[Hepcat]

Well, thanks for the responses so far. Unfortunately, I've gotten both the "it's a defect" and "it's By Design" responses! :-)

I think what I will do is actually read an ebook next and see if normal usage results in this issue. If I have this problem recur when it clearly should not, then I'll assume it's a defect. If the battery drains in a "normal" or expected fashion, then I'll assume it's the typical 3-4 week shelf sit that did this.

Thanks!
Jim