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Originally Posted by DiapDealer
Exactly. Or relief/mission work, disaster recovery volunteers, extended power outages, places where the nearest charging station may be miles away. You've already conceded there are situations where it does make sense, so why focus on those where it doesn't?
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Those too. But then, I'd want my cell phone and tablet to be charged also.
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Hell, by the same logic (people rarely being away from a power source for very long), why does a battery that lasts for weeks/months make any "sense?" If "because they can" is sufficient for unnecessary battery-life, why does solar charging suddenly have to conform to a different kind of "sense"-making? They're both features that some would make use of and some would not, no?
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Based on 0.5 hrs/day of reading. That translates into roughly 14 to 21 hours of battery life. Good enough for a day or two of extended reading sessions; like the beach or a picnic.
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If battery-life is indeed the big deal that it seems to be with eink aficionados, I would think built-in ways to extend that period of time between charges even more would be as welcome an addition as say ... a new battery that lasted 10-20% longer. Or would people kick up their heels at a new and improved battery, too.
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For those who want it, go for it. I personally think the current battery life for ereaders is is quite sufficient. I'd rather see improvements in durability for outdoor use; ie, flexible substrate, waterproofing, shock resistance, etc.