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Originally Posted by lordvetinari2
Maybe I am too young (24), but I do not own a single gadget older than, say, 5 years. Anything older than 3 years, I give to my dad. My music player and cell phone are from last year, my camera and PC are from this year...
So, regarding user-replaceable batteries, I think it will be near impossible finding a suitable battery in 10 years. Plus, Ion-Lithium batteries discharge after a few years, so it's no use buying many now for later use. Our capitalist world is like that, it is easier and cheaper buying a new one, than trying to repair / maintain an old one.  |
Yeah, you are too young
I just bought a new notebook PC. Do you know how much time and effort it takes to set it up? Granted a reader is much simpler gizmo. Still there are different eBook formats and moving them to a new reader in 5 years may be a lot of hassle. Besides I suspect that a reader in 5-10 years will be still in a good shape, so I'd hate to throw it away just because of batteries.
Regarding LiIon, that is my point. Switch to standard AA NiMh batteries that will be around for a very long time and you no longer have to worry about finding the right LiIon pack. They are sold everywhere, so even without a charger you can always find disposable AAs.
I do wonder just how easy/difficult it will be to transfer different eBook formats to a new device in 5-10 years, either from Sony or another company.
If it used AAs, then at least I'd have a choice to switch or stay with the old reader.