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Scoring a Double Header
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2014 6:54 am
by kanitch
Hello, I am new to iscore. However, my son plays a lot of tournaments and we have multple games and even sometimes double headers. We play 7 innings and it seems that I can only get one game in within the battery life of my IPad. I checked into a few portable chargers. Don't know which one would work the best. So my question is can I score one game on the IPad then another one on another IPad, then transfer the game to my main IPad? Or can anyone recommed a fast quicker portable charger that works?
Re: Scoring a Double Header
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2014 9:43 am
by PetroGuy
Just as a point of reference, I also score 7 inning games. I can score two games on one charge and still have enough for another few innings if I am careful. Suggestions for battery conservation are pretty standard; turn off wifi. If you aren't score casting, put the iPad into Airplane Mode. I also turn off Bluetooth.
For battery backup, I use a Monoprice product. Search for product ID# 9283. This will not really charge the iPad while you are scoring, but it will keep up with the battery drain. I have scored 5 games in a day with scorecasting turned on and still had lots of juice left over.
Re: Scoring a Double Header
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2014 10:06 am
by mprusak
Another big drain is screen brightness. Problem is, it is often needed. But, if scoring at night or in a shady area, turn the brightness down as much as possible.
You really should be able to get more than 1 game on an ipad though.
Monoprice is great, so +1 on that rec.
You can use multiple devices and then data share them between devices. See the user manual in my signature. Data Sharing.
Re: Scoring a Double Header
Posted: Tue Apr 08, 2014 10:37 am
by cprarie
I am still using a 1st gen iPad, and I can get in three games (barely). If you are able to turn the brightness down to between a third and half brightness you should be good for two games.
Chris