery life reviews.

The irony is that these are probably some of the same people who complain that Apple will not allow apps with background processes. Just imagine how poor the battery life would be then!

By: some guy ajo, az

some guy ajo, az — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:40:15 +0000

ped,

The category is listed as "Battery Aspects". Might this not be a concern simply over battery life per se, but rather (or additionally) lack of ease with replacing the battery?

ex ped: Could be, but in my experience iPhone owners haven't had as much cause to complain about not being able to replace the battery as they have with the battery running out too quickly.

By: Sam Gupta, Highland Park, NJ

Sam Gupta, Highland Park, NJ — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:29:54 +0000

Motorola products are good but low ranking/ ratings may be inversely proportional to the number of layoff (I assume they got their result by surveying end users – thousands of those are motorolans, motorolan's friend or family etc.

By: Sacto Joe, Sacramento CA

Sacto Joe, Sacramento CA — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:28:53 +0000

Actually, battery time is quite good if you use good battery management techniques. Basically, don't use things like 3G, Bluetooth, and Location Services until they're needed, then turn off when done.