PRS-500 Battery Life After Epub Upgrade

[Scott_T]

I just realized I could bypass the battery warning screen and go on reading, going to ride it out till its really dead and see how long it lasts. I read another 20 pages last night after it popped up the warning screen

update: still going after 4 hours of reading. starting to look like its not using a lot of power, just the battery meter is faulty.

[AprilHare]

Originally Posted by Scott_T

I just realized I could bypass the battery warning screen and go on reading, going to ride it out till its really dead and see how long it lasts. I read another 20 pages last night after it popped up the warning screen

update: still going after 4 hours of reading. starting to look like its not using a lot of power, just the battery meter is faulty.

This is interesting. Do newer models use smaller batteries? - It may be that the firmware is misjudging the capacity of the battery.. It should last longer in that case. Will try it and see it out till its completely empty this time.

[Scott_T]

It didnt help much, I got another 2 hours of reading and thats it. still far short of the pre-update battery life.

[jpengelly]

We had 2 upgraded, a month apart. A friend had his upgraded and with version 2.0.00.09180 he has a really reduced battery life, as is my first one. My second reader, which I just got back last week, has 2.0.00.14251 and it doesn't have a problem. Our friend got this email from Sony on Thursday:
Dear PRS-500 Reader(TM) Owner,

Thank you for allowing us to update your Reader to be compatible with our new and improved Reader(TM) Store. As a result of this update, you may have experienced diminished battery life with your PRS-500. This was an unintended side effect. Part of the benefit of using a device like the Reader is the superior battery life and we would like to ensure that you continue to enjoy this key advantage. To this end, we have developed new firmware that will resolve the issue. Unfortunately, this will require you to send your Reader back to us again. We realize this may pose another inconvenience for you but we hope you will accept our sincerest apologies and allow us to repair your Reader.

What do I need to do?

Due to the nature of the work required, you will need to send your PRS-500 Reader back to the Sony Service Center. We have already taken steps to send a pre-paid box to you in which you can pack your Reader with as little hassle as possible. Sony will pay the postage and have your Reader back to you promptly.

If you do not receive a box, have changed your mailing address or have any questions please call: 1-877-552-7669 or visit https://eservice.sony.com/webrma/web...0&purchaseDate to print a pre-paid UPS label to mail back your Reader in your own packaging.

Please keep in mind this issue only affects PRS-500 units that have previously been updated by Sony. We apologize once again and will include a $10 coupon for the Reader Store when we send your Reader back to you.

Sincerely,
The Reader Team

[AprilHare]

Time I organised it... but I want to finish Lord of the Rings first..

Originally Posted by jpengelly

We had 2 upgraded, a month apart. A friend had his upgraded and with version 2.0.00.09180 he has a really reduced battery life, as is my first one. My second reader, which I just got back last week, has 2.0.00.14251 and it doesn't have a problem. Our friend got this email from Sony on Thursday:
Dear PRS-500 Reader(TM) Owner,

Thank you for allowing us to update your Reader to be compatible with our new and improved Reader(TM) Store. As a result of this update, you may have experienced diminished battery life with your PRS-500. This was an unintended side effect. Part of the benefit of using a device like the Reader is the superior battery life and we would like to ensure that you continue to enjoy this key advantage. To this end, we have developed new firmware that will resolve the issue. Unfortunately, this will require you to send your Reader back to us again. We realize this may pose another inconvenience for you but we hope you will accept our sincerest apologies and allow us to repair your Reader.

What do I need to do?

Due to the nature of the work required, you will need to send your PRS-500 Reader back to the Sony Service Center. We have already taken steps to send a pre-paid box to you in which you can pack your Reader with as little hassle as possible. Sony will pay the postage and have your Reader back to you promptly.

If you do not receive a box, have changed your mailing address or have any questions please call: 1-877-552-7669 or visit https://eservice.sony.com/webrma/web...0&purchaseDate to print a pre-paid UPS label to mail back your Reader in your own packaging.

Please keep in mind this issue only affects PRS-500 units that have previously been updated by Sony. We apologize once again and will include a $10 coupon for the Reader Store when we send your Reader back to you.

Sincerely,
The Reader Team