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Hi guys! back for a day!
Since the reader is so efficient with power why don't they put a solar cell like on a calculator? |
10-12-2006, 05:28 PM | #48 |
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Welcome back, yvanleterrible! I was just thinking about you earlier, today! Now that you're here, maybe you'll consider shortening your hiatus? You've already got a lot to catch up on.
I'm not sure where they'd put a solar cell, there's not much wasted space -- I suppose we could clip it to the cover. |
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Don't get greedy, Slava.
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Happy day to see you here Yvan!
I like the solar charger idea too. But since the Reader rarely needs recharging, maybe it wouldn't get used very much or be needed by many people anyway. Personally, I top it off when I dock it. But for those who want one, I'm pretty sure there are portable electronics solar chargers out there already that would work great. It just wouldn't be integrated. |
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Ok, here is the second version. First one had solar panel on the top, but I didn't like it. Also, Sony can add piezo-charges under button. After all whole thing based on clicking
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having it on the open side of the cover to act as a counterweight to the reader would be nice. It would make it easier to hold with just one hand and give a large surface area.
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I suppose if you could find a commercial unit with the right voltage output....
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Any calculator with a decent sized screen (think graphing calculators) need to be recharged/new batteries fairly often. I would dare say more often than the Reader.
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10-18-2006, 12:55 PM | #58 |
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After two full weeks of usage, still two blocks!
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10-18-2006, 01:59 PM | #59 |
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I'm still showing full blocks after a couple of weeks and about 2,400ish pages. I have plugged it into the computer a couple of times for transfers maybe about 30 minutes total. It seems even with daily use I'm only going to need to charge this thing 5-6 times a year. That is awesome.
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Yeah. I'm finding that my battery indicates full charge (all blocks filled in on the meter).
I don't specifically try to charge it. I only have it on the cradle to transfer books. What a wonderful feeling of freedom to not have to worry about the battery. I hope Sony doesn't consider it overkill and cut back if there is ever a next generation of devices. This is a real big positive for the product. |
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