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mickmos:
After installing rockbox about a month ago i was amazed at the great features you guys have put in. But since i have been using it i have noticed that my batteries only last about half as long as they would if i was using the original OS. Is there any way to make rockbox use less batteries because im thinking of taking it off(although i wish i didn't have to)

scorche:
I assume you are on a PortalPlayer device?  As has been said before, this is due to our lack of understanding of the PP chips.  Sadly, this is the sort of thing that happens when companies hide all relevant data from you...

There are changes that you can make to squeeze a bit more battery out of the device: Don't skip songs so much, change to a more efficient codec, minimize backlight time, etc.  But, sadly, as of right now, there is much that can be done besides that.  Unless you have a PP datasheet of course.   ;)

mickmos:
does this mean ipod linux has the same problem?

soap:
Yes it does, though you won't notice it because you will be unable to stand using IPL for more than a few hours anyway.   ;D

TexasRockbox:
Nvidia now owns Portal Player.  What would it take to get a data sheet for the iPod 5.5g Portal Player chip?  Buying an SDK for the chip or is the chip proprietary to Apple and not available at any price.  I would suspect that third-party vendors for the 5.5g player accessories wouold have access to the Portal Player information.

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