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Originally Posted by dhume01
Does anyone know if either of these devices (the new nook & kobo) have replaceable batteries? A friend is in the market for one and I think that is a necessity for owning a device long term.
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I believe they do not, and it is probably not economically feasible for B&N or Kobo to offer a battery replacement service for a $120 device. When someone does a teardown of the device we'll learn if it is possible for a DIY replacement.
I question the notion of 'long term' when it comes to consumer electronics, however. The battery should be good for at least 2-3 years, by which time there will be plenty of things better if not cheaper. My 5 year old iPod nano is still going strong, and when it dies, I will not mourn it.