iPod iPod screen sleep

[the_freddinator]

I was wondering if anyone else thinks that it'd be a good idea to impliment an option to have the iPods screen to turn off after an amount of idle time (1,2,5,10 min).

I know it does this if you're not listening to music- but I wish it would be implemented for when you are listening to music as well. Same as a laptop- the screen turns off, but the computer's still working. I find it a waste of battery to have my screen on when I'm not looking at it (ie doing work for extended amounts of time)

 

[Kobushi]

I don't think lcd displays use very much juice when they're not back lit. Just look at a watch, it'll use one dinky little battery forever, but if you use the light like a madman, it'll drain it. I doubt a screen saver would give ya much more listening time.

 

[m-dogg]

Set your backlight to turn off. I know that's not exactly what you're looking for, but it's the closest thing...

 

[the_freddinator]

I don't think lcd displays use very much juice when they're not back lit. Just look at a watch, it'll use one dinky little battery forever, but if you use the light like a madman, it'll drain it. I doubt a screen saver would give ya much more listening time.

Thanks.

Set your backlight to turn off. I know that's not exactly what you're looking for, but it's the closest thing...

I already do. have it set for 5s backlight.

 

[rainman::|:|]

Kobushi is exactly right, the LCD is pretty much the lowest-power part of your iPod... the hard drive access is what kills the battery, along with the backlight. If the screen "died" during use, it would just be confusing, for maybe an extra second or two of battery life...