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robvarga · 08-31-2008, 03:02 PM

Hi RobertB,

I have a question for you (it may have been asked before, but I would like to have a latest status update).

I am at the moment eagerly waiting for the 9.7" Astak device, however there is one aspect I am a bit nervous about.

I seem to recall it being mentioned that the 9.7" device will not have replaceable batteries. Now, considering the price of this device, it seems a bit harsh necessity to have it replaced with a new device if the battery dies of old age.

What is the latest status of the following things:
- will the battery be user-replace-able?
- if not, then how many recharges can the battery have before its capacity or its operating time with a single recharge would reduce too much ?
- what is the operating time of the battery with a single charge with intensive usage (reading AND drain from other electricity consuming components)?
- what is the expected lifetime of the battery in the device considering the previous answers?

I really think that you should go with a replaceable battery. There is still some time until the 9.7" device appears, if it needs a redesign for this, it may still be doable in that time.

Thanks and best regards,

Robert

08-31-2008, 03:02 PM	#779
robvarga Connoisseur Posts: 57 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Device: BeBook Mini	what about batteries Hi RobertB, I have a question for you (it may have been asked before, but I would like to have a latest status update). I am at the moment eagerly waiting for the 9.7" Astak device, however there is one aspect I am a bit nervous about. I seem to recall it being mentioned that the 9.7" device will not have replaceable batteries. Now, considering the price of this device, it seems a bit harsh necessity to have it replaced with a new device if the battery dies of old age. What is the latest status of the following things: - will the battery be user-replace-able? - if not, then how many recharges can the battery have before its capacity or its operating time with a single recharge would reduce too much ? - what is the operating time of the battery with a single charge with intensive usage (reading AND drain from other electricity consuming components)? - what is the expected lifetime of the battery in the device considering the previous answers? I really think that you should go with a replaceable battery. There is still some time until the 9.7" device appears, if it needs a redesign for this, it may still be doable in that time. Thanks and best regards, Robert