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I think the battery can be a concern to some who travel especially when the battery is not user replaceable. I don't mind charging it everyday but I am hoping that it can last for a simple trip, which is 5 hour reading during the flight and 2 hour WiFI surfing during the wait in the airport.
Based on the specification of the battery rating of 8 hours reading with WiFi off, I think I need to either tether the Nook Color with an outlet or carrying an external battery when I am on a trip. If the 8 hours is rated based on best case assumption with low LCD intensity and a full discharge, then the unit will need recharging a lot more often. I think this is the problem of all LCD tablets except iPad has somewhat migitated it to a certain extent. The iPad battery can last up to 10 hours video play back with WiFi on but its size is a deal breaker for me. The Galaxy Tab WiFi version is $250 more expensive, offers more functionality but probably has the the same battery life. I loved my Classic Nook but in this go around, since I really want a multi-function color tablet NOW, it seems there is little choice for me but accept the less than stellar performance that goes with all LCD tablets.
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