PRS-300 Any word on battery replacements?

DoctorM · 03-20-2010, 05:00 PM

I'm considering buying a PRS-300 in the near future, but I'm put off by the whole battery thing.
I know the 500/505 has a OEM available (and I have no issues with cracking a case), but I've seen nothing mentioned for the Pocket Edition.

The Li-Ion is supposed to have a 2 year average lifespan. To me that kind of sucks. I still use a 10 year old mp3 player, I expect more from my electronics.

Has anyone opened one of these and know what battery it uses?
Heck, I'd just love to see pics of the inside.

coolnamehere · 03-21-2010, 12:09 AM

this is mostly anecdotal but I believe that's the same composition battery I have in a palm tungsten. I bought the palm ~6 years ago, charged it almost daily for the first 3-4 years and now about weekly because I use it much less. I think originally it ran for ~3 continuous hours on a charge and over the years that's dropped to ~1 hour.

the screen is completely unresponsive in places, I've lost/broken 5 stylii, the on/off button hasn't worked for 3 years and I'm on my second case. but the battery is still chugging away and suspect I'll be tossing the pda before it stops taking a charge

Mike_73 · 03-21-2010, 06:01 AM

As for the 505's battery, it may take a while until an OEM battery becomes available for the 300. But I think there should be something on the market by the time you need one.

I have used my 505 quite extensively, and after more than a year it's still running around the same charging cycle as when I bought it.

On the other side, I've upgraded to the 600. I know that there are people who use a unit until it breaks down, but I'm more the "I want a new toy" sort of guy (as far as I can afford).

Bltprf502 · 03-21-2010, 03:32 PM

From what many posters have said (that have disassembled the 300) say it is user changeable not problem. No soldered wires.. Just a screw. For the price (especially now) They are a steal! I can say its the same experience as the PRS-900, but it is small and has its qualities for ell under $200. I like the cover that has the light built in. Too cool!

03-20-2010, 05:00 PM	#1
DoctorM Groupie Posts: 168 Karma: 43000 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: none	Any word on battery replacements? I'm considering buying a PRS-300 in the near future, but I'm put off by the whole battery thing. I know the 500/505 has a OEM available (and I have no issues with cracking a case), but I've seen nothing mentioned for the Pocket Edition. The Li-Ion is supposed to have a 2 year average lifespan. To me that kind of sucks. I still use a 10 year old mp3 player, I expect more from my electronics. Has anyone opened one of these and know what battery it uses? Heck, I'd just love to see pics of the inside.

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03-21-2010, 12:09 AM	#2
coolnamehere Member Posts: 13 Karma: 10 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: prs300	this is mostly anecdotal but I believe that's the same composition battery I have in a palm tungsten. I bought the palm ~6 years ago, charged it almost daily for the first 3-4 years and now about weekly because I use it much less. I think originally it ran for ~3 continuous hours on a charge and over the years that's dropped to ~1 hour. the screen is completely unresponsive in places, I've lost/broken 5 stylii, the on/off button hasn't worked for 3 years and I'm on my second case. but the battery is still chugging away and suspect I'll be tossing the pda before it stops taking a charge

03-21-2010, 06:01 AM	#3
Mike_73 Guru Posts: 750 Karma: 1323 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: PRS-505, PRS-600, iPad 16GB Wifi, Kindle Voyage, Nexus 6, Razr HD	As for the 505's battery, it may take a while until an OEM battery becomes available for the 300. But I think there should be something on the market by the time you need one. I have used my 505 quite extensively, and after more than a year it's still running around the same charging cycle as when I bought it. On the other side, I've upgraded to the 600. I know that there are people who use a unit until it breaks down, but I'm more the "I want a new toy" sort of guy (as far as I can afford).

03-21-2010, 03:32 PM	#4
Bltprf502 Enthusiast Posts: 40 Karma: 110 Join Date: Mar 2010 Device: Sony PRS-300S (GONE), Samsung Galaxy Tab, Kindle 3	From what many posters have said (that have disassembled the 300) say it is user changeable not problem. No soldered wires.. Just a screw. For the price (especially now) They are a steal! I can say its the same experience as the PRS-900, but it is small and has its qualities for ell under $200. I like the cover that has the light built in. Too cool!

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