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Originally Posted by ekaser
Question, Robert: Every time "playing MP3 files on an eInk device" is mentioned, it's frequently in the same breath as "8000 page turns". The long battery life (8000 page turns) is because the machine is basically OFF except when you're turning a page (or accessing the catalog), so battery life has to be significantly shorter when playing MP3s. So, what's the approximate battery life of the EZ-Readers if MP3s are playing ALL the time (ie, if you're listening to music EVERY moment that you're reading a book)?
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Dear ekaser:
This is a very intelligent question!! Yes, MP3 does eat up the battery charge.
I would say it shortens it considerably. I can only say that I have read books and listened to my MP3 on my Blue EZ Reader Basic on an airplane that was 5 hours in the air. I started out with a fully charged battery and when I got to my destination the gauge showed a little over 1/2 charge.
That tells me that it eats it pretty fast. I don't have empirical statistics or charts for you. I am just honest and answer on my own experience. The Pocket PRO has a slightly larger battery than the EZ Reader Basic. For me, however, I am "The Mad Charger". Just as I never let my gas gauge on my car get below half a tank... so I charge my "Old Blue" every night that I have taken a trip. Do I need to do so... likely not. But I LOVE my music and I refuse to be without it.
I WISH I could say "it has no major impact" but instead I am telling the truth and saying it takes a real bite!! Roughly, I would expect no more than 12-14 hours playing constant music while reading.