But then again, 2G does not have the features and functions of the 3GS. So, 'poorer' battery life is to be expected.

It is plausible because the phone does not have to 'exert' to maintain connection and thus conserve some energy although I might add that the difference should not be as dramatic as you described it to be.

That's like comparing the petrol consumption of a Proton with BMW.

I believe it is. If it is not normal, it is on the side of good.

It has been documented that you do not wait until the battery fully depletes before charging. But like anything and everything, there are always 2 schools of thought. But the explanation is that the iPhone has, what, 4000 to 5000 charge cycles of life(I hope I am right). So, if you let the battery run dry and charge, it would be 1 charge cycle. But charging when there is still 'life' in the battery it gives you 'more' charge cycles as then it would not be a charge cycle, so to speak. However, it is advisable to let it fully deplete say once a month to calibrate the battery.

The above sounds plausibe to me and that's why I aqm buying it. So, it is up to you.

You are right on both counts.

But what I quoted was for one to maximize and prolong the battery life. Isn't it better to reach 400 cycles, say in 1 and half years rather than 1 year? And you brought back memory of the super slim T28s

If you are seriously concerned about your battery usage, please read this thread from the start. Not only will you get an answer to your question, you will also learn much more.

You can take a look at Morphie Juice Pack Air. It is available at Machines and Switch.

When you access iTunes and it prompts you to upgrade to OS3.1.2, you can just ignore by cancelling the prompt. You can then go ahead and restore your phone, if you so wish and it will remain at your present OS.

Generally all phones and iPhones are no exception the battery life improves with usage. So, use it a little longer and it should be better.

Call them? No, go to any of their centres and submit your iPhone in for warranty claim. A reminder for you to restore your phone if it had been jailbroken otherwise the warranty will be null and void.

@munky_head_7

If it is too difficult to bring the original owner, just make sure you have his/her details and contact no. That should also do as Maxis just wants to verify from him/her some information.

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Added on February 26, 2010, 12:53 pmThe Home Button thingy is what you call wear and tear. Yes, it does happen especially for those who press it every so often.

As for the Sim Card 'contact', it may be a hardware problem and perhaps you should use this as a reason to send your phone in for warranty claim. Who knows? You just might get a replacement and all your problems would be solved.

This post has been edited by PeeEl: Feb 26 2010, 12:53 PM

[quote=ashwin988,Mar 4 2010, 04:32 PM]
thanks for the help regarding my iphone.

@peell
might do the trade in for warranty bro, but i am using the old bootrom version of the 3gs. Sad lah, if they one on one replace, mati lah if i get a new 3gs with a new bootrom

You will probably get a refurbished unit which means it could well be with the old bootrom.