iPhone data usage and battery life update
Since I picked up my 3G iPhone on July 11th I've had a chance to put it through its paces.
So far I've used a combined (upload and download) 164 megabytes (8 up / 156 down). I've used GPS Maps, e-mail, web surfing extensively on Moncton's 3G network on the EDGE network in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
As far as battery life goes, I've used it for a maximum of five hours in one day (near constant web, e-mail, GPS use and light calling) before having to charge it.
I consistently get between three to four hours of medium usage along with about two days of standby time before charging.
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A properly maintained iPhone battery is designed to retain up to 80% of its original capacity at 400 full charge and discharge cycles. You may choose to replace your battery when it no longer holds sufficient charge to meet your needs.
My understanding is I should be able to get about three to four years out of the battery before I have to get a new one if I'm charging it every two days. By the time I'm ready to replace the battery I may want to simply upgrade to the latest generation iPhone.