Usefulness of Sprint TV

hoddy4 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008, 11:36 AM

I recently upgraded to a ppc6800 from a 6700. In a previous post comparing the two, I indicated that I did not think that Sprint TV was very useful. I want to revise that somewhat. We recently made an over 6 hour drive with one of the kids. During the entire drive, he enjoyed watching cartoons that are part of the basic channels. I was amazed that the battery lasted that long with an EVDO connection. Since we were on interstates, the reception was good the whole way.

maggyban · #2 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008, 11:39 AM

What was the average battery drain the entire time?

hoddy4 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008, 12:38 PM

Don't know what the average drain was, but the battery went from approx. 100 to 10 with 4.5 hours of actual Sprint TV. The 6800 also appears to lock up a lot less than the 6700, especially during mail synching.

orionsbuckle · #4 (**permalink**) 07-04-2008, 12:49 PM

yes this is completely true....lol...however since updating to the new 6.1...my battery time is only have that from before. but i think i fixed this problem. i reflashed it and its running fine now. mogul is the best phone ive ever had. only wish the mogul was as fast as the touch.