MobileRead Forums - View Single Post - Just got my Kindle 1, battery life horrible compared to Sony 505

palex481 · 03-21-2009, 01:45 AM

With my Sony 505, I could go forever without having to worry to plug it in. With the Kindle, even if I don't use the wireless, shortly after unplugging it I see the battery meter drop down a bit. I just don't feel like the battery life is comparable at all.

I really really really had to try to drain my Sony's battery life. If I look at the Kindle wrong, the battery drops more.

I like the Kindle, I like the wireless features, I like the Amazon store, and WSJ journal delivered, but the battery is very lacking in my opinion. Maybe I got a dud. I did get it used on Ebay, but still. I had my Sony for around a year or so and the battery in that is still going strong.

I almost wish I hadn't sold it.... time will tell. Anyone else who has had both notice this?

03-21-2009, 01:45 AM	#1
palex481 Connoisseur Posts: 93 Karma: 53 Join Date: May 2008 Device: Sony PRS-505	Just got my Kindle 1, battery life horrible compared to Sony 505 With my Sony 505, I could go forever without having to worry to plug it in. With the Kindle, even if I don't use the wireless, shortly after unplugging it I see the battery meter drop down a bit. I just don't feel like the battery life is comparable at all. I really really really had to try to drain my Sony's battery life. If I look at the Kindle wrong, the battery drops more. I like the Kindle, I like the wireless features, I like the Amazon store, and WSJ journal delivered, but the battery is very lacking in my opinion. Maybe I got a dud. I did get it used on Ebay, but still. I had my Sony for around a year or so and the battery in that is still going strong. I almost wish I hadn't sold it.... time will tell. Anyone else who has had both notice this?