05-30-2008, 05:16 PM | #16 | |
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05-30-2008, 10:01 PM | #17 |
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I don't think I have "charged" my Reader (an 18+ month old Sony 500) in over a year. It picks up enough charge through the USB port when I am loading/deleting books. Once connected to the USB I generally leave it until I either want to read something or I am finished working on the computer.
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05-30-2008, 11:25 PM | #18 | |
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off topic test
i just got my kindle. i am sending tkis message using it. it sure will not replace a laptop but pretty cool !
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05-31-2008, 12:19 AM | #20 |
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OK, enough of my test Kindle message. Sorry for the interruption.
It is back to the laptop for posting for me. But it is interesting how much you can do with the Kindle. But the ergonomics? Ughhh. Maybe I will get used to it. Don't know about battery life comparisons yet. But I have never had a problem with battery life with my Sony Reader. |
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A week on a charge is great I think
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05-31-2008, 12:27 AM | #22 |
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The point I was making was that I have not needed to "recharge" the Sony as a single event. The periods of loading and unloading books to the Reader were enough to keep it charged for over a year. I have no thoughts that one charge would last a year (although that would be wonderful, I doubt that I could life the associated battery. )
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05-31-2008, 11:05 AM | #23 |
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Usally charge time does not matter. I typically connect my Sony to add/remove books so I am always charing. I think you will feel the effect of having to charge the Kindle more because it does not require a PC.
However there have been a few times where I have been VERY glad the PRS-505 has a long battery life. Once on a week long business trip the other on a vacation. Since I did not have easy access to a PC on either trip I when a week using my device w/o a charge. Both times I took the sony down to 1 bar. It was nice not having to stress about having to find a place to charge my device. =X= |
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05-31-2008, 11:28 AM | #26 | |
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I do have a PC we when travel. My DH always takes his but my software is on my laptop and not his. I guess the software isn't an issue is it, DUH! SO then the answer would be yes, I do have a PC with me. My cell phone and PDA are different. Thanks again!! |
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On both trips I read a lot that is why they went down to one bar. I didn't take a charger on either trip.
However since you have access to a PC I would recommend taking a miniUSB hub for safe measure. If you lose the miniUSB cable the replacement is only $5-$10 and readily available in most stores. If you lose the charger you'll have to special order from SONY again. Honestly I don't think you will be needing to charge your reader on your trip, I didn't. Of course if you use the mp3 player that is a different story. =X= |
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I wouldn't want to lose anything on my trips. I cruise 3-4 times a year, for 1-2 weeks at a time. When I am on a ship or in some remote island I ain't gettin' nothin' replaced until I get home. I will probably take along the charger just in case. I use an Ipod for my music but now I have the Sony that may change. Oh these big decisions we have to make, life is tough sometimes, isn't it? |
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