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> From: discuss-bounces-mNDKBlG2WHs at public.gmane.org [mailto:discuss-bounces-mNDKBlG2WHs at public.gmane.org] On Behalf > Of Jerry Feldman > I know this isn't directly related to your questions, but I have a couple of comments, which compelled me to get a Kindle instead of a nook: If you have a glowing screen, you won't be able to read it outdoors or in bright light. I heard you say "8hrs versus a couple of days" ... But with the kindle, I only charge it once in 1-2 months. This is a huge factor, because, although it's no big deal to charge your cell phone every night, the cell phone is only ok because it's in your pocket as you go to bed. You're going to take it out anyway. Chances are you e-reader will be in your backpack or something, and it's a hassle to take it out. I will qualify my 1-2 month comment above. As long as you turn off the wireless, then 1-2 months between charges is accurate and reasonable. But with the wireless turned on, then it's 1-2 days as mentioned. I normally just turn on the wireless while I'm using the wireless, and turn it off the rest of the time.
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