Re:Pebble 2, Time 2 + All-New Pebble Core
by DiabloD3 on Tuesday May 24, 2016 @09:26PM
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GLONASS on most devices that speak both is enabled only when GPS signal quality is poor enough, and it just uses it to improve the accuracy of your position.
It uses more battery life, but in a lot of cases it's the difference between accurate positioning and not.
So, yeah, I'd try doing same day runs on clear days, with GLONASS on and off, and compare drain rate.
Re:Pebble 2, Time 2 + All-New Pebble Core
by mjlee on Wednesday May 25, 2016 @12:14PM
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To be honest, it doesn't bother me enough to run any sort of rigorous trial. Going by some trusted reviewers, GLONASS sucks an extra 20% during activities. I'm never so far away from being able to charge it that such a small difference bothers me.
It uses more battery life, but in a lot of cases it's the difference between accurate positioning and not.
So, yeah, I'd try doing same day runs on clear days, with GLONASS on and off, and compare drain rate.