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Originally Posted by Maggie Leung
I'd like longer battery life as well. I've considered getting a second iPad, so I can switch off while charging. I just can't justify the cost, because it's a first-generation device and better tablets are likely to come along soon.
I get more battery life if I turn off 3G when book reading. I figure battery life is pretty good overall, considering I can have at least 10 hours of Internet if I want; much better than my netbooks.
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I totally agree: 10 hours (some even report 12+ hours w/o WiFi/3G) or even the maybe 7 to 8 hours I usually have, are absolutely okay, maybe even great. I can't do more than 5 hours on my UMPC.
BUT: I already have to charge my iPad every single day. Often even while still using it. If I'd add reading, battery would run dry even faster. So it makes more sense, to do my specialised tasks on dedicated units. At home, that's no problem at all. So I have a PSP, an iPod touch and maybe my iPad on my desk. When traveling, it's easy enough to take PocketBook 360 or even Kindle DX with me for reading.
So I can save some battery on my iPad and still I don't have to do any compromises. I wouldn't do so, if eBook readers or game consoles would deliver lower quality.