[orcinus]

Considering their sideshow remote control is using Bluetooth, it's possible the reader device thingy does too. And that makes for a rather low energy consumption.

Anyway, i think people are missing the point here... This is not an ebook reader meant to be carried around and used as a portable book. It's a remote display that's comfortable to read and should be used at home exclusively.

For example, you get up in the morning and instead of going to your desktop, you grab the reader with you and read your e-mails and favourite news while making/drinking a morning cup of coffee (or tea). Or, you go to do some work (or study) and instead of sitting by your PC or printing the reference you'll need, you just beam it to the device and take it wherever you feel comfortable. Etc., etc.

Bear in mind it's name is *Home* E-Reader, not Portable-Do-It-All-Battery-Lasts-For-Ages-Ebook-Reader. Besides, it's probably meant to sit in a cradle when not in use...