04-11-2010, 12:26 PM | #61 |
Addict
Posts: 280
Karma: 13444
Join Date: Dec 2009
Device: Blackberry, jetbook lite
|
How long do the e-ink devices last (continuous reading) anyway?
|
04-11-2010, 12:30 PM | #62 |
Banned
Posts: 2,094
Karma: 2682
Join Date: Aug 2009
Device: N/A
|
10,000 page terms is a commonly quoted figure.
|
04-11-2010, 12:31 PM | #63 |
Addict
Posts: 280
Karma: 13444
Join Date: Dec 2009
Device: Blackberry, jetbook lite
|
|
04-11-2010, 12:34 PM | #64 |
eReader
Posts: 2,750
Karma: 4968470
Join Date: Aug 2007
Device: Note 5; PW3; Nook HD+; ChuWi Hi12; iPad
|
I don't know that this question can really be answered, as with very few exceptions these devices will outlast the person reading. As a general rule one can expect the device will last for at least two to three days of reading as much time as a person can find to read provided it's not running something else like a wi-fi or 3G connection at the same time.
|
04-11-2010, 12:49 PM | #65 | |
Addict
Posts: 280
Karma: 13444
Join Date: Dec 2009
Device: Blackberry, jetbook lite
|
Quote:
I'm trying to get a feel for it... My JBL lasts me over a week before I need to change batteries under normal circumstances. If I read intensively, it still lasts more than a day. |
|
04-11-2010, 12:58 PM | #66 | |
Wizard
Posts: 1,385
Karma: 16056
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Asia
Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Sony PRS-505
|
Quote:
Of course, this is based on advertising figures, which most devices don't seem to achieve in the real world. Last edited by LDBoblo; 04-11-2010 at 01:01 PM. |
|
04-11-2010, 01:02 PM | #67 | |
Addict
Posts: 280
Karma: 13444
Join Date: Dec 2009
Device: Blackberry, jetbook lite
|
Quote:
That's what I wanted to know... For most purposes, no difference really, because I almost always have access to batteries, but if I am going to be away for a while, might be a problem... |
|
04-11-2010, 01:02 PM | #68 |
Banned
Posts: 2,094
Karma: 2682
Join Date: Aug 2009
Device: N/A
|
I don't really see the need to discuss 3G/Wifi power draw, DJHARKAVY, because the power draw from that is independent of that from the screen, and would be the same for a device with either.
The Sony PRS505 I borrowed for a while lasted me a week as a fairly heavy reader. |
04-11-2010, 01:05 PM | #69 | |
Addict
Posts: 280
Karma: 13444
Join Date: Dec 2009
Device: Blackberry, jetbook lite
|
Quote:
|
|
04-11-2010, 01:26 PM | #70 | |
Wizard
Posts: 1,385
Karma: 16056
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Asia
Device: Kindle 3 WiFi, Sony PRS-505
|
Quote:
I am no fan of E-Ink, but I do like the novelty of being able to toss it casually aside without turning the power off, and then pick it up several days later without any real drain and with my last page still displayed. It's really a tiny matter, but it is a nice feature. |
|
04-11-2010, 03:22 PM | #71 | ||
Nameless Being
|
Your accusation was 100% false. Its your sarcastic, passive-agressive, "I'm the victim" statement that I took issue with.
Quote:
Quote:
|
||
04-11-2010, 03:36 PM | #72 |
Banned
Posts: 2,094
Karma: 2682
Join Date: Aug 2009
Device: N/A
|
Yes, and your research of people who have voted is nothing to do with this? No, it's quite clear what you're doing.
"I have no knowledge of the total sales" Lol. Get real. |
04-11-2010, 03:52 PM | #73 |
Kindlephilia
Posts: 2,017
Karma: 1139255
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Snowpacolypse 2010
Device: Too many to count
|
I'm going to sell my Aluratek. Not because of the screen, even though I prefer eInk the nonreflective LCD is far better than backlit LCD, but because the Aluratek Libre doesn't work with Calibre. I can sideload the books but I'd rather not.
|
04-11-2010, 03:57 PM | #74 | |
Wizard
Posts: 3,130
Karma: 91256
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Germany
Device: Cybook Gen3
|
Quote:
EDIT: Nevermind, I just browsed the Calibre forum. Last edited by Manichean; 04-11-2010 at 04:01 PM. |
|
04-11-2010, 04:19 PM | #75 | |
Nameless Being
|
Quote:
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Would Sony Ever Make A Reflective Color LCD Reader? | BBRags | Sony Reader | 9 | 04-16-2010 09:01 AM |
Reflective LCD vs. e-ink? | jackitsu | Ectaco jetBook | 20 | 03-12-2010 03:53 PM |
PRS-600: low contrast, reflective screen | ebookreaders | Sony Reader | 6 | 09-11-2009 01:39 PM |
At Last: *Front-Lit* E-Ink, Flexible E-Ink and ... E-Ink Watches! | NatCh | News | 1 | 10-27-2007 10:50 AM |
E Ink launches next-gen electronic ink: Vizplex | Alexander Turcic | News | 34 | 07-17-2007 09:25 AM |