Free mobile phone charging

kim_ley

I dont agree with charging at work because its a sackable offence as it is classed as "stealing" and also most buildings have to have electrical appliances safety checked... BUT I think the trains have sockets for customer use and tickets are defo overpriced so why not get a little extra!

basill

nj106 wrote: »

Modern phones are just appauling with battery life

Lots of modern mobiles have 3G. The phone wastes lots of battery power searching for a 3g network. If you are not a heavy user of 3G features such as video calling or internet you can turn off the 3G or restrict the phone to GSM networks.
I dont find 3G browsing is noticeably faster than GPRS anyway.

This tip roughly triples the battery life on my new Sony Ericsson. Ie about two days with 3G on to five or six days with it off.

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nelbloke

kim_ley wrote: »

I dont agree with charging at work because its a sackable offence as it is classed as "stealing" and also most buildings have to have electrical appliances safety checked... BUT I think the trains have sockets for customer use and tickets are defo overpriced so why not get a little extra!

Would strongly advise against using the sockets on the train. These are only there for the cleaners and maintenance people.

I've worked with trains for quite a few years and have come across a few people complaining that the power supply has blown there laptop or mobile phone. The sockets on trains aren't regulated like your home as they are simply transformed from the overhead line or 3rd rail.

And you wont get any compensation from the train company if it does.

Savethekipper

lofielectronic wrote: »

Its a secret.



















See the little hill and sun in the menu bar above the post window, click that, a window should pop up and then just past in the address of the image. Job done.

Where do you get the images from tho?? I am a technophobe!!:o

kim_ley

nelbloke wrote: »

Would strongly advise against using the sockets on the train. These are only there for the cleaners and maintenance people.

I've worked with trains for quite a few years and have come across a few people complaining that the power supply has blown there laptop or mobile phone. The sockets on trains aren't regulated like your home as they are simply transformed from the overhead line or 3rd rail.

And you wont get any compensation from the train company if it does.

Thats great to know... i dont use trains often and probably wouldnt charge my phone anyway but I didnt know you wernt supposed to use them. And I suppose its common sense really that you are bound to experience power surges! My best way of saving money is by asking my mum to get everything in I need for my son so I don't have to pack it and carry it all the way... saves a fortune hehe and also lightens the load!

kim_ley

Savethekipper wrote: »

Where do you get the images from tho?? I am a technophobe!!:o

If you wanted a picture of say...
a love heart type it in on google and click images and then take the URL of the image and insert it!

looby-loo_2

We charge all our phones using solar panels, just little ones from a K'NEX kit my son had years ago. It takes about 4 hours if the sun is out but all day in winter.

kim_ley

looby-loo wrote: »

We charge all our phones using solar panels, just little ones from a K'NEX kit my son had years ago. It takes about 4 hours if the sun is out but all day in winter.

Thats a great idea i keep thinking i must get one!!!

Savethekipper

How clever am I, I am well proud of myself!! Thanks all for your help, I am learning more about this computer lark every day.........:T

kim_ley

I just found this btw has anyone tried this?
http://www.thesolarplan.com/articles/your-own-solar-panel-collector.html