How long do you think Onyx Max Lumi can last? - Page 2

JoeS · 11-15-2020, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneperc

I bought a Quaderno 13.3 inch, becuase I thought it could last longer than Max Lumi. But I am thinking to return it.

I can not afford to buy a new 13.3 inch eink tablet every year. Do you think Max Lumi can last 4-5 years of use. In the next 2 years I plan to use it about 10 hours per day since I am a phd student, and after that only in the evenings maximum 2-3 hours.

Thanks in advance.

If you're going to use it in the evenings I'd get the Max Lumi just for the front light alone. The Quaderno weights quite a bit less though, not sure how important that is for you.

palosanto · 05-17-2021, 08:21 PM

Sorry, I know this post is old but I have a related issue with my Lumi.
Bought it in December 2020 and the battery used to last me 7-8 days.
I don't use the screen light very much, maybe 2-3h a week but lately I noticed a big drop in the battery and it lasts about 20h of activity without counting the sleep periods.(it's always on, of course). So that means that i need to charge every 2.5-3 days.
Is this normal for you guys? I has been only 6 months and relatively low use.
Thoughts? Thanks

JSWolf · 05-19-2021, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by palosanto

Sorry, I know this post is old but I have a related issue with my Lumi.
Bought it in December 2020 and the battery used to last me 7-8 days.
I don't use the screen light very much, maybe 2-3h a week but lately I noticed a big drop in the battery and it lasts about 20h of activity without counting the sleep periods.(it's always on, of course). So that means that i need to charge every 2.5-3 days.
Is this normal for you guys? I has been only 6 months and relatively low use.
Thoughts? Thanks

I would contact support. It should still be under warranty.

ottischwenk · 05-20-2021, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by palosanto

Sorry, I know this post is old but I have a related issue with my Lumi.
Bought it in December 2020 and the battery used to last me 7-8 days.
I don't use the screen light very much, maybe 2-3h a week but lately I noticed a big drop in the battery and it lasts about 20h of activity without counting the sleep periods.(it's always on, of course). So that means that i need to charge every 2.5-3 days.
Is this normal for you guys? I has been only 6 months and relatively low use.
Thoughts? Thanks

20 of 60 hours active?
Is WiFi or Bluetooth switched off?
An app could continue to work.
A book could cause problems and prevent the sleep mode.
It could be normal.
How long does charging take from what percentage charge?

MadGuy · 10-31-2021, 06:06 AM

Since max series dies with in 2 years then is Mira a better option? since it'll not require any battery?

Renate · 10-31-2021, 08:50 AM

Portable devices are often aggressively charged for user convenience. When permanently plugged in this often leads to swelled battery packs. If you are using something in a fixed installation (and maybe the battery is already shot), you might consider a "battery-ectomy". I have an old Nexus 7 tablet on my dashboard which has a regulated supply off the truck battery running into the tablet's battery section. Usually the USB connection by itself is not powerful enough to handle peak consumption.

joblack · 11-02-2021, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oneperc

I bought a Quaderno 13.3 inch, becuase I thought it could last longer than Max Lumi. But I am thinking to return it.

I can not afford to buy a new 13.3 inch eink tablet every year. Do you think Max Lumi can last 4-5 years of use. In the next 2 years I plan to use it about 10 hours per day since I am a phd student, and after that only in the evenings maximum 2-3 hours.

Thanks in advance.

You don't need another one. I have several ones because I was always more fascinated by the next release - you know e-book reader addiction. ^^ I recovered two years ago and now I will use them until they break. ;-)

So it's more of a planned obsolescence thing. If you are not less satisfied with the speed some day you can keep it for years. As far as I have seen the battery replacement is very cheap. You just have to do it yourself or find a friend who is good with it.

whopper · 11-05-2021, 12:08 AM

my dr1000s is still working after 15? years

my max 2 is still working after 4 years, you just need to change the battery, the hardware will last to the point you will change the device before it dies.

MadGuy · 11-20-2021, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whopper

my dr1000s is still working after 15? years

my max 2 is still working after 4 years, you just need to change the battery, the hardware will last to the point you will change the device before it dies.

Which battery you used, after original died?

brigader · 02-01-2022, 11:06 AM

Just read this. I am still using my MAX BOOX 1 after 5 years and really just read it for IT tech CISCO ETC PDF... still going strong... Looking to replace it one day, but I can't complain it has served me very well....

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