Minimizing Bluetooth Power consumption

[jblessing]

I'm connecting my Axim x51v (A06) to a Holux GPS via Bluetooth. I want to maximize battery life and wondered if turning "discovery" off would help?

[picopir8]

Not sure if it will help but for security purposes you should turn it off. You only need to turn discovery mode on when you are establishing an initial connection between the axim and some host device (ie a computer).

[johnpatcher]

I dont think it will help, because data is send like it would be enabled, the only thing that changes is the header of the bluetooth packets ..., but this wont gain more battery life.

but bluetooth dont need really much battery. wifi is really more intensive.

but you can try to get a accu with more power ...