The DSi battery life is so bad, I average about 4 hours with low brightness and wireless turned off. I can't imagine trying to use this thing in a serious situation..., like a 28 hour road trip or something. How could Nintendo release a mobile product that can't even stay alive long enough to matter?
My iPhone has better battery life than this..., which is PATHETIC.
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For a road trip, you can always try a car adapter:
www.google.com/products/catalog?q=nintendo+dsi+car...
www.google.com/products/catalog?q=nintendo+dsi+car...
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just give your DSi to me. I'll replace the battery for you. All I ask is that I get to keep it when I'm done. ^_^
Seriously, if it's within warranty, get on the phone with Nintendo and send it in for repair. ALWAYS take advantage of warranties when you can. You shouldn't have to pay for a product's defects.
Seriously, if it's within warranty, get on the phone with Nintendo and send it in for repair. ALWAYS take advantage of warranties when you can. You shouldn't have to pay for a product's defects.
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Well, I don't know about other situations, but in the event of a road trip they make car adapters to keep your stuff charged.
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If I remember correctly, you can replace the battery yourself so if you don't mind carrying another battery and a screwdriver along with your DSi, you'll be able to play longer. That is of course assuming that you are out of warranty so that you don't break any seals.
www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p519...
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Hmmmmmmmmm
Why do you buy it in the first place over DS lite?
The battery life is a well documented cons over DS lite...
Why do you buy it in the first place over DS lite?
The battery life is a well documented cons over DS lite...
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thats wierd, i get about two days out of mine!
Are you sure yours doesnt just have a dud battery?
Are you sure yours doesnt just have a dud battery?
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Did you properly condition the battery when you first bought it?
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I notice a bit of drop in time from the DS lite, but nothing near what it sounds like you're experiencing. I don't really condition batteries much anymore unless it is a laptop or some high dollar item like that, so I am probably getting the average life out of it.
You have got to have a dud battery.
You have got to have a dud battery.
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I get pretty good battery life, I don't know how much but it more than 4 hours for sure. Using Opera Browser drains it pretty good, but playing games and stuff it pretty normal for me.
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When my DSi was new the battery life was good but now it has dropped significantly. I'm probably around the 4 hour mark as well.
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