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milan · 08-13-2010, 07:39 AM

How long does a single charge last for you guys? If I read for half an hour every day I still need to recharge it one a week. This seems awful lot, since I believe I read somewhere that a single charge should last 8000 page turns.

I have a Wi-fi only nook, but I always have it in airplane mode.

AndyfromVA · 08-13-2010, 01:18 PM

You're getting good mileage. I charge up my Nook every three or four days.

For me the battery life isn't a major shortcoming because I don't take my Nook out of the house. Still I'd like to see an improvement in the battery life.

superstitious · 08-13-2010, 11:40 PM

That's about what I usually get too. I have to charge once a week. I always have it in airplane mode and read about half to one hour a day.

sarahsbloke · 08-13-2010, 11:55 PM

nearer 1000 page turns than 8000
or 8 hours continuous use, although some claim 12 hours.

kdittyr · 08-14-2010, 06:43 PM

I read about a half hour to one hour a day as well and generally have to charge it about every two weeks... maybe a little longer, but not much more. I keep it in airplane mode and wait until it notifies me (generally) that I need to charge it. Last night I noticed that it was at 17% and decided it was worth my time to charge it this morning so it didn't interrupt my reading tonight.

bleugh · 08-14-2010, 08:08 PM

once a week, if that and that's wth a good couple of hours readign every night
In airplane mode 100% of the time

comma · 08-16-2010, 04:37 PM

i am having to charge it every 3-4 days and i am in airplane mode , slightly irksome, not pleased with that

Pomtroll · 08-17-2010, 11:10 AM

I read about 2 hours a day & I have to charge about every 3 days even with y Nook in airport mode. My Nook will drain more than 2% a day even without use & in sleep mode.

MangaEbooker · 08-18-2010, 01:52 AM

Hmmm I guess my thought of softroot draining the battery is dead? I Just charged to 98% and read for about maybe two or two and a half hours and am down to 85%. That still seems extreme to me, I guess it would be around 250 page swipes I made if that matters(which I heard it does)

So this is normal?

I kinda softrooted right away....

Joykins · 08-18-2010, 02:00 PM

I did an observational test once and I got a battery charge loss of 6-7% per hour while reading, 0.3-0.4%/hour while in sleep mode; both observations made in airplane mode. Which gives me something like 13 hours of reading until the 14% charge where it tells me to recharge.

Paco · 08-18-2010, 10:40 PM

isn't suppose to use the battery only on turning pages?

maybe the lcd screen drain battery even turned off?? (with that feature of turn pages with the touchscreen).

aww, that hurt, I just ordered a nook... it's a bummer considering the "month" battery of the new kindle 3 (I know a month will never be but I'm sure it will be a whole lot than nook, right?)

ellimak · 08-19-2010, 12:04 AM

I haven't sat down and measured how often I charge my nook, but it's around every week or so. If I read for 8 hours straight, then I obviously have to charge it more frequently. I charge my BlackBerry every night, so a once-a-week charge seems pretty reasonable to me. Really, if the battery life ends up being a significant issue for you, you can always send it back and order a K3. Either way, you're readin'.

MangaEbooker · 08-19-2010, 02:13 AM

Well I only use the touchscreen, I never used the buttons...so idk...

stargazertony · 08-19-2010, 07:23 AM

Don't understand this obsession and whining about charging an e-reader. If it needs charged, then charge it. Plug it in when you go to sleep and unplug it when you wake up or charge it when you charge your phone or something.

Nokia179 · 08-19-2010, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by stargazertony

Don't understand this obsession and whining about charging an e-reader. If it needs charged, then charge it. Plug it in when you go to sleep and unplug it when you wake up or charge it when you charge your phone or something.

got to agree with you there or if they ever release an extended battery for it that would be an option.

08-13-2010, 07:39 AM	#1
milan Member Posts: 12 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: none	Bettery duration How long does a single charge last for you guys? If I read for half an hour every day I still need to recharge it one a week. This seems awful lot, since I believe I read somewhere that a single charge should last 8000 page turns. I have a Wi-fi only nook, but I always have it in airplane mode.

08-13-2010, 11:55 PM	#4
sarahsbloke Connoisseur Posts: 72 Karma: 16 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Thailand Device: Original Nook, Kindle Keyboard	nearer 1000 page turns than 8000 or 8 hours continuous use, although some claim 12 hours. Last edited by sarahsbloke; 08-17-2010 at 08:57 PM.

08-18-2010, 01:52 AM	#9
MangaEbooker Connoisseur Posts: 83 Karma: 24 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Nook	Hmmm I guess my thought of softroot draining the battery is dead? I Just charged to 98% and read for about maybe two or two and a half hours and am down to 85%. That still seems extreme to me, I guess it would be around 250 page swipes I made if that matters(which I heard it does) So this is normal? I kinda softrooted right away.... Last edited by MangaEbooker; 08-18-2010 at 01:54 AM.

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08-13-2010, 01:18 PM	#2
AndyfromVA Zealot Posts: 127 Karma: 1002610 Join Date: Jun 2010 Device: Nook 1E, K3, K4, Paperwhite 2	You're getting good mileage. I charge up my Nook every three or four days. For me the battery life isn't a major shortcoming because I don't take my Nook out of the house. Still I'd like to see an improvement in the battery life.

08-13-2010, 11:40 PM	#3
superstitious Addict Posts: 206 Karma: 7270 Join Date: Aug 2009 Device: K3 wifi	That's about what I usually get too. I have to charge once a week. I always have it in airplane mode and read about half to one hour a day.

08-14-2010, 06:43 PM	#5
kdittyr uber noob Posts: 24 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: FL Device: nook, iPhone	I read about a half hour to one hour a day as well and generally have to charge it about every two weeks... maybe a little longer, but not much more. I keep it in airplane mode and wait until it notifies me (generally) that I need to charge it. Last night I noticed that it was at 17% and decided it was worth my time to charge it this morning so it didn't interrupt my reading tonight.

08-14-2010, 08:08 PM	#6
bleugh Enthusiast Posts: 29 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: nook	once a week, if that and that's wth a good couple of hours readign every night In airplane mode 100% of the time

08-16-2010, 04:37 PM	#7
comma Member Posts: 11 Karma: 46 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Nook	i am having to charge it every 3-4 days and i am in airplane mode , slightly irksome, not pleased with that

08-17-2010, 11:10 AM	#8
Pomtroll Guru Posts: 822 Karma: 1341819 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota USA Device: Sony 350, Sony T1, Kindle Touch, Kindle PW1	I read about 2 hours a day & I have to charge about every 3 days even with y Nook in airport mode. My Nook will drain more than 2% a day even without use & in sleep mode.

08-18-2010, 02:00 PM	#10
Joykins Wizard Posts: 1,601 Karma: 9211856 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: kindle Oasis 2018, kindle 4 NT, kindle PW2, iPhone, iPad mini	I did an observational test once and I got a battery charge loss of 6-7% per hour while reading, 0.3-0.4%/hour while in sleep mode; both observations made in airplane mode. Which gives me something like 13 hours of reading until the 14% charge where it tells me to recharge.

08-18-2010, 10:40 PM	#11
Paco Member Posts: 20 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: iPod Touch	isn't suppose to use the battery only on turning pages? maybe the lcd screen drain battery even turned off?? (with that feature of turn pages with the touchscreen). aww, that hurt, I just ordered a nook... it's a bummer considering the "month" battery of the new kindle 3 (I know a month will never be but I'm sure it will be a whole lot than nook, right?)

08-19-2010, 12:04 AM	#12
ellimak I spit hot fire Posts: 91 Karma: 13464 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: USA Device: Nook, or as I call him, Sir Nookington	I haven't sat down and measured how often I charge my nook, but it's around every week or so. If I read for 8 hours straight, then I obviously have to charge it more frequently. I charge my BlackBerry every night, so a once-a-week charge seems pretty reasonable to me. Really, if the battery life ends up being a significant issue for you, you can always send it back and order a K3. Either way, you're readin'.

08-19-2010, 02:13 AM	#13
MangaEbooker Connoisseur Posts: 83 Karma: 24 Join Date: Aug 2010 Device: Nook	Well I only use the touchscreen, I never used the buttons...so idk...

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08-19-2010, 07:23 AM	#14
stargazertony Connoisseur Posts: 92 Karma: 906 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SouthWest Pensylvania Device: Kindle 3, iPod Touch, Pre-electronic devices	Don't understand this obsession and whining about charging an e-reader. If it needs charged, then charge it. Plug it in when you go to sleep and unplug it when you wake up or charge it when you charge your phone or something.