‘Abysmal’

Peter Ha, reviewing the just-released Mophie Helium battery case for iPhone 5:

There’s no getting around the iPhone 5’s abysmal battery life. It’s by far the least desirable feature.

Abysmal compared to what? Other phones? Nope. Abysmal compared to the sort of multi-day battery life we all crave? Sure. But people in hell want ice water, too.

★ Tuesday, 12 February 2013