Thread: new Oasis battery life
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Old 12-14-2017, 12:00 PM   #80
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Originally Posted by downeaster59 View Post
That explains that. The Oasis 2 has only about 2/3 the battery capacity of the Oasis 1 (with cover), and has a larger screen and enhanced capabilities (Audible, for one). Battery life has to be less!

It's like having two roughly identical cars. One has a fifteen gallon gas tank, the other ten. Guess which one will go farther on a tank of gas?

Amazon could easily double the battery life of the Oasis 2 (by doubling the battery size) - but then we'd have a thicker and heavier device. I wonder where the sweet spot would be - the ideal balance between battery life and portability?
It's been said that thinner is not always better and this proves it. Just put in a better battery and if i has to be thicker/heavier, so be it.
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