usage control over battery life?

[Rupert]

Hi, this looks like a great watch, but 4-5 hours is not long enough battery life for me. Is there a way I can extend the life through how I use the watch? For example, if I am on a long bike ride, can I turn off the screen for long periods, and just bring it back when I am approaching a decision point where I need to look at the maps again?

[admin]

our reflective screen burns very little power.
The big sucker is the GPS.
We are working on power optimization schemes .
Cris

[hdoehler]

another idea is to use an extra tracking GPS mouse for longterm trips.
if Leikr will support BT there is a way to connect to GPS with low battery consumption.
It used this option with my old sony ANT+ smartphone. Tracking by BT-GPS Mouse Speed & heart beat by ANT+ android demo APP.

Whats your opinion Leikr?

[admin]

An external GPS module is an idea. however it defeat a bit the purpose of having a GPS integrated.
I believe we should focus on extending the battery life by mean of power optimization schemes.

thanks
Cris

[hdoehler]

For my bicycle trips i always have an external usb-akku for loading lamps, gps, handy, camera on- or offline.
For cycliststourists this should be a option instead using Garmins or so. I like small&light devices

[admin]

external packs are pretty handy and not a big deal if you plan to cycle for many hrs.
More a matter of priorities on what/when to look into it

thanks
Cris

[hdoehler]

But the expirience with my brand new LEIKR show me that when i charge the watch, i couldn't use it.
Isn't it possible to charge the clock in operation mode?

[admin]

we develop our software and send updates. When we get to the point of haivng an external battery pack I am sure we wil find a solution for it

thanks
Cris

[Szadzik]

External battery packs are readily available and it only is required to be able to use the device while charging.

[hdoehler]

thanx Cris!
One solution will be be a handle bar charging adapter for cyclist.
In teh meenwhile i am looking for battery pack with 20mm diameter putting at the handlebar end plugs.
A flat (USB) power cable will put unter the handlebar tape. With powerpacks on both sides i coulds charge my lamp too.