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desertgrandma · 01-22-2009, 02:30 PM

I rarely use the wireless unless I'm downloading something or want to check something really quickly.

The kindles whispernet isn't designed for extensive 'browsing' and will drain your battery quickly.

That being said I am on the original battery I got in June with my unit. Have had no problems.

They do suggest frequent charging, so I usually just plug it in at night before I got to sleep.....that way, its always charged and ready for the next day. (page 21 in the "About your Kindle" booklet included with your Kinde)

I know cell phones advise not charging until its almost done, but these batteries are apparently different.

01-22-2009, 02:30 PM	#52
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462841 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	I rarely use the wireless unless I'm downloading something or want to check something really quickly. The kindles whispernet isn't designed for extensive 'browsing' and will drain your battery quickly. That being said I am on the original battery I got in June with my unit. Have had no problems. They do suggest frequent charging, so I usually just plug it in at night before I got to sleep.....that way, its always charged and ready for the next day. (page 21 in the "About your Kindle" booklet included with your Kinde) I know cell phones advise not charging until its almost done, but these batteries are apparently different. Last edited by desertgrandma; 01-22-2009 at 02:39 PM. Reason: adding reference page.